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Our Coaches

Thrive Gym Is Proud To Have The Most Rigorous Training

Requirements For Our Staff in the Industry.

ALL Instructors Complete The Following

Requirements To Join Our Coaching Team:

All Instructors are USA Gymnastics Safe Sport Certified.
All Instructors have passed FBI, State and Child Protective Services background checks.
All Instructors are CPR and First Aid Certified
All Instructors are required to have a valid Instructor or Professional Membership with USA Gymnastics.
All Instructors are required to complete at least 2 continuing education courses per year.
All Instructors go through a systematic training process that utilizes the best resources in the industry.

Courtney Parfitt, Owner

Lisa Robbins, Chief of Staff

Lisa has been with Thrive Gym since 2018 as Chief of Staff for the company. She has a finance and employment law background and is an alumni of UMGC. She had experience with gymnastics and other related sports in her youth. She is a girl scout leader, treasurer for a private company, business owner, and served as a liaison for financial literacy in youth. She has two daughters in competitive gymnastics at Thrive.

Lisa Robbins, Chief of Staff

Cheree Ragin, Director of Operations

Sarah Priebe, Director of Human Resources

Sarah has been with us since 2008, and was formerly a cheerleader and gymnast herself. Sarah holds a B.S. in Health and Exercise Science, and has prior experience in physical therapy. She is a seasoned coach with extensive experience, having worked with students of all skill levels. Sarah has led her competitive teams in three back to back Maryland state championships, and her favorite part of working at Thrive is watching children achieve their goals.

Sarah Priebe, Director of Human Resources

Cherae Ragin, Team Director

Mandy Moran, Assistant Team Director

Samantha Brown, Satff & Events Trainer

Hailey Wilberger, Customer & Community Care Director

Hailey has been a part of the Thrive Gym staff for 8 years, and was previously our Camp Director from summer 2018 - summer 2020. She has a B.S. in Family Science from the University of Maryland, and is a former gymnast herself. Hailey’s favorite part about being a member of the Thrive team is enjoying a company culture that is always open to growth and change.

Hailey Wilberger, Customer & Community Care Director

Olive Honecker, Grade School Director

Michaela Vernon, Preschool Director

Emily Barrett,

Marcus Wheeless. Ninja Zone Director

Marcus has over five years of coaching experience. He has an extensive background in Tae Kwon Do, receiving his black belt at age 11; he also has a passion for Hip Hop, and has competed all over the DMV. Marcus attended Prince George’s Community College and Capitol College. His favorite aspect about coaching at Thrive Gym is getting to witness his students’ progress.

Marcus Wheeless. Ninja Zone Director

Emily Cacciotti, Dance Director

Laurie Merrell,

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