Our Teams
Girls Gymnastics Team
About the Program
Our Girls Gymnastics Team is dedicated to providing a supportive and challenging environment for gymnasts to reach their full potential. We focus on developing strength, flexibility, and skills in all four artistic gymnastics events: vault, uneven bars, balance beam, and floor exercise.
Practice Schedule
Practice times vary by level. Please contact us for the most up-to-date schedule.
Meet the Coaches
Faith DePasquale
Co-Owner & Girls Team Coach
With eight years of coaching experience across multiple gymnastics facilities, Faith brings seasoned expertise and passionate leadership to Shasta Gymnastics. As Co-Owner and Xcel Team Head Coach, she oversees every facet of the women's program, from athlete development to program operations, ensuring excellence in both performance and culture. Faith's approach to coaching blends high standards with heart. She's committed to fostering confidence, creativity, and consistency in her athletes. Whether she's mentoring a new coach or helping a gymnast master a new skill, her focus is always on growth with purpose. Her favorite movie is Cars, and much like Lightning McQueen, she believes success is about more than speed, it's about the journey and the team you build along the way.
Clair Preisser
Recreational Women's Artistic Gymnastics Coach & Xcel Team Co-Coach
Clair is a rising force at Shasta Gymnastics, coaching the majority of the women's recreational program and co-leading the Xcel team with infectious energy and heartfelt dedication. With two years of coaching experience and a natural flair for connecting with athletes, she's quickly become a favorite among gymnasts for her fun, spirited, and passionate teaching style. What many don't see, but definitely feel, is Clair's behind-the-scenes grind. As an active competitive athlete herself, she brings firsthand experience to the floor, combining fresh perspective with a fierce commitment to growth. Her athletes aren't just guided by her voice, they're inspired by her example. Clair shows up each day ready to lead, learn, and leap higher, not just for herself, but for every athlete she coaches.
Trampoline & Tumbling Team
About the Program
Our Trampoline & Tumbling (T&T) Team offers a unique and exciting opportunity for athletes to develop their skills in trampoline, tumbling, and double-mini trampoline. We focus on building a strong foundation of basic skills and progressing to more advanced techniques.
Practice Schedule
Practice times vary by level. Please contact us for the most up-to-date schedule.
Meet the Coaches
Malik DePasquale
Owner & Head Trampoline + Tumbling Coach
Malik DePasquale began his gymnastics journey at age 7 in Northern Nevada. At 15, he moved to North Carolina to pursue his competitive dreams, advancing to Level 10 and earning recognition as the 2013 North Carolina Athlete of the Year. He capped off his artistic gymnastics career by becoming the 2013 National Champion on High Bar. After returning to Northern Nevada, Malik transitioned to elite trampoline competition for five years. He demonstrated exceptional versatility across multiple disciplines, capturing two National Titles in Trampoline, and Synchronized Trampoline events. Today, Malik uses his extensive competitive experience to coach the next generation of athletes. His background in both artistic gymnastics and trampoline allows him to offer comprehensive training at all levels. As owner, he's committed to creating an environment where young gymnasts can pursue their dreams with passion and dedication.
Tyler Prince
Co-Owner & Recreational Trampoline Program Director
As the mastermind behind all things bounce, Tyler leads Shasta Gymnastics' recreational trampoline development and designs the athlete physical development and mobility systems that support the entire gym. With six years of coaching experience and a deep understanding of movement mechanics, he brings a scientific lens and a creative edge to athlete progression. Tyler is meticulous in his approach, whether he's crafting a new mobility protocol or fine-tuning a beginner's trampoline layout. But don't let the precision fool you, he's also the gym's resident goofball, known for turning warm-ups into comedy hours and for making athletes laugh just as hard as they train. He believes that learning should feel like flying: exhilarating, supported, and just a little bit wild.