Cheri Reus
MERIDIAN,MS
Summary
Experienced Head Gymnastics Coach skilled in curriculum development, team leadership, and safety protocol implementation. Expertise in fostering athlete growth and building competitive teams through engaging training programs. Committed to enhancing health, fitness, and discipline among athletes while ensuring the success of the gymnastics department.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Gymnastics Coach
Vicki Jenkins
MERIDIAN, Ms
08.2016 - Current
- Directed training programs to develop skills of Vicki Jenkins' athletes
- Planned practice routines to enhance tumbling and apparatus skills
- Coached athletes through technique correction and safe skill development
- Communicated progress and concerns with Vicki Jenkins and families
- Coordinated with medical personnel to provide care for injured athletes.
- Monitored athletes' progress and provided feedback on their performance.
- Implemented strategies to enhance team morale throughout the season.
- Instructed athletes in techniques to improve their skills in floor exercises, balance beam, uneven bars, vaulting, tumbling, and conditioning exercises.
- Organized team practices, competitions, and travel schedules.
- Assessed potential talent among prospective participants during tryouts.
- Fostered a supportive atmosphere for athletes to promote physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing of each athlete.
- Motivated athletes to strive for excellence both in practice sessions and during competitions.
- Ran drills and fitness circuits to improve athletes' coordination and skills.
- Adjusted coaching techniques based on strengths and weaknesses of gymnasts.
- Observed health and safety guidelines and protocols during practice sessions and game to help players avoid injuries.
Shift Leader
Loves Travel Stop
Toomsuba, MS
10.2022 - 03.2026
- Led shift operations across travel stop floor, fuel court, and food service areas.
- Provided exceptional customer service and maintained a positive attitude throughout the shift.
- Resolved customer concerns with prompt, professional service at front counter.
- Trained new associates on Love's procedures, safety rules, and store standards.
- Assigned daily work to maintain store readiness throughout busy shifts.
- Monitored cash handling, drawer counts, and shift paperwork.
- Inspected food preparation areas to ensure proper sanitation standards were met at all times.
- Upheld company standards and compliance requirements for operations.
- Evaluated employee performance, delivering individualized feedback and praise.
- Fostered a team-oriented environment to increase morale and productivity.
- Participated in store-wide marketing initiatives designed to increase customer traffic or boost sales revenue.
Education
Petal High School
05.1986
Skills
- Program design
- Progression planning
- Advanced coaching techniques
- Injury prevention
- Athlete evaluation
- Routine evaluation
- Choreography
- Recreational gymnastics
- Positive reinforcement methods
- Schedule coordination
- Safety compliance
- Team leadership
- Effective team management
- Staff training
- Team motivation
- Decision making
- Special events planning
Timeline
Shift Leader
Loves Travel Stop
10.2022 - 03.2026
Head Gymnastics Coach
Vicki Jenkins
08.2016 - Current
Petal High School