Impact Support Staff

Sharron Champagne
Office Manager, Recreational Gymnastics and Preschool Coach

​​Sharron has a degree in Recreation Management with a minor in Physical Education.  She has been coaching kids most of her life, first as an aquatic director and now as a gymnastics coach.  She enjoys helping kids learn new skills, and to help them realize that if they keep trying “they can do it” whatever “it” is. 

When she’s not coaching come visit her, she would be happy to help with any office need.  Sharron does it all at Impact.  And, she is well respected for her helpfulness and eagerness to connect with the Impact community.    
Classes:  preschool 3-5yrs and walking to 3 yrs, girls recreational gymnastics, girls little stars

Stephanie Ross 
Impact Support Staff

Although never a gymnast herself, Stephanie has always been interested in the sport of gymnastics.  She has 3 daughters who she enrolled in gymnastics classes when they were 3 years old.  Two of her daughters are now Impact team gymnasts.

As a mom Stephanie loves Impact for the positive atmosphere it provides for her girls.  As an Impact staff member, she hopes to give others the same warm welcome and great service she has always received at Impact! ​
Tasks:  You will see Stephanie in the office during many of our evenings.  Let her know if there is something you need!  

Impact Gymnastics Staff

Craig Thibaudeau
Business Owner, Impact Boy's Team Director, Tumbling Instructor

​Craig is the Impact Boy's Team Director.  He is the Region 6 Elite Team Coaching Committee Chairman.  For the past 20 years, his passion has been coaching athletes through the Junior Olympic program, and with the ultimate goal of helping his athletes reach their emotional and physical potential.  He believes that gymnastics is merely the vehicle through which his athletes ultimately achieve success in life.  In addition to coaching, he holds a doctorate in clinical psychology, and he is a practicing child clinical psychologist.      
Classes:  Boys Competitive team, advanced tumbling

Stu Goldstein
​Boy's Team Assistant Coach, Boys' Team Coach, Recreational Gymnastics Instructor, Tumbling Instructor

​Stu has over 40 years of experience both as a physical education teacher and as a gymnastics coach.  For over 30 years he has also been a nationally ranked judge.  His coaching and judging expertise are a valuable asset to the Impact boy's and girl's programs. 

​In his competitive days, Stu was a 4-year member of the Nationally ranked Southern Connecticut State University Gymnastics team and he placed 6th on trampoline at Junior Olympic Nationals.  Stu's talents even took him to a spot on the Wheaties cereal box.  Stu can handle anything!
Classes:  Boys Competitive team, boys open team, Girl's recreational, trampoline and tumbling 

Jackson Mercer 
Boys Team Coach, Recreational Gymnastics Coach ​

Jackson has been doing gymnastics competitively since he was 9 years old and is currently a Level 10 gymnast at Impact.  This is his first year coaching, and he already loves helping the kids in his class learn how to work hard and get new skills.  Jackson is a homeschooled senior who enjoys playing soccer and volleyball and loves to be outside.

Jackson's ability to connect with each of his students and help them find their path to success is why he is already a well-liked coach.  He has the right balance of structure and fun that kids needs and look forward to each week!   
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Classes:  Boys competitive team, boys recreational classes

Heather McGeehan
Girl's Xcel Team Coach, Open Team Coach

Heather loves all things gymnastics.  For the past four decades she has competed, coached, choreographed and  judged women’s artistic gymnastics.  She competed in college at the University of Pennsylvania where she earned a degree in Cultural Anthropology.  She also attended University of the Arts where she majored in dance.  New to Impact, Heather is very excited to be  working with the coaching staff and is thrilled to have the  opportunity to affect positive change in the lives of the young women she is working with.  Outside of the gym, Heather thoroughly enjoys volunteering on archaeology digs and at wildlife rescue centers.  At home you will find her dancing, reading or playing with her pups and reptiles.
Classes:  Girls competitive team, Girls open team, recreational gymnastics curriculum leader

Melissa Fraley 
Girl's Xcel  Team Coach 

Melissa is a welcomed addition to the Impact Team family.  She recently graduated with a masters degree in education.  In September 2019, she took her first job as a school counselor in the Franklin NH School District.  Despite her full-time work there, she decided that her passion for gymnastics and coaching was too much to keep her away from the sport.

Lucky for us, she is one of our Girl's team coaches at Impact.  Prior to coaching at Impact, Melissa coached a Junior Olympic Girl's Team, where she excelled as a compulsory coach... teaching beautiful lines and sound technique- all in an atmosphere of fun!  Melissa loves going to meets to "see the girls' hard work pay off."   
One of her best skills as a coach is that she works hard (and is successful) at building strong connections with each of the girls that she coaches.  For fun, she loves spending time with her dog, Ace! ​
Classes:  Girls competitive team 

Sydney Spenard 
Girl's Xcel Team Coach 

Sydney has been involved in the sport of gymnastics since she was 4 years old. Sydney was a level 8 gymnast when she decided that she wanted to start coaching. She has been coaching gymnastics for about 5 years and couldn’t be happier.  She said, “I look forward to coaching every day; it’s a family here at Impact.  I truly love the sport and knew I couldn’t be away from it.  I love the kids and seeing them happy and growing as gymnasts.”

​Sydney is currently studying health sciences and psychology at Rivier College as well as a member of the field hockey team there.  She said, "People ask me why would I want to drive so far to work when  I'm at school and I always tell them because this is what I love to do.  I tell them that I love to see the kids every class and help them achieve their goals."
Classes:  Girls competitive team 

​Jacob Laher
Recreational Gymnastics 

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​Jacob is a Level 10 gymnast on our boy's competitive team.  He trains 20 hours per week, and yet he still finds the time to excel in his academics.  While new to having his own classes this season, Jacob has quickly become one of our most positive and patient coaches.  He connects with each of his students, and he is a natural at assessing and meeting their unique needs.  Jacob also volunteers with our Special Athletes Program, which he loves; he is passionate about helping others!

We are excited to have Jacob on board on our coaching staff.  We look forward to seeing his growth as a coach.  
Classes:  Boys recreational gymnastics,  open gym
Classes:  Girl's Recreational Gymnastics, Shooting Stars Program