Staff
Victory Gymnastics Academy classes are taught by a staff of highly qualified and accomplished gymnastics and cheer coach professionals. All have long-term gymnastics and cheerleading experience in technique and curriculum both as competitors and as trainers. Each is Safety Certified and Background checked by USA Gymnastics and US All Star Federation for Cheer and Dance Teams. All of our coaches are First Aid and CPR trained by the American Red Cross.
Ray Jiang
Corinne Luderer
Andy Klunder
Dr. Tony Tang, DC
Autumn Swankosky
Ronny Camacho
Lara McCullum
Joshua Shimanovsky
Jessica Terrel
Ryan Platz
Ashleigh Jamal
Brent Ruzicka
Jessi Shugar
Alex Epler
Carolyn Purkey
Nicole Purkey
Alyssa Hamel
Ray Jiang
Althletic Director and Head Men's Team Coach
* Coaches our Boy's Competitive Teams* Former member of the Chinese National Team
* Chinese National Pommel Horse and Parallel Bar Champion
* Over 30 years coaching experience, both boys and girls
* Has coached Conference, State, Regional Champions, and National Qualifiers
* Nominated for Coach of the Year by Southern California Men's Gymnastics Association
* Served as Clinician for Future Stars Camps
* Members of his teams have gone from Pre-Team to Level 10 National Gymnasts
* Is a Certified Judge, having judged US Gymnastics sanctioned meets
* Was a teammate, roommate and buddy of Li Ning who lit the Beijing Olympic Games torch
* Married to Jane, father of Vicky, a young ballerina, and Michael, a Matchbox car enthusiast and future gymnast
Corinne Luderer
Recreational Director
* Coaches Girl's recreational gymnastics and Girl's team* Was a USC Cheerleader, earned her degree in Business Finance
* Competed as an Optional level Gymnast
* been coaching both Gymnastics and Cheer since 1999
* Married to Michael and has a son, John Dominic.
Andy Klunder
Head Women's Team Coach
* Coaches our Girl's Competitive Teams* Former Level 10 Gymnast, coaching since 1989
* Raised gymnasts from Pre-Team through Elite, including Gymnasts who have gone on to compete at the College level
* Member of the Southern California Women's Gymnastics Association board
* Earned a Bachelors in Economics from Metropolitan State College of Denver, Associates in Commercial Arts from Colorado Institute of Art
* A huge motorcycle enthusiast, rides as a member of the Ruff Ryders and builds custom motorcycles
* Was a leading fund raiser for the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life
* Also loves his three Pit Bulls
* Greatest accomplishment: married to Michelle Klunder
Dr. Tony Tang, DC
* Coaches our Boy's Competitive Teams
* Former member of the CSU, Fullerton men's gymnastics team, 1989-1992
* Coaching since 1991
* Southern California Gymnastics Judges Association 2010 Judge of the Year
* National Judging rating since 1995
* National Development Team Member, 1997
* Head Judge of the 2008 Junior Olympic National Championships
* Bachelor Degree in Biological Science, CSUF 1998
* Doctor of Chiropractic, private practice since 1998
* Hobbies include Kitesurfing, Standup Paddle Boarding, Surfing, Snowboarding, Salsa Dancing, and recently learned to Paraglide
Autumn Swankosky
* Competitive gymnast for 7 years
* Working on Masters in Family and Consumer Sciences, CSUN
* Bachelor of Arts, Communications from Washington State University
* Academic Scholarship and President's Honor Role, Washington State University
* Washington State University Tumbling Coach
* Loves to run Half-Marathons
* Engaged to Josh, both avid hikers
Ronny Camacho
* Strength and Conditioning Coach for Victory Team members
* Coaches our Youth Fitness classes
* Played football for the University of Hawaii, where he earned his degree in Sociology
* Mr. California, 2004
* Strength and Conditioning Coach for athletes since 2001
* Married to Elise, has a son Ronny Jr. who is a standout football player at Oaks Christian High School
Lara McCullum
* Coaches our Girl's Competitive Teams, Girls recreational
* Has been coaching since 1990, all levels from Pre-Team to Level 10
* Recently passed the Judge's examination, working on completing the Judges Certification
* Earned a Bachelors of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Washington, and is working on a graduate degree in Sports Psychology
* Loves reading, running and spending time outdoors with her dog
Joshua Shimanovsky
* Coaches our Boy's recreational gymnasts, tumbling, trampoline
* Competed in Trampoline, reaching Level 10
* 2008 California State Champion in Trampoline and Double Mini
* Has been coaching since 2007
* Black Belt in XMA (Extreme Martial Arts)
Jessica Terrel
* Coaches our Girl's Pre-Team and Competitive Teams, Girl's recreational gymnasts
* A competitive gymnast for 9 years, has been coaching since 2004
* State Certified Emergency Medical Technician
* Mom of Isabella and Devon
Ryan Platz
* Bachelor of Arts, Art History and Visual Culture, UC Santa Cruz
* Graduated with Honors
* Coaching gymnastics, tumbling, trampoline, cheer since 2006
* Competitive Gymnast, Tumbling & Trampoline for 7 years
* Went to Costa Rica on 5 week program to aid children in speaking, reading, writing, and to renovate schools and homes
* Plays First Part Alto Saxophone
Ashleigh Jamal
* Coaches Girl's recreational gymnastics and cheer
* Cheer coach since 2006
* Attends Moorpark College
Brent Ruzicka
* Coaches Boy's and Girl's recreational Gymnastics, tumbling, trampoline
* Three time Junior Olympic National Championship Qualifier
* Regional Floor Champion
* Trained and competed Gymnastics from Pre-Team to Level 10 with Coach Ray
* On a 5 month leave of absence while beginning his University studies in Germany
Jessi Shugar
* Coaches our Girl's recreational gymnasts
* Competed as a Level 10 Optional Gymnast
* Honor Roll Student at El Camino High School, majoring in Psychology
* Loves the beach and hanging out with friends
Alex Epler
* Coaches our Girl's recreational gymnasts
* Involved as a gymnast and coach since 1996
* Currently at University of California, Irvine, studying Psychology and Criminology
Carolyn Purkey
* 25+ years cheerleading and coaching experience
* USA staff instructor (7 years)
* CSUN (4 years)
* Canoga Park High School (13 years)
* Oak Park High School (8 years)
* Oaks Christian High School (2 years)
* Elite Cheer All-Stars (5 years)
* Teaching Credentials / Bachelor's Degree Physical Education
* CPR/First Aid Certification
* UCA/USA Coaching Certification
* Numerous Regional, State, & National Championships
Nicole Purkey
* 11 years cheerleading Oak Park High School, Elite Cheer All-Stars
* San Diego State University Competitive Cheerleading
* Numerous Regional, State and National Titles
* Choreographer
* Gymnast
* 5 years coaching experience
* Graduated from San Diego State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Marketing
Alyssa Hamel
* 4 years varsity cheerleading at Oak Park High School
* Senior Year Captain
* 2 years Competition Cheer
* 8 years gymnastics experience
* Currently attending Moorpark College
