At Perfect Balance Gymnastics we are committed
to developing Healthy, Happy, and Responsible Children.
We put children first and gymnastics second.
Sure children love to learn flips, but what is most important
are the life skills our students learn.
We believe in teaching children how to appreciate
their innate worth, love and accept challenges, and how to
become compassionate human beings.

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Leah Nicole Taran
Lee-Lee, Tarantula
Oakcrest
Richard Stockton College of NJ
BS in Biology with a track in Physical Therapy
Recreational gymnastics since the age of 7. Competed from age 9 to 14 for Perfect Balance, levels 5 to 8.
Coaching classes since age 16 at Perfect Balance. Team coach for levels 4 through 6 for three years.
USAG Safety Certified
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Space balls for a laugh, Moulin Rouge for drama, and Pirates of the Caribbean just for fun
Italian food in general, but Chili's Chips and Queso's will be the death of me
During my high school years I played on the Oakcrest tennis team for 3yrs and also performed in plays, during my four years of drama. I currently enjoy swimming, bike riding, snowboarding, and trying to surf. I love working with kids and teaching them how to be healthy, both physically and mentally. I have been blessed to be a part of the Perfect Balance community for so many years now. I don't know if I'd ever be able to give up such a rewarding job!

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Meghan O’Toole
Coach Meg, Meggie
Hammonton High
Camden County College & Rowan University
Computer Graphic Design & Video Imaging
I’ve been involved with gymnastics since the age of 5. I was a competitive gymnast till level 8 for Perfect Balance Gymnastics.
I have been coaching gymnastics for 6 years since the age of 17. Spending most of my time working with the competitive team for the past 3 years, but still love teaching classes and preschool.
USAG Pro Member & USAG Safety Certified
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Billy Madison
Mashed potatoes and sushi
Along with Coach Leah, I've been with Perfect Balance since the age of 9. I love the art of gymnastics and having the privilege of working with the children of our gym. Working with computers is great but it does not compare or even come close to the amount of fun I have working\teaching kids. Along with freelancing, I enjoy spending time with my siblings, Mikayla, Briana and Connor. My favorite activity, besides gymnastics is snowboarding. I love the snow and the mountains. I also love practicing yoga, hiking the mountains and surfing the waves. Perfect Balance Gymnastics is my second HOME, I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT HERE!!

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Gonzalo Sanchez
Chalo
Yes
Yes- Business Administration
Administrator
12 yrs.
23 yrs.
Regional State Judge
National Course of Judgment
Clinic of High Performance G.A.F.
International Course of Artistic Feminine Gymnastics
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Dancing with Wolves
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Karen Williams
Millville Sr. High
Cumberland C. and Community College of Vermont
I am on the 20 yr program
10 yrs. Competitive gymnast

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Pink, White and Black

Crabs
When I am not working at the gym I enjoy spending time with my four legged child "Lucky". I have been with Perfect Balance for 8 years.

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Candice Thompson
Candy
Oakcrest High School
I started taking classes when I was three years old at Perfect Balance, and stayed to compete through level nine.
This is my second year coaching. Experience working with ages 2 to 16 years old. (Tumbling, gymnastics, trampoline, and preschool classes) I also work with the training team and level 4.
Safety Certified
Orange\Pink\Green
Save the Last Dance
Buffalo Chicken Pizza\ Oreo Ice Cream
I am on my fourth year diving for Oakcrest. I have made it to states every year so far and plan on diving in college.

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Gaspar Martinez
Liceo Mexico High School, Santiago, Domenican Republic
Santiago Technical University (STU)
I started doing gymnastics in January 1983. I retired in 1989 and became a coach. As a gymnast I ranked the 15th best in the Domenican Republic.
I coached in the Domenican Republic for 3 years and started coaching in the USA in January 1993.
USA Safety Certified
USA Coach Accreditation
Children CPR Certified
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Action-Adventure-Comedy
I enjoy traveling overseas

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Kourtney Schlemo
Kourt or Schlemo
Mainland Regional
ACCC
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11 years
I am going on my second year at Perfect Balance. Previously I coached cheerleading for Victory All Stars.
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A League of Their Own
Chinese Food (General Chicken)

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Debbie Deckert-Baker
Miss Debbie, Debbie
Oakcrest High School
Atlantic Community College (Early Childhood Development)
Not yet
I began taking gymnastics at the age of seventeen. I was determined to learn a back handspring. I attended Atlantic Gymnastics Academy.
I worked at Blakes until Perfect Balance came to my hometown
Water safety Instructor, First Aid, CPR, USA Gymnastics
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Pollyanna (Disney)
Seafood (mostly crab and shrimp)
I enjoy painting, crafts, sewing, running, swimming, working out with weights, riding on our Harley Davidson, boating, the beach, the parks, the playgrounds and coaching my children in their activities. I am married with two young daughters(3 and 5) and have a 14 yr old step daughter. I also enjoy spending most of my time with my family and making a difference in a child's life. "Kids are my business". I've been working with young children since 1988 teaching them swimming, gymnastics, preschool, and Sunday school. I have been to Hawaii several times and can't wait to return. I love to see the seasons change and watch my children grow.

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Kimberly A. Culp
Kim, Kimmie, Molly's Mom
Camden Catholic High School
Camden County College
Mother of 6yrs (of gymnasts)
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The Sound of Music
Ice Cream
I danced for 16yrs on Al Albert's and Chief Halftown. Did school plays, sang National Anthem for basketball. I have 2 wonderful children, Nathan-13, level 7 Boys Gymnastics at Temple University and Molly level 5 for Perfect Balance. Work for Acme market for over 20 yrs. I am married-live in Egg Harbor and have 2 dogs. I like to do flower arrangements for weddings and proms. I also like to sew. I love working at the gym.

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Kathy Kaspar
Lakewood High School
ACCC
Accounting
Only as a parent
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Made in Heaven
Ice Cream and Popcorn
I have three beautiful daughters. Ashlee 13 has competed gymnastics in the Special Olympics. Caitlin 16, after competing up to level 8 for Perfect Balance, now competes as a diver for Oakcrest High School, and in the color guard for their marching band. Melanie has given me 2 beautiful grandchildren.  Henry 9 is interested in karate and Gennavieve 3 comes to Perfect Balance. All of them plus my crazy husband keep me very busy.