Coaches
LINDY FRANZINI
Lindy is the former owner of CGI and the head beam coach. Lindy was a two-time national competitor from the University of Northern Colorado. Lindy was also a nationally rated judge for ten years and served on the United States Gymnastics Federation and as a board member of the Women's Judging Association.
e-mail: lindyandjim@aol.com
VINICIO LEIRA
Vinicio is our head coach. He is a former competitor and native of Caracas, Venezuela. Vinicio's experience includes working with the Venezuelan Women's National Program before coming to the U.S. Vinicio joined CGI in 1992.
e-mail: vleira@aol.com
SONIA LEIRA
Sonia is a former competitor for the University of Northern Colorado and graduated with a degree in exercise physiology and nutrition. In addition to coaching, she choreographs floor exercise and balance beam routines for Levels 7-10. Sonia joined CGI in 2000.
BRITTANY PARKER
Brittany joined CGI as a team coach in 2009. She was a level 10 gymnast at CGI before being awarded a gymnastics scholarship at Texas Womens University. She graduated from TWU in 2009 and returned to CGI as a full-time coach. She also is an elementary education teacher in the Denver area.
ALEXA BRENNAN
Alexa began coaching for CGI while still in High School. She was a level 10 gymanst at CGI before attending college at Texas Womens University where she earned a 4 year gymnastics scholarship. She graduated from TWU in 2010 and joined our staff as our newest compulsory coach.
SORAYA FREEDMAN
Soraya joined CGI as the pre-school director in 2007. She brings with her many years of gymnastics experience and pre-school experience.
email: soraya@mymailhub.com
GAIL ROYCE
Gail is our mental skills training coach. Gail is the former owner and head coach of High Country Gymnastics.
e-mail: mental_coach1@msn.com
JIM ROYCE
Jim is the former owner and head coach of High Country Gymnastics. Jim coached several athletes to the national and international level.
e-mail: climberJim@msn.com
KIMBERLY MURPHY
Kimberly is a former elite gymnast. She has been coaching gymnastics for over 12 years. She is the director of our Recreational program and she is the Head Coach of our EAGLES/PREP OP competitive team. Kimberly has been with CGI for over 2 years.
email: kimberlymur@hotmail.com
KEIKO HIRAOKA
Keiko was a competitive gymnast achieving level 9 status. She retired from gymnastics and immediately began coaching the sport she loves. Keiko is the Head Coach for our Mighty Mites program. She has been coaching for CGI for over 2 years.
SHAUNA SHAW
Shauna has been coaching for CGI for over 3 years. She was a former CGI gymnast herself where she competed level 10. She is one of our Compulsory Coaches and she has lead our level 4, 5 and 6 teams to be some of the top teams in the state.
