Karyn, originally from Spring, Texas, has been passionate about athletics her whole life, especially gymnastics. At 3, she began training with famed coach Bela Karolyi and joined the "Hope's Team" for future Olympians. She also developed a love for ballet, balancing both for years until her sister's gymnastics injury led her family to step away from the sport. In high school, Karyn joined the Klein Oak Strutters, continued ballet, and dabbled in cheer. After high school, she returned to gymnastics, coaching for 15 years and founding 5 competitive Xcel teams at Basel’s Gymnastics. Under her leadership, her program won the BEST XCEL GYMNASTICS PROGRAM IN TEXAS award. Besides coaching, Karyn works as an administrative assistant here at Basel's, teaches Pure Barre, is studying to become a Holistic & Sports Nutritionist, and is a mom to three amazing teenagers with her handsome Hubby.
Coach Briana is an American-Romanian with a lifetime spent in gymnastics, Briana is a former professional gymnast who followed in her father’s footsteps to become a coach, choreographer, and judge. She has extensive experience coaching Junior Olympic Girls Artistic Gymnastics, with over 30 years of training athletes at various levels. Briana is passionate about working with student-athletes, always prioritizing their academic success alongside their athletic development. She prides herself on fostering the mental, emotional, and physical health of her athletes, focusing on building strong fundamentals to help them reach their full potential.
Outside of her professional life, Briana enjoys traveling with her husband and son, reading, and spending time at the beach.
Outside of her professional life, Briana enjoys traveling with her husband and son, reading, and spending time at the beach.
A former elite-level gymnast with over 25 years of coaching experience, Ashley has a strong background in gymnastics, cheerleading, and dance. Throughout her career, she has gained extensive expertise in coaching gymnastics and choreography, helping athletes of all levels achieve their goals. Passionate about working with students, Ashley emphasizes both athletic development and personal growth in her coaching philosophy.
Outside of gymnastics, Ashley enjoys spending quality time with her family, including her two sons, and cherishing life’s simple pleasures.
Outside of gymnastics, Ashley enjoys spending quality time with her family, including her two sons, and cherishing life’s simple pleasures.
Angela is a former optional gymnast of Basel’s. Angie is a dedicated gymnastics professional with nearly a decade of competitive experience and over 10 years of coaching expertise. She has a passion for working with children and parents, fostering growth, and ensuring success in gymnastics and beyond.
A former optional gymnast of Basel’s, Melissa has been doing gymnastics since childhood and brings a vibrant and outgoing approach to her work. She is passionate about helping athletes grow and thrive in gymnastics, with a focus on both technical skill and personal development. In addition to her coaching career, Melissa is pursuing a career in esthetics, blending her love for fitness with a focus on health and wellness. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her two dogs, who are a big part of her life.
Hi! I’m Coach Daisy and I am one of the TNT team coaches. I started coming to Basel’s in 2005, and over the years I participated in programs from preschool, Hot Shots, Cheer, Girls Team, TNT and even tumbling classes.
I am fortunate to be on the other side now as a coach and it’s the best job in the whole world!
I am fortunate to be on the other side now as a coach and it’s the best job in the whole world!
Abrianna grew up in Spring, TX. She did gymnastics for 10 years. Throughout that time, she competed for 3 years. Later, she went on to coach gymnastics during her high school and college years. After graduating from Texas State University, she is now joyfully working in our front office as a receptionist! A fun fact about Abrianna: she loves to travel and experience new cultures and languages.