About Us - Coaches and Staff

 Hi!  I am Tanaya Williams and I live for gymnastics!  I have been in the gymnastics business for my entire life. I participated in gymnastics, dance, cheerleading, and track throughout my school years. I began coaching in my father's gym when I was very young and just never stopped!  My father was a competitive gymnast, trampolinist, and circus performer. He was also my coach for most of my childhood. I owe my passion for the sport and for teaching to him! 

I am a lifelong learner and have studied three major areas in college that I apply in my work daily – Education, Human Performance, and Business Management. Besides formal college studies, I have numerous other certifications and course completions.  You can check out some of them on the wall behind the front desk.  Some of these include -

 · USA Gymnastics National Instructor

· American Heart Association CPR/First Aid Instructor

· USAG Safety and Risk Management Certification

· USOC SafeSport Certified

· American Red Cross Lifeguard and swim Instructor Certification

· National Youth Sports Coaching Academy Certified

· Positive Coaching Alliance Double Goal Coach Certified

· Stewards of Children – Recognizing and Responding to Child Abuse and Neglect

 and, the Florida Department of Children and Families 40 hour Child Care Facility Training.

I am married to my high school sweetheart, Scott, and we have an amazing daughter, Perisa! You will see both of them in the gym with me almost daily. 

Hello! My name is Melissa Dundis and I have been involved in the sport of gymnastics pretty much my entire life. From competing as a youngster, then teaching classes, coaching team to running a facility.

I work as a mail carrier for the USPS. When I became a full time carrier three years ago I stopped coaching.

Missing the sport I spent my life cultivating I decided it was time to see about getting back into it. As good timing would have it I found Galactic Gymnastics needing a coach.

I am a technician and like to have a good time in my classes through positive reinforcement, proper technique and being innovative. I have taught preschool through Level 9 women's competitive gymnastics. I believe good basics early on equal safe and productive results whether it’s a class or team situation.

I have been a USA Gymnastics compulsory judge, CPR and first aid trained, a USA Gymnastics University Certified Instructor, Meet Director, and have completed the USAG Safety and Risk Management Course.

When I am not delivering mail or coaching you can find me playing in our band called Acoustic Ramblers with my husband of 19 years.

I look forward to working with Tanaya and Alissa and meeting the growing family here at Galactic Gymnastics. Please don’t be shy about introducing yourself and starting a conversation. I am happy to answer any questions you may have!