Byers Gymnastics Center's highly qualified staff has
background in national level club and university competition, private club instruction and
education in child development. Byers staff are Safety Certified and USA
Gymnastics Professional Members.
Eli Rodriguez: Gym Owner/Head Coach
I started my gymnastics career at the age of 5 in Sacramento
California. I had a lot of energy as a child so my parents thought
gymnastics would be a good outlet for this energy. I began taking
classes at Byers Gymnastics Center in 1976 and continue to be a part of
the program presently. My accomplishments in gymnastics are
extensive along with making the USA National Team from 1982-1987, and
receiving a full athletic scholarship to California State University,
Fullerton and competing for the school 1985-1990. During my college
career I met my wife Debbie.
As a coach, I started coaching at Byers when I was 15 years old.
I took a break in college and resumed in 1990. Since 1998, my wife
Debbie and I have been owners of byers gymnastics Center, Massie Court and
then in September 2000, along with considerable help from Karl and JoAnne
Byers, we opened a second location in the Elk Grove area.
Debbie Rodriguez: Gym Owner/Head Coach
I started my gymnastics career at the age of 5 in a dance studio
located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The coaches recommended that I
try an actual gymnastics club because I was too advanced for their
program. My parents then enrolled me at Altadore Gymnastics
Club. I began competing in the 5th grade and gradually worked my way
up to the Elite level. I competed at the Elite Level for 3 years and
qualified to the Canadian National Championships in 1984, 1985, & 1986
and placed 16th, 18th, & 16th respectively. My senior year in
high school, I was recruited by Cal State Fullerton and I accepted their
offer of a full-athletic scholarship for gymnastics in 1986. During
my freshman year at Cal State Fullerton, I met Eli Rodriguez, who was on
the Men's Gymnastics Team, and we have been together ever since.
Academically, I graduated form high school in 1986 with an advanced
high school diploma (extra sciences). In 1994, I graduated form Cal
State Fullerton with a B.S. degree in Physical Education. In 1995, I
went back to school and received my A.A. degree in Physical Therapy and
became a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant. I worked at an
outpatient clinic for 8 years and became a certified weight trainer in
1999.
As a coach, I started working at my club in Canada when I was in High
School, I then took a break in college, and started again in 1989. I
have been doing it ever since! Since 1998, my husband Eli and I have
been owners of Byers Gymnastics Center, Massie Court. Then in
September 2000, along with considerable help from Karl and JoAnne Byers,
we opened a second location in the Elk Grove area. Currently, I am
LOVING ALL OF IT!
DiDi
DiDi is the Office Manager at the Massie Court Gym. DiDi is known in the gym for her
hard work, efficiency, and great heart. Together with Eli, the Gym Director, they provide
a warm, loving environment for both staff and customers.
Cindy Marchetti
Cindy has coached gymnastics in general for 22 years and has coached at Lecisin, Lodi,
and Byers. She has coached numerous camps and clinics, including Sugar Bowl, Happy Valley
Gymnastics Camp and Karolyi's in Texas. Cindy graduated with honors (4.0) from an
intensive but short six month paralegal program, and she is in the Criminal Justice
program a Sac State. She has been playing the piano for about 5 years, which she really
loves to do. She and her husband, Brad, have been members of a co-ed softball team for the
past seven years. "My favorite part of coaching a Byers is being able to make a
positive impact in the development of children. I love coaching so much that I gave up my
day job, and the salary, so I could do this full time." Cindy also works with
the class program at Byers.
Sandy
Sandy possesses a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education. In addition to coaching,
she is our Preschool/Kindergym Director. Sandy states, "The humor, love and smiles
I get from my students is so rewarding."
Corrine
Corrine is our Class Skills Coordinator as well as a class coach. She has her
Bachelor's Degree in Child Development. She was a competitive gymnast in Sonora for seven
years. The best part of working with children, according to Corrine: "...they make
me laugh and it's very rewarding."
Miko
Miko is a 15 year old sophomore. She has been involved in
gymnastics for 8 1/2 years, with 6 of those years as a competitive
gymnast for Byers Gymnastics Center. After retiring as a gymnast,
Miko has pursued her other passion which is dance. Miko has been
dancing on and off for about 6 years. She is currently dancing
with the dance company at her high school.
Gina
Gina is an honor student at Joseph Kerr Middle School and President
of her 8th grade class. Gina is a competitive gymnast with four
years of gymnastics experience.
Christine
Christine has been a gymnast for over ten years and is a former competitive gymnast for
Byers. About teaching, she states, "I enjoy teaching everything and love seeing
the kids learn and be happy."
Jill
Jill has a Bachelor's Degree in Child Development with a double minor in Psychology and
Family Relations. She says, "My goal is to make a difference in a child's life.
Byers provides a positive experience for them."
Karie
Karie has been involved in gymnastics for over eighteen years as a gymnast, coach, and
judge. Karie feels that the best part of coaching at Byers is "watching the
children learn and succeed because they do it every day."
Marsha
Marsha has been a part of Byers Gym for many years. She works in the office greeting
customers, most of whom she has grown to know quite well. If you need to know anything
about our gym, Marsha is the one to ask.
Cyndi
Cyndi came to Byers Gym as a parent of young gymnasts. She soon started working in the
office and has become a vital employee. Her hard working and compassionate heart make for
a great combination.
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