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Laura Mazeika

Coach Laura is the owner and Head Team Coach for Mazeika's Elite Gymnastics. 

She earned her Bachelors Degree of Science in Kinesiology and Education from Salem State College, Salem MA. She has also earned a Masters of Education in Dance and Physical Education from Southeastern Louisiana University. She also studied Psychology at the Doctoral level at University of Houston.

Laura competed at the high school, private club and collegiate level. 

Laura and her husband, Kevin Mazeika, have been gym owners, coaches, and judges in the Houston area for more than 50 years. They have two beautiful daughters who are dancers in San Fransisco, and we love when they come visit the gym.

Maria

Coach Maria has been with Mazeika’s for over ten years. She started as a student here, and did competitive gymnastics for ten years, completing Level 10. She has been an awesome recreational and team coach for 5 years.

Maria is always there for every athlete that come into our gym.  She coaches with immense joy, experiential knowledge, and high expectations for her gymnasts.

Her favorite gymnastics skill is a high flying skill on the bars called a gienger.

“My favorite thing about coaching is watching kids come out of their shell, conquer something new, fail a few times and develop a love for gymnastics which, in turn, increases their confidence.” - Maria

Vanessa

Coach Vanessa has been involved in gymnastics since the age of three.

After graduating from UTSA, she started her coaching career at a small gym in San Antonio. She coached recreational classes, Team Levels 1-3, and even started a new pre-team program.

Having recently moved back to Houston, she has joined our other team coaches, and we couldn't be more thrilled!

Vanessa loves being a part of the young athletes gymnastics journey.  She finds joy in seeing their improvement through their own hard work and dedication. She strongly believes that gymnastics is beneficial and makes a big difference in their lives.

She loves coaching on beam, and helping the gymnasts through any fears they may have. She enjoys coaching from a positive perspective and watching the athletes grow.

Jay

This charismatic coach was born on June 24th in the great state of North Virginia.

Coach Jay has over 10 years of coaching experience and shows his true love for coaching kids and gymnastics through his work every day. 

Outside of the gym he enjoys watching anime, fishing, and riding motorcycles.

Coach Jay specializes in trampoline and tumbling and his favorite skill is a full. 

The Mazeika's Family is thrilled to welcome our newest team member!