The soccer programs are very good and have knowledgeable leadership… Our son has enjoyed the soccer sessions and has grown by leaps and bounds, both emotionally and physically.

Will Sullivan, Williamsburg

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Staff biographies

Natalie V. Barnett

WGC Program Director

Gymnastics Team Coach

USAG Safety Certified
USA Gymnastics Professional member
2007 Region VII Congress Attendee
Former Level 10 gymnast
B.S. in Psychology

Natalie was a competitive gymnast in Northern Virginia for Karon’s Gymnastics Center, where she was the Level 5 State Champion and Level 6 State Runner-Up. Natalie continued competing as a Level 8, 9 and 10, and then began competing for Oakton High School. Natalie made it to and placed in VHSL States three out of her four years, placing first on balance beam. Natalie attended Virginia Tech, where she received her B.S. in Psychology and competed for one year for the gymnastics club. She has coached for Fairfax County Parks & Recreation as well as at the high school level.

Natalie has been with WGC since they opened in January of 2006.

Keisha Thompson

Gymnastics Team Director

Gymnastics Team Coach

USAG Safety Certified
USA Gymnastics Professional member
M. Ed in Exercise Science
B.S. in Sports Management
Former Level 9 gymnast

Keisha was a competitive gymnast in New York City for the Flushing YMCA through level 9, and was part of their National Championship team. She then went on to get her Master’s Degree in Exercise Science from Springfield College in MA. While in school Keisha has coached at Tim Daggett’s Gymnastics in Agawam, MA. She then went on to become the Gymnastics Director at the Farmington Valley YMCA in Granby, CT where she started their gymnastics program as well as the competitive team and dance programs.

Keisha has been here at WGC since March 2006.

Carissa Baldwin

Gymnastics Pre-Team Head Coach

Kinder Accreditation for Teachers certified
Movement Education Lesson Plan Development certified
USAG Safety Certified
USA Gymnastics Instructor member
Former Level 8 gymnast
B.A. in Public Relations

Carissa was a competitive gymnast in California and Virginia up until Level 8. She then went on to competitive Cheerleading in high school and cheered for Christopher Newport University. While in college, Carissa worked for World Class Gymnastics as an instructor. When she moved to New Kent, Virginia, she was the Pre-Team Director and Recreational Gymnastics Director for one of Richmond Olympiad's facilities. Carissa has a B.A. in Public Relations from Virginia Commonwealth University.

Carissa has been coaching for 7 years and started with WGC when it opened.

Brittany Alger

Cheerleading Head Coach

Certified Cheerleading Instructor
4 years on Poquoson High School Cheer Team
Former All-American and All-District Cheerleader
National Champion in Precision Pom
Well versed in VHSL, NHSL and USASF Regulations and Safety Guidelines

Brittany was a Poquoson High School cheerleader for four years and team captain for both the JV and Varsity teams. She has competed in District, Regional and State High School competitions. Her team consistently placed in all competitions, took first in Districts and Regionals and was runner up in the State Competition. Brittany competed in Precision Pom and won first place in the state, regional and national competitions. Brittany has been coaching Competitive Cheerleading for five years and has coached Competition Dance for one year. She assisted in the development of the Poquoson Cheer Xtreme program prior to taking the Head Coaching position here at WISC. Brittany is committed to working with cheerleaders and helping them to develop a strong sense of sportsmanship and fulfillment.

Brittany has been with WGC since January 2008.