Danita Barnard brings a new dimension to Team OC as our Trampoline and Power Tumbling Director. Her experience in the gymnastics field spans many years and many facets of the sport.

Her undergraduate studies in Physical Education and Coaching at California State University Long Beach prepared her to teach elementary physical education and become a high school varsity gymnastics coach. As a USAG professional member since 1981, she has spent numerous years in sports management and facility operations in addition to coaching competitive Jr. Olympic artistic gymnastics and trampoline.

Her focus over the past decade has been dedicated to coaching trampoline and power tumbling. During this time she has coached numerous State, Regional and National Champions and has had athletes compete for spots on the USA National Teams and the 2007 USA Tumbling and Trampoline World Championship Teams. Danita is currently coach of a 2007 World Age Group Championships USA Team Member and the 2008 Pan American Championships Power Tumbling Champion and Double-Mini Trampoline bronze medalist in the Junior age group division.

Danita has also given many years of volunteer time to promote the continued growth of gymnastics in Southern California. She has held positions on the Southern California Women's State Administrative Committee and the USAG Elite Athlete Support Committee. She currently serves as the Southern California USAG Tumbling & Trampoline State Chair.

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Brent Gohres, born and raised in southern California, has a gymnastics background as a gymnast himself for six years. He attended California State University, Fullerton from 1988-1989 and transferred to U.N.L.V from 1991-1994 where he received a B.A. in Primary Education. Brent began his coaching career at Fern Adair Conservatory of the arts and created and developed a team program that won the state championships in the first year. He has worked with levels 5 through elite athletes and has gone to several national team camps with U.S.A national staff. Brent currently coaches levels 9 through elite.

With extensive gymnastics knowledge and a love of children, Tina Preston is the architect and administrator of the Team OC Preschool/Developmental Gymnastics program.

Tina earned a Bachelor of Science and graduate degree in Physical Education and Health at California State University, Fullerton. She later received a California lifetime teaching credential and has taught at all levels from kindergarten to 12th grade. Her familiarity of working with young children and background in movement education aided her in creating the unique "Tots in Motion" program as well as other invaluable developmental related courses.

Tina has been a USAG Women's Jr. Olympic and NCAA gymnastics judge since 1975 and currently holds a National rating. She has been certified by the USAG in safety, preschool curriculum and education, and director of competitions. A staple of the greater gymnastics community who continues to coordinate events, her ultimate goal is to give her students confidence for successful skills in school and life.