Duane and Jennifer Meilstrup, Owners
Duane has been coaching competitive gymnastics and cheer for over 20 years.
He is the head coach of the competitive cheer teams, competitive gymnastics teams, and coaches advanced tumbling classes.
He began his cheerleading career in college where he won three college national championships at UCA College Nationals.
He then went on to study competitive gymnastics under one of the best gymnastic coaches in the country.
Duane has coached and choreographed routines for Jones County Junior College, Mississippi State University,
Copiah-Lincoln Community College, and many others.
He also choreographs routines for High School competitions and is the current technical coach for Brookhaven High School.
He has coached many nationally ranked all star teams and has developed one of the best and long-standing programs in this area.
Duane is a member of the United States All Star Federation and is credentialed in Levels 1-5 as well as tumbling.
He is on staff with USASF and is one of two instructors in the state.
He is also a professional member of USA Gymnastics and is safety certified through them.
Jenni works in many capacities at the gym and currently coaches the extremely talented Dream Team.
She is also a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner at McComb Children's Clinic.
She is a professional member and safety certified through USA Gymnastics.
Duane and Jenni met at Mississippi College and married in 1995.
They have four children and have been blessed with a wonderful son-in-law.
They attend First Baptist Church in Brookhaven.
He is the head coach of the competitive cheer teams, competitive gymnastics teams, and coaches advanced tumbling classes.
He began his cheerleading career in college where he won three college national championships at UCA College Nationals.
He then went on to study competitive gymnastics under one of the best gymnastic coaches in the country.
Duane has coached and choreographed routines for Jones County Junior College, Mississippi State University,
Copiah-Lincoln Community College, and many others.
He also choreographs routines for High School competitions and is the current technical coach for Brookhaven High School.
He has coached many nationally ranked all star teams and has developed one of the best and long-standing programs in this area.
Duane is a member of the United States All Star Federation and is credentialed in Levels 1-5 as well as tumbling.
He is on staff with USASF and is one of two instructors in the state.
He is also a professional member of USA Gymnastics and is safety certified through them.
Jenni works in many capacities at the gym and currently coaches the extremely talented Dream Team.
She is also a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner at McComb Children's Clinic.
She is a professional member and safety certified through USA Gymnastics.
Duane and Jenni met at Mississippi College and married in 1995.
They have four children and have been blessed with a wonderful son-in-law.
They attend First Baptist Church in Brookhaven.
Katie Paulk Bell, Head Coach and Choreographer
Katie is a long-time member of MS Gym of Dreams.
She started at the gym at 4 years of age in our recreational classes. She excelled quickly as a competitive gymnast before moving to our competitive cheer program where she cheered throughout her school years.
She competed as a Level 5 cheerleader at Gym of Dreams and went on to cheer in college at Southwest.
She also had the opportunity to compete at The Worlds Cheerleading Championship twice.
Katie is from McComb and graduated from North Pike High School where she was a varsity cheerleader.
She graduated from University of Southern Mississippi with a degree in Marketing.
She married her true love Devon Bell and they have made their home in McComb. They have one daughter Brynn Bell who is getting ready to start her journey to the Olympics!
Katie has been a integral member of the Gym of Dreams family as not only an athlete but now as a coach.
We are blessed to have her experience coaching cheer tumble classes, competitive gymnastics, and competitive all star cheerleaders.
Her choreography skills and eye for detail cannot be matched!
Katie is a long-time member of MS Gym of Dreams.
She started at the gym at 4 years of age in our recreational classes. She excelled quickly as a competitive gymnast before moving to our competitive cheer program where she cheered throughout her school years.
She competed as a Level 5 cheerleader at Gym of Dreams and went on to cheer in college at Southwest.
She also had the opportunity to compete at The Worlds Cheerleading Championship twice.
Katie is from McComb and graduated from North Pike High School where she was a varsity cheerleader.
She graduated from University of Southern Mississippi with a degree in Marketing.
She married her true love Devon Bell and they have made their home in McComb. They have one daughter Brynn Bell who is getting ready to start her journey to the Olympics!
Katie has been a integral member of the Gym of Dreams family as not only an athlete but now as a coach.
We are blessed to have her experience coaching cheer tumble classes, competitive gymnastics, and competitive all star cheerleaders.
Her choreography skills and eye for detail cannot be matched!
Cabie Cliburn, Recreational Gymnastics Director
We are so excited to have Cabie as our Recreational Gymnastics Director.
She brings a whole fresh and new approach to this position and already has done a phenomenal job!
She started her coaching career as a parent coach with our Tiny All-Stars.
The past several years she has worked with Mini, Junior, and Senior level teams.
Cabie is a former Gym of Dreams competitive cheerleader! She is married to Keith Cliburn.
They have four children all of which are current competitive cheerleaders.
We are so excited to have her lead our young recreational athletes and help instill in them
a solid foundation and love for the sport.
We are so excited to have Cabie as our Recreational Gymnastics Director.
She brings a whole fresh and new approach to this position and already has done a phenomenal job!
She started her coaching career as a parent coach with our Tiny All-Stars.
The past several years she has worked with Mini, Junior, and Senior level teams.
Cabie is a former Gym of Dreams competitive cheerleader! She is married to Keith Cliburn.
They have four children all of which are current competitive cheerleaders.
We are so excited to have her lead our young recreational athletes and help instill in them
a solid foundation and love for the sport.
Lacy Gunnell
Lacy has been at the gym as a parent and coach for many years.
She is currently the Assistant Coach for Tiny, Mini, and Youth All Stars. S
he also helps with tumbling and recreational classes.
Lacy is our beauty guru and keeps all of our athletes looking phenomenal!
Stay tuned to her complete bio to come!!
Lacy has been at the gym as a parent and coach for many years.
She is currently the Assistant Coach for Tiny, Mini, and Youth All Stars. S
he also helps with tumbling and recreational classes.
Lacy is our beauty guru and keeps all of our athletes looking phenomenal!
Stay tuned to her complete bio to come!!
Kathryn Meilstrup
Kathryn has been in the gym...well since birth!
She is a former competitive gymnasts and competitive All Star cheerleader.
She competed at Worlds four times and once at The Summit.
She was a Varsity Cheerleader for Brookhaven High School and captain her senior year.
She is currently the head coach for Starkville Southern Storm, competitive gymnastics coach,
and a USA Gymnastics compulsory judge.
She returns home as a consultant coach and choreographer.
Kathryn has been in the gym...well since birth!
She is a former competitive gymnasts and competitive All Star cheerleader.
She competed at Worlds four times and once at The Summit.
She was a Varsity Cheerleader for Brookhaven High School and captain her senior year.
She is currently the head coach for Starkville Southern Storm, competitive gymnastics coach,
and a USA Gymnastics compulsory judge.
She returns home as a consultant coach and choreographer.
All Star and Recreational Coaches
We are blessed to have one of the best and most qualified coaches work with and minister to our athletes.
Claire Simpson, Mary Ellen Brock, Kaitlin Smith, William Hodgson, Jake Meilstrup,
We are blessed to have one of the best and most qualified coaches work with and minister to our athletes.
Claire Simpson, Mary Ellen Brock, Kaitlin Smith, William Hodgson, Jake Meilstrup,
Lisha Jordan, Office Staff
Heather Gonzalez, Kid's Night Out Director