BEAMERS STAFF
At Beamers Gymnastics, our coaches are more than just instructors: they’re mentors, role models, and cheerleaders for every child who walks through our doors. Each member of our staff is passionate about helping athletes grow in skill, confidence, and character, both inside and outside the gym.
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With a strong foundation in gymnastics technique, hands-on spotting, and a heart for teaching, our team is committed to creating a safe, encouraging, and faith-filled environment for every gymnast. Whether your child is just starting out or working toward competitive goals, our coaches are here to guide and support them every step of the way.
Rae McFerrin
Owner
Beamers Gymnastics is proud to be led by Rae McFerrin, a passionate coach, mentor, and lifelong lover of gymnastics and cheer! Rae’s journey with Beamers began over 20 years ago as a competitive gymnast. She trained at Beamers for three years before continuing her gymnastics career through high school, where she also discovered her love for cheerleading — a passion she carried into her college years and beyond.
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For the past 10 years, Rae has been an integral part of Beamers as a dedicated coach, helping shape not just strong athletes, but confident, kind individuals. In 2024, she took on her most exciting role yet — owner of Beamers Gymnastics. As both a leader and a hands-on coach, Rae is committed to guiding her athletes to success on the mat and in life.
Outside the gym, Rae enjoys time with her biggest supporters: her loving husband Zach, and their two wonderful children, Alaska and Ivy. She also shares her cheerleading expertise as the Assistant Cheerleading Coach at Abilene Christian University.
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Rae believes deeply in the power of sports to build character, confidence, and community. She’s honored to lead Beamers into its next chapter and is passionate about creating an environment where every child can grow, thrive, and shine — not just as athletes, but as amazing humans. Galatians 5:22
Carolyn "Coco" Rodriguez
Office Manager
Meet Carolyn Rodriguez, affectionately known as Coco around the gym!
Carolyn is Beamers’ new Office Manager, but her journey with us started long before this role. As a proud parent of a competitive Beamers gymnast, the new owner Rae McFerrin and a former coach, Coco has been part of the Beamers family in more ways than one.
Her love for children shines through in everything she does — whether she’s answering questions at the front desk, helping families navigate schedules, or simply offering a warm smile to every athlete who walks through the door. Coco brings not only experience but heart, and she’s truly passionate about creating a welcoming, family-like environment for everyone at Beamers.
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When she’s not at the gym, Coco is likely exploring a new destination — she’s also a professional travel advisor with Happily Ever After Travel! Whether she’s helping plan dream vacations or cheering on our gymnasts, Carolyn is all about making memories.
You can call her Carolyn or Coco, but one thing’s for sure: she’s here to support every family with love, laughter, and a whole lot of heart.
Joy Standefer
Gym Manager
Joy Standefer, our gym manager, was a competitive gymnast for 10 years before continuing her athletic journey as a cheerleader at Abilene Christian University. She discovered her passion for coaching in high school and went on to earn a degree in Kinesiology with a focus in Sport & Recreation Management.
Coaching is more than just a job for her—it’s a calling. She is passionate about helping athletes develop both their skills and confidence, and she finds great joy in watching them grow as individuals.
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Her faith is the foundation of her coaching philosophy, guided by Romans 8:28: “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.”
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Currently, she coaches a variety of classes, from girls’ recreational gymnastics to competitive teams, and she is honored to play a part in each athlete’s journey.
Traci Kana
Jr. Team Head Coach
Coach Traci Kana has been coaching at Beamers Gymnastics since 2003 and brings over two decades of experience to our program. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science and Biology from Hardin-Simmons University and has a strong background in both gymnastics and cheerleading.
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Traci was a competitive gymnast for four years, including two years in power tumbling and trampoline. She also cheered in high school and for three years in college, later joining the staff at the American Cheerleaders Association (ACA).
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She began coaching in 2000 and served as the owner of Beamers from June 2017 through May 2025. Traci is passionate about developing confident, skilled athletes in a positive and supportive environment.
Madison Ford
Coach
Madison has been coaching at Beamers for three years. As a teenager, she trained at Beamer’s as a senior team gymnast, where she rediscovered her passion for gymnastics. Today, you can find her coaching a wide range of classes, always eager to help athletes grow in both skill and confidence.
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She loves the Christ-centered atmosphere and mission at Beamers and is committed to spreading love, positivity, and encouragement through her coaching.
Chandler Sanders
Coach
Chandler Sanders has been coaching at Beamers since 2022. She spent 12 years as a gymnast at Beamers and is now excited to share her love for the sport through coaching. Bars has always been her favorite event, but what Chandler loves most about coaching is watching athletes grow in their skills, learn new things, and have fun along the way.
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Her faith is an important part of her coaching, and she is guided by the encouragement of Romans 8:28: “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.”
Kathryn Foreman
Coach
Kathryn Foreman is from Chester, VA, and has been coaching at Beamers since October 2024. She did gymnastics for over 7 years and has been coaching for 4 years. Vault is her favorite event to coach!
Kathryn loves coaching because it allows her to share her passion for gymnastics with young athletes who love the sport as much as she does.
Her faith is an important part of her life, and she is guided by Romans 5:1: “Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.”
Mark Grzella
Coach
Mark has been coaching at Beamers since August 2024. He coaches a variety of classes, including Jr. Team, Sr. Team, Superstars, Hotshots, and Ninja.
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Mark loves coaching because it gives him the opportunity to see the passion these athletes have for gymnastics and to help them pursue a pivotal aspect of their lives. His faith is a guiding influence in his coaching, and he’s inspired by Philippians 4:13: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
Tova Green
Coach
Kassidy Kelley
Jr. Coach
Kassidy Kelley has been part of the Beamers family for five years, where she trained as a Level 7 gymnast. She began coaching at Beamer’s a year ago and has loved being part of a supportive and Christ-centered community.
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For Kassidy, coaching is more than just teaching skills—it’s about helping and guiding young athletes to grow into amazing individuals. She feels blessed to have had Beamers as a place of encouragement and support in her own life, and now she’s excited to pour into the next generation of athletes.
Born and raised in Abilene, Tova grew up at Beamers, starting gymnastics at a young age. While Beamers wasn’t the only gym she competed for, it was the place where she fell in love with the sport. Her passion for gymnastics grew, eventually leading her to compete as a Level 10 gymnast and later at Texas Tech through their club program.
During college, she gained valuable coaching experience at Trevino’s Gymnastics, Texas Elite Gymnastics Academy, and Karolyi’s Gymnastics Camp.
She is now married to her husband, Allan, and they have three children: Avaleigh (9), Hadleigh (6), and Oliver (4). They live in Winters, where she finds great joy in watching her two daughters continue their gymnastics journey.
Returning to Beamers as a coach feels like coming full circle, and she is excited to see what the future holds at the gym that sparked her love for the sport.
Adalynn Hernandez
Coach
Adalynn Hernandez is a senior at Wylie High School and is beginning her fourth year as a cheerleader at Wylie. She was a gymnast at Beamers for 8 years and has now been coaching for 2 years. One of her favorite aspects of coaching is the relationships she gets to build with each of the girls she works with. Beamers has played a significant role in her life, teaching her many valuable lessons, and she can't imagine being a part of any other gym.
Aubrey Kana
Jr. Coach
Aubrey Kana has been part of the Beamers family since 2015. She competed as a gymnast for four years and now enjoys sharing her love for the sport as a coach. Aubrey is currently a student at Abilene Classical Academy and especially loves coaching preschool gymnastics.
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Outside of the gym, Aubrey has a passion for tennis, cheer, and volleyball. Her coaching and life are guided by her faith, and her favorite Bible verse is 1 Timothy 4:8: “For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.”
Nikki Karstetter
Coach
Nikki was born and raised in Sandy, Oregon, and her passion for gymnastics began at the age of 6 through after-school classes. She later joined a USAG club and competed as a gymnast for 10 years, retiring as a Level 8 athlete.
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Nikki’s love for the sport grew into a passion for coaching. She coached at Rigert Elite Gymnastics in Troutdale, Oregon, where she worked with recreational classes, cheer, boys’ gymnastics, Xcel, and competitive girls’ teams. Throughout her career, she has coached levels 2–5 and finds joy in watching athletes’ hard work turn into success.
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Nikki has been married to her wonderful husband for 12 years, and together they have a 4-year-old daughter.
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Her favorite quote is: “Strength doesn’t come from what you do; it comes from overcoming the things you once thought you couldn’t.”
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Kamryn Johnson
KJ is a senior in high school and a member of the WHS cheer team. When she’s not cheering or coaching, she enjoys spending her free time reading.
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This summer, KJ will be coaching Kids Ninja and Girls’ Recreational classes at Beamers. She’s excited to see what the summer holds and looks forward to sharing her love for gymnastics and cheer with the athletes she coaches.
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KJ’s coaching is guided by her faith, and her favorite verse is 1 Corinthians 16:14: “Do everything in love.”
Austyn King
Coach
Austyn loves getting to know all the kids she coaches and helping them learn new skills in fun and exciting ways. She began tumbling at the age of 4 and started gymnastics at 9, sparking a lifelong passion for the sport.
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Austyn currently coaches preschool classes at Beamers, where she enjoys creating a positive and encouraging environment for young athletes.
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One of her favorite Bible verses is Matthew 11:28: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” She finds comfort in its reminder that God is always with her.
Rylee Link
Jr. Coach
Rylee is a competitive gymnast at Beamers and loves sharing her passion for the sport with younger athletes through coaching.
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When she’s not flipping around the gym, Rylee enjoys crocheting cozy projects, spending time with friends, and cuddling with her cats.
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Coaching gives Rylee the chance to inspire and encourage the next generation of gymnasts, and she is excited to help them grow in their skills and confidence.
Mary McIntosh
Coach
Mary has been part of the Beamers Gymnastics family for over a decade—first as a dedicated gymnast for 11 years, and now as a passionate coach. She currently coaches a variety of classes, from preschool to Superstars.
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With a year of coaching experience at Beamers, Mary brings a deep love for the sport and a strong foundation in gymnastics to her athletes, helping them grow in their own journeys and inspiring them to love the sport as much as she does.
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Mary’s favorite Bible verse, Proverbs 16:24, guides her approach to coaching: “Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.”
Leah Rodriguez
Jr. Coach
Leah Rodriguez is 14 years old and loves spending time coaching at Beamers. Her favorite part about coaching is helping kids grow in their skills and encouraging them to use their talents to glorify the Lord.
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Leah’s coaching is inspired by her favorite Bible verse, Revelation 21:4: “He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”
Caroline Cave
Coach
Coach Caroline did gymnastics for 10 years before switching over to high school cheer, and now she gets to keep doing what she loves as a college cheerleader and coach. She has been coaching for 5 years and absolutely loves helping gymnasts learn new skills, build confidence, and have fun along the way. Her favorite part of coaching is watching athletes improve.
Her favorite Bible verse is Joshua 1:9 — “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid, do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
Faith Beasse
Coach
Faith Beassie is a junior at ACU Majoring in Speech pathology. She was a gymnast for four years, and she cheered in high school as well as the junior college she attended. Coach Faith brings energy, encouragement, and excellence to every practice. She believes in pushing gymnasts to do their best while celebrating every victory, big or small.
Her faith is super important to her as she is guided by Colossians 3:23 “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men.”
Taylor Prestage
Coach
Taylor is from Fort Worth, TX and is a sophomore at Abilene Christian University studying Biomedical Sciences. She did gymnastics for the first ten years of her life before transitioning into competitive cheerleading. Tumbling has always been one of her strengths and passions and she cannot wait to share her expertise with athletes at Beamers. Taylor’s faith is foundational for her coaching because it gives her the chance to love and encourage every athlete in the gym through spreading the love of the Lord.
Taylor’s favorite Bible verse is Matthew 5:16- “In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven”.
Brylee Deaver
Coach
Brylee Deaver has been involved in gymnastics for almost 13 years, including 9 years as a gymnast, 3 of those spent competing on the Beamers Competitive Team. After her time as an athlete at Beamers, she quickly transitioned into coaching and has now been coaching for nearly 4 years. Brylee loves working with athletes of all ages and feels immensely grateful for every moment spent helping kids grow in both skill and confidence through a sport she loves.
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One of her favorite parts of being a member of the Beamers family is the encouragement, devotion, and love for both the athletes and Jesus that fill the gym. Outside of Beamers, Brylee cheers, runs track, and plays volleyball for X• Academy. She is currently a sophomore at PEAK High School and enjoys ranching with her family and breakaway roping. Above all, Brylee loves her Jesus.
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Her favorite Bible verse is Romans 12:2 “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.”
Jackson Dodd
Coach
Jackson Dodd is an Accounting and Finance major at Abilene Christian University and a member of the ACU Cheer Squad, now entering his second year. He began coaching ninja classes at Beamers last year and is excited to continue having fun while growing in his coaching skills and experience.