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Kris Merlo Robinson

Kris Merlo Robinson Kris has been involved in gymnastics since 1972.  A former elite gymnast from St. Louis, Missouri, Kris received her physical therapy degree from the University of Missouri in 1987.  She continues to work to prevent injuries through education in the area of posture and muscle balance.  Kris has written articles for USECA, International Gymnast Magazine, USA Gymnastics and Technique Magazines, has been a presenter at USA Gymnastics Congress since 1990 and at Future Stars And Training Camps for the U.S. Men's Program.  She has also worked with the medical staff at numerous U.S. National Championship events as well as the recent 2003 World Championships.  She has been a featured clinician at Region I Congress and many other Regional Congress sessions and workshops.  Kris has coached at four universities over the course of sixteen years, has choreographed over a thousand floor routines and hundreds of beam routines to date.  Kris also enjoys working with Rhythmic and T&T athletes.  Known nationwide as "The Posture Lady", she bugs people about their posture at clinics and choreography sessions all over the country.  She has recently broadened her horizons again with a certification as a personal trainer through the National Council of Strength and Fitness.

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Jeff Robinson

Jeff Robinson Like Kris, Jeff has also been involved in gymnastics since 1972.  He received his early gymnastics training in Wiesbaden, Germany (T.V. Erbenheim) and went on to compete during the late 70's at Jacksonville State University in Alabama.  He has a Bachelors and a Masters degree in Education from Auburn and Memphis State respectively.  He has been coaching gymnastics at the high school, collegiate, and private club level since 1976 and has worked with numerous athletes who have had success at the State, Regional, National, and International level.  He has been involved for over fifteen years with the USA Gymnastics junior men's program, serving in many different roles.  He has served as USAG Florida State Chairman, Member of the 1995 USAG Men's Task Force, was chairman of the 2000-2004 USAG Age Group Competition Committee and is currently serving on the same committee for 2005-2008.  He has been a presenter at USAG Congress and a featured lecturer and clinician for many years at the state and regional level.  Jeff is also an independent associate for Pre-Paid Legal Services Inc. as well as being a SAG Stunt Player.

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