Somerton Gymnastics Coaches 

Donna Guenther

Owner - Head Coach Somerton Gymnastics - 1994 - present
Pennsylvania State Gymnastics Chairperson - 1997 - present
USAG Safety Certified
PDP I & II certified
KAT certified
American Heart Association and CPR Certified
Professional Member of USA Gymnastics
Gwynedd Mercy College - Special Education and Elementary Education
Head Compulsory Coach/Assistant Optional Coach - 1983 - 1994 at Central Bucks Gymnastics Club
Preschool Director at Central Bucks Gymnastics - 1990 - 1994
Coached many gymnasts to National competitions, and full Scholarships for college

Michelle Brinkman

Employed at Somerton since 1996
USAG Safety Certified
American Heart Association and CPR Certified
Professional Member of USA Gymnastics
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Gwynedd Mercy College. Pursuing Masters Degree in Special Education at Holy Family College.
I competed at Somerton Gymnastics for 5 years and at the Northeast YMCA for 4 years. I teach third grade in the Philadelphia School District.

Elizabeth Dalton (Liz)

Employed at Somerton since 2004
USAG Safety Certified
American Heart Association and CPR Certified
Professional Member of USA Gymnastics
Education: I graduated from Neshaminy High School. I graduated from Penn State-Abington with a Business Degree.
I was a gymnast for thirteen years. I competed through to Level 10. In my spare time, I like to spend time with friends. I love traveling to meets and getting to see the State and Country.

Kim Madara

Employed at Somerton since 2006
USAG Safety Certified
American Heart Association and CPR Certified
Professional Member of USA Gymnastics
Education: Bucks County Community College – Associates Degree, Mercer County College – Degree in Liberal Arts.
I was a competitive gymnast at Southampton Gymnastics for ten years. I have been involved in gymnastics since the age of two. I grew up in a gymnastics family of coaches and judges. My daughter is also a competitive gymnast at Somerton.

Chanelle Lyons

Employed at Somerton since 2005
Education: Neshaminy High School, Central Florida Community College, Temple University
I was a competitive cheerleader for eighteen years. I took tumbling classes at Somerton for three years. I graduated Temple university with an Elementary and Special Education degree. I also work at St. Mary’s Medical Center as an Emergency Room Tech. I volunteer at a local rescue squad as an EMT and at a fire station. I love working with kids and coaching all sports.

Bridget Hild

Employed at Somerton since 1999
USAG Safety Certified
American Heart Association and CPR Certified
Professional Member of USA Gymnastics
Education: Neshaminy High School, University of Rhode Island (Full Gymnastics Scholarship) – Bachelor of Science Degree
I was a competitive gymnast at Somerton Gymnastics for twelve years. I finished my gymnastics as a Level 10 and made it to USAG Nationals. I competed college gymnastics at URI for four years. I love spending time with my friends and family especially during the summer at the shore. I enjoy reading and hope to travel more in the upcoming years.

Christine Galasso

Employed at Somerton since 2007
USAG Safety Certified
American Heart Association and CPR Certified
Professional Member of USA Gymnastics
Education: BFA - Olney High School
I started coaching in 1995.  I got into gymnastics because my daughter became a competitive gymnast.  I like spending time with my family.  I am married with 3 children - 2 boys and of course my daughter.  I also like spending time with my 2 pit bulls, Natasha and Lexi, and my 2 cats, Morgan and Jax.  My favorite past time is being at the beach.

Danielle Mirsch

Employed at Somerton since 2002
USAG Safety Certified
American Heart Association and CPR Certified
Professional Member of USA Gymnastics
Education: Bachelor of Science Degree with a minor in Biology from Shippensburg University.
 I competed at Somerton Gymnastics as an optional gymnast graduating as a Level 9.  I attended Level 9 Regionals.  During my college gymnastics, I competed with Wilson College for two years.  My favorite events are floor and beam.  I enjoy coaching the gymnasts at Somerton and hope to make a difference in their all around growth and development.  I recently moved back to the area and enjoy spending time with my family and friends. 

Karen Hild

Somerton gymnastics started as a drop-off site for my gymnast daughter's practices.  After her graduation and continuing gymnastics in college, I knew I would miss my connection at the gym.  I now manage the office at Somerton, afternoons, evenings, and Saturdays.  I have seven years of office experience.  Recently, I finished a sixteen year career as a preschool teacher.  (I enjoy interacting with the children that stop in the office with their parents.)  My husband and I reside in Trevose, we have two wonderful daughters, a great son-in-law and our grandson Johnathon.