Owner
Lauren Walker has 20 years coaching experience. She is USAG Safety, CPR, and AED certified. She has produced thousands of state champions, hundreds of regional qualifiers, many regional champions, and three national qualifiers. Lauren has worked with children of all ages and skill level. She also attends National and/or Regional Congress every year to stay updated on the latest education, rules, and policies. Lauren received her Bachelor’s degree in Business Management with a concentration in Entrepreneurship from Winthrop University. She has experience managing a team of 100+ gymnast and parents as well as encouraging and training staff to develop the younger athletes. Lauren is proficient in spotting on all events for all levels. Her knowledge and eagerness brings an intense but fun environment for all.
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Kenny Walker has been in the sport of gymnastics for 16 years and he is USAG certified. Kenny has coached tumbling, all levels of recreational classes, boy’s classes, and Men's competitive team. He currently is the Co-Owner of 10.0 Scoring as well as SCG.
Front Desk Manager
Taylor Poole has been coaching gymnastics for 10 years. She was a level 7 competitive gymnast and took gymnastics for 13 years. Taylor is USAG certified and has coached pre-school, recreational, and all levels of our women's team. Her drive for perfection and devotion to the gymnast makes Taylor a cherished employee to Soda City Gymnastics.
Office Staff
Alexis Kahl was a competitive gymnast for 14 years. Her senior year she qualified for level 9 Easterns. She is a graduate from the University of South Carolina. Alexis helps manage the front desk and provides a friendly face to all who attend Soda City Gymnastics.
Optionals Coach
Laurie Scheidler has coached for over 30 years and has done everything from preschool to Elite. She was also a Level 10 judge. Laurie is married to Brad, a physical therapist, and they have two grown children. Hannah who grew up as a competitive gymnast and went on to the collegiate level, is now a full time nurse. Their son Brady was active in other sports and is currently serving in the US Air Force as a firefighter. In her spare time she volunteers at an equine therapy center and loves to spend time outdoors and exercising.
Laurie Scheidler has coached for over 30 years and has done everything from preschool to Elite. She was also a Level 10 judge. Laurie is married to Brad, a physical therapist, and they have two grown children. Hannah who grew up as a competitive gymnast and went on to the collegiate level, is now a full time nurse. Their son Brady was active in other sports and is currently serving in the US Air Force as a firefighter. In her spare time she volunteers at an equine therapy center and loves to spend time outdoors and exercising.
Compulsory and Xcel Coach
Beth Dantinne has been coaching for 30 years. Teaching kids to love the sport as much as she does has always been her passion . As a team coach she has been very successful and had many state champions. She loves competition season. Her favorite event to coach is Beam. Beth has three children, 2 adult daughters Ryan and Maya and one teenage son, Maddox. When not in the gym she loves to go hiking, camping and dancing. She can't live without gum or chocolate chip cookies.
Beth Dantinne has been coaching for 30 years. Teaching kids to love the sport as much as she does has always been her passion . As a team coach she has been very successful and had many state champions. She loves competition season. Her favorite event to coach is Beam. Beth has three children, 2 adult daughters Ryan and Maya and one teenage son, Maddox. When not in the gym she loves to go hiking, camping and dancing. She can't live without gum or chocolate chip cookies.
Recreational Coach
Halle Wilson - I am from Rock Hill, SC and attend the University of South Carolina as a sophomore Finance major. I have played volleyball as a libero for 12 years and currently play club beach volleyball for USC. Gymnastics developed and has helped me so much in my athletic career as I took gymnastics for about 8 years and am excited to now get back into the gym as a coach.
Halle Wilson - I am from Rock Hill, SC and attend the University of South Carolina as a sophomore Finance major. I have played volleyball as a libero for 12 years and currently play club beach volleyball for USC. Gymnastics developed and has helped me so much in my athletic career as I took gymnastics for about 8 years and am excited to now get back into the gym as a coach.
Recreational Coach
Jennings Modla - I am a senior at the University of South Carolina. I am originally from Rock Hill, SC where I did gymnastics for 10 years growing up. After gymnastics I enjoyed playing club soccer, and both soccer and basketball for my high school. I also spent several summers working at sports camps. Some of my favorite hobbies include watching my Gamecocks play football, cooking, hiking, traveling and gardening.
Jennings Modla - I am a senior at the University of South Carolina. I am originally from Rock Hill, SC where I did gymnastics for 10 years growing up. After gymnastics I enjoyed playing club soccer, and both soccer and basketball for my high school. I also spent several summers working at sports camps. Some of my favorite hobbies include watching my Gamecocks play football, cooking, hiking, traveling and gardening.
Recreational Coach
Georgia Modla - I grew up competing in gymnastics from age 6 until around 12 so I have a deep appreciation and love for the sport. I am currently a Senior at the University of South Carolina studying Accounting and Data Analytics. When I am not studying I love to go hiking, be around animals, and hang out with friends. I am so excited to be working here at SCG!
Georgia Modla - I grew up competing in gymnastics from age 6 until around 12 so I have a deep appreciation and love for the sport. I am currently a Senior at the University of South Carolina studying Accounting and Data Analytics. When I am not studying I love to go hiking, be around animals, and hang out with friends. I am so excited to be working here at SCG!
Recreational Coach
Melinda Busman - I am from Americus, GA, and am a senior Biology major at USC. I did gymnastics for 8 years and have been coaching for 3 years. After graduating in May, I plan on applying to medical school.
Melinda Busman - I am from Americus, GA, and am a senior Biology major at USC. I did gymnastics for 8 years and have been coaching for 3 years. After graduating in May, I plan on applying to medical school.
Recreational Coach
Mary-Marshall Howey - An ex-gymnast from Rock Hill, SC currently attending the University of South Carolina.
Mary-Marshall Howey - An ex-gymnast from Rock Hill, SC currently attending the University of South Carolina.