Shayna Sleight

Camp Director, Recreational Program Manager, Flip Into Fitness Coordinator, Coach

Shayna joined our staff in 2010. She manages the Recreational Gymnastics and Camp programs for HOH. As HOH's resident nutritionist her duties include conducting nutrition clinics for our team girls and training our fabulous staff in coaching technique. Shayna has a degree in Nutrition from the University of Oregon. In her spare time she enjoys working out and visiting family.

BIRTH CITY, STATE: Westlake Village, CA

YEARS WITH HEAD OVER HEELS: Started in February 2010

ASTROLOGICAL SIGN: Taurus

CHINESE YEAR: Rabbit

FAVORITE COLOR: Pink and Green

FAVORITE FOOD: Avocado

FAVORITE MUSIC: Beyonce

WHAT DO YOU DO ON YOUR SPARE TIME? Run, read true crime novels, cook, eat, walk, daydream, go to the beach, watch terrible reality television, go dancing

FAVORITE VACATION DESTINATION: Tropical beach…I’m not picky…just as long as there is a tropical beach…actually, I’m not even that picky—if it’s a vacation, it’s my favorite

HOBBIES: Running, cooking, reading, learning

WHAT INSPIRES YOU? Future of myself, family and friends; new people, things and ideas; pursuit of knowledge and happiness for myself and others; nature’s beauty and mystery

FAVORITE TV SHOW/MOVIE: Friends. There will never be a better sit-com.

WHAT ATTRACTED YOU TO ATHLETICS AND WORKING WITH CHILDREN?
I was always doing gymnastics around my house and in the yard, so my parents signed me up for gymnastics. I started coaching in high-school to help pay for my gymnastics tuition, and I realized how rewarding it is to work with children. With kids, there is no holding back your fun, silly side…and they just naturally have so much love for you. I love being able to see progress in so many areas over a short time period. Working with kids is where it‘s at!

WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT ATHLETIC ARTS?
I love that athletic arts allows for creativity in movement, balance and strength, and promotes being in top physical condition. It brings on the ooohs and aaahs.

EXPERIENCE:
Competitive gymnast for 7 years
Gymnastics coach for 9 years
BS from Oregon State University in Nutrition and Exercise Science