Tandi
USAG Certified Coach
CT Teaching Endorsements
600-Interscholastic/
Intramural Coach
030 - Biology Grades 7-12
032 - Physics Grades 7-12
Tandi Carignan is a professional educator teacher with 18 years of experience working positively with children. Plainfield's Teacher of the Year, Tandi emphasizes making positive connections with youth and providing structure, care, and support on their individual journey. Her teaching expertise is AP Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, and Physics - all subjects that lend themselves perfectly to the correct form and safety of a gymnastics program.
Tandi currently also coaches the NFA gymnastics team and teaches AP Physics at NFA.
USAG Certified Coach
CT Teaching Endorsements
600-Interscholastic/
Intramural Coach
Emma McMillan studies Anatomy and Stretching technique and is employed professionally in this capacity. Her knowledge of the human body and appropriate stretch and strength techniques provide safety in our sport and during skill progression. Connecticut's Assistant Coach of the Year, Emma works individually with every gymnast she comes in contact with to ensure maximum growth in the sport. Her uplifting, caring, and calm personality allows students to push through their fears and perform at their best.
Emma currently also coaches the NFA gymnastics team
USAG Certified Coach
Jess Doubleday has spent her life engaged in helping others on their fitness journeys. Through personal fitness, coaching gymnastics, and creating amazing tumble circuits every experience with Coach Jess leads to forward progress. Outside of the gym Coach Jess is a Behavior Interventionist and works amazingly with all children helping them gain confidence, overcome fears, and "give love to their brain".
Cheer Certified Coach
Outside of Aries Stephanie is the director of the Saint James Cheer Team. Stephanie works closely with our Tumble and ACA athletes.
Owner of Routine Legends
Cheer Certified Coach
Nicole joined us this year to help lead our cheer team to success. She comes with years of experience working with children and her passion shines through.
Cheer Certified Coach
Outside of Aries Kim is the program director for Plainfield Youth Cheer and is a chef. She currently is the lead cheer coach for Aries Cheer Academy
Cheer Certified Coach
Outside of Aries Malia works with the Plainfield Youth Cheer Program. Malia works closely with our Tumble and ACA athletes.
Outside of Aries Rhi currently enrolled in school in pursuit of her Nursing Degree!
Brittany has coached youth rec through Plainfield focusing on the individual development of young children. She works incredibly well with all our young children, especially those requiring a gentle hand and extra patience.
Krista has coached through the YMCA and enjoys working with youth - especially the introductory kids and me and my grown up kids.
Cheer coach and Birthday Party Director. A recent graduate, Kyla brings professionalism beyond her age and a genuine care and love for the kids she works with.
Sophomore at NT and our Aries Team Captain - Competitive Platinum Level
Sophomore at WT and Aries Team Captain - Competitive Diamond Level
Freshman at PHS and volunteer for classes
Sophomore at NFA and volunteer for classes