Ostan has over 12 years coaching experience in the Wabash Valley. He has worked with athletes of all skill levels and all ages. He has coached competitive tumbling for 5 years and is a licensed judge through the USTA. He has dozens of National Championships. He has worked as a head coach for a competitive cheerleading program, as well as with local high schools and middle schools. He has also worked as a competitive cheerleading judge in Indiana and Illinois. He recently co-hosted USTA Nationals 2010 in Springfield, Illinois.
Erica Baldridge-Owner and Coach
Hello Everyone, My name is Erica Baldridge and I have been involved with tumbling, cheer, and gymnastics my whole life. I grew up in Indiana and have taught at different gyms across the United States. I recently have been the Program Director of a franchise called The Little Gym for the past four years. I have extensive education and experience in Child Development. I am excited to bring a new program to OTTA that allows all students to experience the love of gymnastics and tumbling.
Allison Gard-Instructor
My name is Allison Gard and I’m 15 years old. At OTTA, my job is to assist Ostan in coaching the pre-team. I am currently on the tumble team myself. I also am a member of West Vigo Cheer Team.
Austin Seeley-Instructor and Front Desk
My name is Austin Seeley. I attended school in Terre Haute through the Vigo Country School Corporation. I have been involved in cheerleading since the 5th grade, where I have been a competitor and assistant coach. I am a sophomore at Indiana State University where I am majoring in Elementary and Special Education. I am currently the head cheer coach at Otter Creek Middle School and also do choreography for the Terre Haute North High School Cheer teams.
Jessica Sherertz-Instructor
My name is Jessica Sherertz and I am from Terre Haute. I was a cheerleader at Woodrow Wilson Middle School, Terre Haute North High School, and Indiana State University. I was a member of the gymnastics team at Terre Haute Gymnastics Plus during elementary school and competed for Terre Haute North’s Gymnastics Team in high school. I graduated from Indiana State with a degree in Elementary Education. I taught second grade in North Carolina for three years and hope to have another classroom soon in Indiana. I love working with kids and cheerleading and gymnastics have always been my passion. I also teach group exercise classes at Indiana State University’s Student Recreation Center.
