About Us

Jennifer began her tenure at TumbleBees as an assistant coach in 2000 but it wasn’t long before she built up a competitive team and became Head Coach, Team Manager and then an Owner. As a child, she was introduced to gymnastics at the age of 7 and continued as a competitive gymnast under the USA Gymnastics league until 1999. In 2002, she was the All-American cheer champion, and Co-Captain of the FIU Cheerleading Squad in 2006. Jennifer graduated in 2010 with her Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy and enjoys treating orthopedic injuries as a Physical Therapist for Select Medical. In 2011, she partnered up with Andi and became Co-Owner of TumbleBees Gymnastics Miami! She is a qualified USA Gymnastics Judge since 2011 and Safety Certified under the USA Gymnastics league. In 2012 she introduced TOPs to TumbleBees and has qualified several athletes to the USA Gymnastics TOPs A & B camps, Diamond Team and Development Invite Camps. She now holds the title of State Manager for TOPs in Florida.

In 2016 she expanded her love for gymnastics into the Palm Beach County area where she opened her second gym, Tumblebees Gymnastics Jupiter. Jennifer enjoys CrossFit, Pilates, and Orange Theory as an alternative method to staying in shape. After attaining her certificate in CrossFit Gymnastics, Jennifer created TumbleBees own CrossFit Gymnastics class in 2013. She competed in the CrossFit Regional Games in 2012 and 2013. She continues in her 20th year at TumbleBees, truly motivated by the Competitive Gymnasts she teaches, with a goal of Olympic gold in the years to come.

Andi is the founding owner of Tumblebees since 1986. She works from behind the scenes as the administrative business manager helping to make sure our gym operations run smoothly. She partnered with Jenny in 2011 and together they expanded our facility to the grand 10+k square foot gym we have now. In 2016 they teamed up to open their second location in Jupiter, Florida. Andi always had a dream of running a gym where Olympic level athletes can strive to Bee the Best They Can Be. She is proud to have accomplished that goal and looks forward to watching several more children within South Florida flourish through our program over the next decade.

Bringing a diverse background to the sport of gymnastics, Tumblebees is proud to have Carlos as one of our competitive team coaches. Carlos is a former National Champion for the Venezuelan National Team (2006-2011). He coached athletes through the Youth Olympic Games in Singapore, and World Gymnastics Championship in Tokyo. Carlos’ experience is quite impressive. He was a Zulia State Head Coach, and a Venezuela National coach for over 14 years. He also holds a Brevet International and USA Gymnastics judging certificate and has judged the 2019 Pan American Games and the 2019 Artistic Gymnastics World Championships, judging some of our world famous Olympians. He joined Tumblebees in 2012 with the promise to make us one day an Olympic Champion. With his strict coaching style and strive for perfection, we know Carlos will keep to his promise. He is Safety Certified by the USA Gymnastics association and is part of the technical committee for the Pan American Gymnastics Union.

Gisela graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Sound Engineering in 1998 but entered the world of gymnastics in 2014 when her daughter joined the competitive team at Tumblebees. She joined our staff in 2016 as a part-time office assistant while still working as Head Audio Engineer and Media Services Manager, overseeing a team of more than 20 people at Universal Cinergia Dubbing, where she worked for over 12 years.

Gisela loved working at Tumblebees so much that she eventually decided to leave her other job and become a full-time member of the Tumblebees family as Office Manager in early 2025. Since then, she has been a great asset, bringing strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a warm, welcoming personality to the front office. She is dedicated to ensuring smooth daily operations, assisting families with any needs, and supporting the staff in providing the best experience possible for all students.

Elena was born in Venezuela and was a former National Champion for the Venezuelan National Team (1988-1997). She graduated from the Yin-Yang Institute in Venezuela with a Massage Therapy diploma, and has also undergone extensive training in the areas of choreography, judging and training for both gymnastics and cheer/dance. As an athlete, she participated in various international competitions, including the South American Games, Panamerican Games, and the Iberoamerican Games. Elena has won various awards, including Athlete of the Year (multiple times), Trainer of the Year, and was nominated as Coach of the Year 2018 by WAG in South Australia. She has over twenty years of experience as gymnastics coach, and has been an instrumental part of our Optional Competitive Team’s success since 2021.

Jeison is a Sport Science and Physical Education professional with extensive experience coaching competitive female gymnasts from pre-team through Level 10 and Elite. With a strong background in athlete development, he specializes in designing structured training programs that prepare gymnasts for TOPs testing, elite qualifiers, and high-level competition. He has held coaching roles at Gotham Gymnastics, Chelsea Piers NYC, and MG Elite, where he focused on technical excellence, safety, and individualized athlete growth. His expertise includes advanced spotting across all apparatus, with an emphasis on uneven bars and vault, as well as contributing to coach education at Region 6 camps. Fluent in English and Spanish, he is committed to fostering disciplined, positive environments where athletes can reach their highest potential.

Born and bred in Maracaibo, Venezuela, Luis has made himself quite the career in gymnastics and we’re pleased to have him! In 1999, he retired from competitive gymnastics, but not without first earning himself high-ranking titles at National Championships. Dedicating himself to coaching, he’s trained athletes through nine worldwide championships for aerobic gymnastics, and two Pan-American Championships. After spending some time in Virginia, Luis relocated to Miami in 2008 and joined our staff. He coaches our competitive team levels 1-10, Elites and Xcel and recently led one of our very own athletes to the Junior Pan American Championships in Argentina, as well as the Junior World Championship in Hungary in 2019. Luis coaches primarily on Vault, Uneven Bars and Tumbling. He is a member of the USA Gymnastics Association and is USAG Safety Certified.

Olaya, born and raised in Cuba, graduated with a degree in Classical Ballet from the Superior Institution of Art and Physical Culture in Gymnastics. She has been involved with the gymnastics community for the past 40 years and began her journey with TumbleBees in the summer of 2014. Not only can we brag that Olaya was a coach to the National Team in Cuba, she also was a certified Brevet International Gymnastics Judge for 25 years. At Tumblebees she coaches levels 1 through 10 and Elite under the USA Gymnastics League. Olaya specializes on the Balance Beam and has shown her success through the many Regional and National titles that her gymnasts have won over the years. She is also known for the many PERFECT 10s she has won for our gym and the earning athletes.

Luis has been on our Tumblebees Staff since early 2017. He was born in Cuba where he was the head coach for male Youth Male Gymnastics program at Cuba’s National School for 7 years. He then lived in Mexico for 6 years where he a coach for the Youth Male Olympic Program. Here at Tumblebees Luis specializes in coaching the Uneven Bar for levels 1-10, Xcel & Elite gymnastics, but also enjoys coaching Tumbling and Vault. Don’t be fooled by his tough look, Luis is one of our most fun and playful coaches but leave it to him to have our girls scoring high 9s and sometimes 10s at competitions.

Alina has been a part of the Tumblebees Staff since 2014. She is one of our team coaches as well as a recreational coach when needed. Here at Tumblebees, Alina is our Floor Exercise coach and one of our top choreographers for our competitive floor routines. She’s been coaching artistic gymnastics for the past 12 years and used to coach rhythmic gymnastics for 15 years prior to that. We like to call Alina our “Perfect 10.00 Coach” as she is a perfectionist who has brought home several perfect 10.00 scores to our gym through her detailed cleaning of gymnastics skills. Alina coaches our levels 1-10 athletes, and has led our girls to many championships with the creative choreography she provides for them.

Stephanie began artistic gymnastics at the age of 4 and by 12 years old she began with her journey as a competitor for aerobic gymnastics. As a highlight of her career, Stephanie was chosen to be part of the National Team of Aerobic Gymnastics for her home country, Venezuela. In 2020 she was a part of the International Aerobic Gymnastics, representing Chile. In 2021 she competed at the National Cup of Aerobic Gymnastics in Chile, she also competed at the South American aerobic gymnastics in Colombia the same year. She has over 12 years of coaching experience between artistic gymnastics and aerobic gymnastics. Her passion for the sport is to develop young athletes to prepare them for a future as a competitive gymnast.

Lenin’s passion for the sport of gymnastics began with his journey as a competitor for aerobic gymnastics. As a highlight of his career, Lenin was chosen to be part of the National Team of Aerobic Gymnastics for his home country, Venezuela. Upon the retirement of his career as an athlete, he began coaching and judging. He has over 21 years of coaching experience between artistic gymnastics and aerobic gymnastics. Lenin began working at Tumblebees in 2017 and is now one of our leading recreational coaches. His passion is to develop young athletes to prepare them for a future as a competitive gymnast.

Inaudy has been part of the TumbleBees family since 2004. A former member of the Dominican Republic National Team, Inaudy has always had a passion for the sport. In 1986, he graduated from the National School of Physical Education in Santa Domingo, and later started coaching gymnastics in 1987. Before relocating to Miami, he gained experience coaching gymnastics for competitive boys and girls teams in Chicago and New Jersey. He also has experience judging competitive gymnastics in Brazil, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic, as a certified International Federation of Gymnastics Judge. Inaudy coaches Pre-School, Beginner, Intermediate, Boys Gymnastics and Tumbling classes. He hopes to start a Boys Competitive Team for TumbleBees in the near future. Inaudy believe gymnastics is what has shaped him in life, and he loves what is has done for him.

As the newest addition to our TumbleBees Preschool Program, Lotus brings a strong background in movement and early childhood development. She began ballet and gymnastics at age two and trained in Vaganova-style classical ballet through her mid-teens, building discipline, confidence, and body awareness.

Lotus began coaching at 18, specializing in preschool classes with a focus on motor development, confidence building, and age-appropriate progressions. She has also taught Mommy & Me and Art in Motion classes, blending creative arts with gymnastics to support coordination and self-expression.

Currently studying psychology at Florida International University with a focus on early childhood development, Lotus emphasizes emotional safety, self-regulation, and positive communication in her coaching. Her goal is to create an inclusive gymnastics program where every child feels supported, empowered, and confident.

Brittany is a former competitive gymnast and Pennsylvania State Champion with years of experience in the sport. Her dedication and love for gymnastics have shaped her skills, discipline, and leadership on and off the mat. After moving to Florida, she continued pursuing her passion while attending Florida International University, where she is majoring in Neuroscience. She blends her academic focus with her athletic background to bring a thoughtful approach to coaching. As a Certified Recreational Gymnastics Coach, Brittany is committed to creating a positive, structured environment where athletes build strong fundamentals, confidence, and a love for gymnastics, helping each gymnast reach their full potential.

Haylie Amirizadeh brings energy, dedication, and competitive experience to her role as a Recreational Coach at Tumblebees Gymnastics Kendall and Coral Gables. A Miami native, she has trained in gymnastics for over a decade, reaching Level 9/10. She was the 2017 State Champion on Bars and represented Team Florida at Regionals in 2019.

Known for her strong technique and positive attitude, Haylie is passionate about helping young gymnasts build confidence, improve skills, and enjoy the sport. A Class of 2023 graduate, she is currently studying Physical Therapy with plans to become an Orthopedic Doctor. Her goal is to inspire every athlete to work hard, believe in themselves, and have fun along the way.