Meet the Team
Crystal Richter
Head Coach - Gold/Platinum/Diamond Coach
Owner/Program Director
USA Gymnastics Professional
Safety Certified
CPR Certified
Concussion Training
Crystal trained in Gymnastics for 10 years, beginning at the age of 8. She started coaching at the age of 12. At 17, she had her own tumbling programs at Ausable Dance Center and Gail Wildfong School of Dance. At 18, she was the head coach at Roscommon Gymnastics. When she turned 19, she took over as Director of Roscommon Gymnastics, opened her own gym, created a competitive gymnastics team, and continued to grow at the age of 21. The program was renamed Skye High Gymnastics Center.
Head Coach - Gold/Platinum/Diamond Coach
Owner/Program Director
USA Gymnastics Professional
Safety Certified
CPR Certified
Concussion Training
Crystal trained in Gymnastics for 10 years, beginning at the age of 8. She started coaching at the age of 12. At 17, she had her own tumbling programs at Ausable Dance Center and Gail Wildfong School of Dance. At 18, she was the head coach at Roscommon Gymnastics. When she turned 19, she took over as Director of Roscommon Gymnastics, opened her own gym, created a competitive gymnastics team, and continued to grow at the age of 21. The program was renamed Skye High Gymnastics Center.
Amber Richter
Silver Gymnastics Coach
Amber trained in gymnastics for 11 years, competing for two of those years. She started coaching at the age of 12, assisting Crystal at Roscommon Gymnastics, Ausable Dance Center, and Gail Wildfong School of Dance.
Silver Gymnastics Coach
Amber trained in gymnastics for 11 years, competing for two of those years. She started coaching at the age of 12, assisting Crystal at Roscommon Gymnastics, Ausable Dance Center, and Gail Wildfong School of Dance.
Sieara Myers
Competitive Cheer Coach
Bronze Gymnastics Coach
CPR certified
Concussion training
First aid training
Sieara trained in sideline cheerleading for 10 years and trained in competitive cheerleading for 8 years. Sieara started coaching at age 16 at Elite Fury Athletics in Gaylord. When she turned 19, she coached at Genesee High School for varsity cheerleading. She also instructed gymnastics at Grand Blanc Gymnastics recreational program.
Competitive Cheer Coach
Bronze Gymnastics Coach
CPR certified
Concussion training
First aid training
Sieara trained in sideline cheerleading for 10 years and trained in competitive cheerleading for 8 years. Sieara started coaching at age 16 at Elite Fury Athletics in Gaylord. When she turned 19, she coached at Genesee High School for varsity cheerleading. She also instructed gymnastics at Grand Blanc Gymnastics recreational program.
Alicia Wolcott
Tumbling Coach
Concussion Certification
CPR Certified
Safety Certified
Cheer Professional
Gymnastics Professional
Alicia participated in Cheerleading for 10 years attending various competitions. She began coaching in Grayling at the age of 20 and has retained that position for 6 years. Alicia was recently hired at Skye High Gymnastics Center to assist with Aerial Silks classes and run the competitive cheer program. She also teaches an adult strength and flexibility course!
Tumbling Coach
Concussion Certification
CPR Certified
Safety Certified
Cheer Professional
Gymnastics Professional
Alicia participated in Cheerleading for 10 years attending various competitions. She began coaching in Grayling at the age of 20 and has retained that position for 6 years. Alicia was recently hired at Skye High Gymnastics Center to assist with Aerial Silks classes and run the competitive cheer program. She also teaches an adult strength and flexibility course!
Ryan Mech
Women's Empowerment through Self-Defense
In 2007, Ryan was deployed to Iraq in the National Army Guard. It was there that Ryan discovered submission wrestling: also known as grappling. During his deployment to Iraq, Ryan met an elite grappler from India who taught him some fundamentals. It was enough to make him fall in love with the art. In summer 2008, Ryan returned to his home in Tennessee. To much of his surprise, a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu school was just opening up in the town where he resided. Ryan immediately contacted them and enrolled in their academy. Due to the lack of interest in the small town where the academy was located it was forced to go out of business after just a year. Ryan wasn't willing to give up. Ryan received his blue belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in 2011. Shortly after earning his blue belt Ryan ended up moving back to his home town in Northern Michigan. In 2013/2014 he entered 2 MMA matches with the support and coaching skills of David Shepherd. Ryan lost his first match to a close and controversial decision and won his second fight by way of TKO. Shortly after this time, Ryan established his own club. Ryan continues to teach people locally in the Northern Michigan area and travels to many seminars per year to continue his knowledge. Ryan is a level 7 under Gokor and Gene Lebell. If you aren't familiar with Gokor or Gene go to Gokor.com for more info.
Women's Empowerment through Self-Defense
In 2007, Ryan was deployed to Iraq in the National Army Guard. It was there that Ryan discovered submission wrestling: also known as grappling. During his deployment to Iraq, Ryan met an elite grappler from India who taught him some fundamentals. It was enough to make him fall in love with the art. In summer 2008, Ryan returned to his home in Tennessee. To much of his surprise, a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu school was just opening up in the town where he resided. Ryan immediately contacted them and enrolled in their academy. Due to the lack of interest in the small town where the academy was located it was forced to go out of business after just a year. Ryan wasn't willing to give up. Ryan received his blue belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in 2011. Shortly after earning his blue belt Ryan ended up moving back to his home town in Northern Michigan. In 2013/2014 he entered 2 MMA matches with the support and coaching skills of David Shepherd. Ryan lost his first match to a close and controversial decision and won his second fight by way of TKO. Shortly after this time, Ryan established his own club. Ryan continues to teach people locally in the Northern Michigan area and travels to many seminars per year to continue his knowledge. Ryan is a level 7 under Gokor and Gene Lebell. If you aren't familiar with Gokor or Gene go to Gokor.com for more info.
Marc Mckee
Tang Soo Do Instructor
Marc started martial arts in 2013 with Master Ryan Mech. In 2014 he received a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. The following year, 2015, he started Judo under Jesse Diaz of west branch, in which he was belted. The same year, he started Tang Soo Do under Sensei Mike Smith. He received a black belt in that art shortly after he began. He is a level 5 grappler in the "Flesh is Stronger" fighting system, also under Master Ryan Mech.
Tang Soo Do Instructor
Marc started martial arts in 2013 with Master Ryan Mech. In 2014 he received a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. The following year, 2015, he started Judo under Jesse Diaz of west branch, in which he was belted. The same year, he started Tang Soo Do under Sensei Mike Smith. He received a black belt in that art shortly after he began. He is a level 5 grappler in the "Flesh is Stronger" fighting system, also under Master Ryan Mech.
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Yvonne Roche
Bronze/Silver Coach CPR Certified Medical Technician 3 Years Coaching |
Cindy Richter
Office Manager |
Izzie Valentino
Assistant Instructor Competitive Gymnast Silver Level |
Julia Sergeant
Assistant Instructor Competitive Gymnast Gold Level |