Twin City Twisters
Twin City Twisters, commonly shortened to TCT, is an artistic gymnastics facility located in Champlin, Minnesota. It has produced a number of elite gymnasts, collegiate gymnasts and Junior Olympics national qualifiers. Some of its most notable members are Maggie Nichols, Grace McCallum, Jessie DeZiel, Abby Paulson, and Olivia Trautman.
Full name | Twin City Twisters Gymnastics |
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Nicknames | TCT |
Sport | Artistic gymnastics |
Founded | September 1987; 27 years ago |
League | USA Gymnastics |
Based in | Champlin, Minnesota |
Owner | Mike Hunger |
Head coach | Sami Wozney |
Members | Maggie Nichols Jessie DeZiel Olivia Trautman Abby Paulson |
Website | Official site |
History
Mike Hunger, a Utah State University graduate, opened the facility in September 1987.[1][2]
Coaching staff
- Mike Hunger - Owner and Head coach - Minnesota Golden Gophers men's gymnastics team member
- Sami Wozney
- Sarah Jantzi
- Rich Stenger - Minnesota Golden Gophers assistant coach, former Roseville High School assistant coach [3]
Notable alumni
The following gymnasts have come out of TCT's program:
- Jessie DeZiel - 2011 U.S. National team member, 2011 Pan American Games team member and Nebraska Cornhuskers team member (Class of 2011)
- Grace McCallum - U.S. National team member (2018–present), 2018 and 2019 World Champion, 2018 Pacific Rim Champion, and 2018 Pan American Champion
- Maggie Nichols - U.S. National team member (2013–2016), 2015 World Champion, and 2017 & 2018 NCAA Champion (Oklahoma Sooners)[4]
References
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