The SporTykes Coaching Team
Shannon Franz
Owner and coaching since March 2001
"The minute I step into the gym and see the kids' smiling faces, I am filled with the excitement and energy each "tyke" brings to our program. I feel blessed everyday for being given the opportunity to introduce children to sports in a creative and fun environment that hopefully fosters their love of sports for a lifetime. What a fantastic feeling it is to watch these children grow not only in sports but in confidence as well!"
Laura Ferrer
Coaching since February 2006
"I love being a SporTykes coach because I get the opportunity to teach children the fundamentals of the different sports while playing age appropriate games. The children get physical exercise as well as learning how to get along with others. I feel truly blessed to get to work with young children who love to come and play with me. "
Denise Corrigan
Coaching since March 2006
"My favorite thing about SporTykes is knowing that I can help create incredible little smiles on the faces of my little tykes. Sports are such a wonderful medium to introduce young children to movement, body awareness, sports skills and team work."
Mia Casnocha
Coaching since September 2007
"Why do I love being a SporTykes coach? The kids! It's so wonderful to be with kids in an environment where they can learn and have fun. The SporTykes program allows kids to feel successful and learn that playing sports is about moving our bodies, having fun and being part of a team. The kids really respond to this and are so enthusiastic that as their coach, I can't help but feel the same way."
Robyn Golwyn
Coaching since Fall 2007
"I love being a SporTykes coach because I get to teach and play sports with kids. I enjoy watching kids learn and grow as they participate in athletic activities. SporTykes provides an excellent environment for kids to learn the fundamentals of sports while having fun."
Cindy Santander
Coaching since August 2008
"I love being a SporTykes coach because I love working with children! I love seeing the excitement in their faces as they try something new. It is especially rewarding to see the pride and sense of accomplishment they feel as they become comfortable with the class and the fundamentals that we are teaching them."