Somerton Coaches

Donna Guenther   

Owner/Head Coach Somerton Gymnastics 1994 – present  
Pennsylvania State Gymnastics Chairperson1997 – present
USAG Safety Certified, USA Gymnastics W300 and W400 Certified Junior Olympic National Coach
PDP I & II certified
KAT certified

Pennsylvania Gymnastic State Director
American Heart Association and CPR Certified
Professional Member of USA Gymnastics
Gwynedd Mercy College – Special Education and Elementary Education
Head Compulsory Coach/Assistant Optional Coach – 1983 – 1994 at Central Bucks Gymnastics Club
Preschool Director at Central Bucks Gymnastics – 1990 – 1994
Coached many gymnasts to National competitions, and full Scholarships for college

Bridget Hild

Employed at Somerton since 1999

USAG Safety Certified
USAG Professional Member

Education:
Neshaminy High School
University of Rhode Island: Bachelor’s Degree in Science: Exercise Science
W300 Course Completion: Junior Olympic Coach Certification
W400 Course Completion: National Coach Certification

USAG Level 10 National Qualifier
Full Athletic Scholarship to URI

I have been a part of Somerton Gymnastics since I was 6 years old.  After graduating as a gymnast here, it was an obvious transition to become a coach.  After completing four years of college, I was ready to make this my career.  My goal is to coach with passion whether I am working with pre-school age or our competitive team.  I can only hope that the lessons I learned in and out of the gym through the sport can be passed on to my athletes.

Kara Girard

Employed since September 2020

Carly Pogachefsky

Employed at Somerton since 2008  
USAG Safety Certified  USAG Professional Member
Graduated from Bensalem High School

I was a competitive gymnast at Somerton, and started coaching recreational classes here in high school. After graduating I found I had a passion for teaching the sport and I love having the opportunity to now coach every age and skill level! Gymnastics has the ability to enhance self-confidence, dedication, and strength and I enjoy helping to bring out those characteristics in my athletes, all while they learn how to flip!

Jenna Lynn

Education:  Attending William Tennent High School
Class of 2018

USAG Safety Certified

Bailey Warner

CPR Trained
USAG Safety Certified

Education:  2016 Graduate from Archbishop Ryan High School.  Currently attending Widener University for a Degree in Biology

I competed Level 3 at the Newtown Athletic Center.  I did ten years in cheer leading and tumbling.  I currently am a part of the nationally competing team at Widener for cheer.  I love working with kids and spreading my passion for the sport.  In my free time, I love volunteering at animal hospitals in the area.

Julianne Flocke

USAG Safety Certified

Education:  Central Bucks H.S. East, Fordham University – Communications, Magna Cum Laude City University of New York Hunter College – BA Anthropology

I began my gymnastics training at Central Bucks Gymnastics where I had the privilege of meeting Donna.  I then transitioned into ballet where I obtained my education from various local teachers with focus in the Vaganova technique.  My pre-professional ballet training was obtained at schools such as: The Joffrey Ballet, Nashville Ballet, and Pennsylvania Academy of Ballet under John and Margarita White.  I danced professionally with Northern Plains Ballet before enrolling into school.  Now a wife and mother of four, I strive to share my experiences and knowledge with the students here at Somerton.

Jen Waring

Employed since February 2013

Red Cross and CPR Trained

Education:  Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Educations from Bloomsburg

Gymnastics has been a huge part of my life since I was a little girl and I find joy in bringing out the best in every child who shows interest in the sport.  The life-long lessons that I learned throughout my 12 years of competitive gymnastics have helped to shape who I am today.  My family including my mom, dad and little sister Alexa love to travel and we have a Golden Retriever puppy that we love with all our hearts.  I find joy in watching children accomplish their goals both in school and at Somerton Gymnastics and I truly believe in the mission here of teaching the “total” child.

Somerton gymnastics started as a drop-off site for my gymnast daughter’s practices.  After her graduation and continuing gymnastics in college, I knew I would miss my connection at the gym.  I now manage the office at Somerton, afternoons, evenings, and Saturdays. Recently, I finished a sixteen year career as a preschool teacher.  (I enjoy interacting with the children that stop in the office with their parents.)  My husband and I reside in Trevose, we have two wonderful daughters, a great son-in-law and 2 wonderful grand children Johnathan and Ruth.