About Us

All-Around Gymnastics Academy has been offering quality gymnastics instruction in Mentor, Ohio, since 1991. We offer a wide selection of classes for all ages. Whether you attend our Parent/Child classes, recreational programs or if you become involved in any of our Competitive gymnastics, the focus is on a positive, fun and safe experience for all of our students. Our 12,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility is the largest and best equipped in Lake county. Training aids, an in-ground pit system, in-ground trampolines and our clean climate controlled facility help make the most of your gymnastics training experience.

Senior Staff

Tom Logar: Owner & Competitive Director

Tom Logar has been the owner and head coach at AAGA since 1991 and has been involved in gymnastics his entire life. He holds a degree in Physical Education with minors in Athletic Training and Physical Therapy and a concentration on Coaching from Kent State University. He competed on the Golden Flashes men's Gymnastics Team as a scholarship athlete and a Floor Exercise and Vault specialist. He is safety certified, first aid and CPR certified and a USAG Professional member. Special thanks to my wife, Laurie and my kids, Donovan and Sydney. I couldn't do this without you.

Melissa McGough: Program Director; Team Coach; Preschool & Progressive Instructor

Melissa is a Kent State University Graduate with a B.S. in Leisure Studies, emphasis in sports management. She has been with AAGA since 2005 and has been coaching gymnastics since the age of 15. Melissa is a former gymnast who competed for the Euclid YMCA. Melissa has a hand in every program in the gym from preschool through Team as well as day to day administration. She brings her knowledge and love of the sport to help in our goal of developing young gymnasts in a safe and fun environment. In addition to coaching she is also a choreographer and has experience judging.

Tara Karchefsky: Pre-Team Coach; Preschool & Progressive Instructor

Tara is a proud mom to her son Elijah! Tara is a former AAGA gymnast and coaches our Silver pre-team, preschool ,and progressive classes, as well as helping with our Level 3 team. Tara always puts her best self forwards in coaching and helping her athletes to progress in their gymnastics. She has a deep care and love for the sport of gymnastics and helping kids reach their potential! She also choreographs floor routines.

Kasey Lotycz: High School Director & Coach

For Kasey, gymnastics is more than a sport—it's a lifelong passion. A former competitive gymnast and cheerleader, she's spent over a decade coaching athletes to reach new goals, unlock their potential, and build confidence that lasts beyond the gym.

In Kasey's downtime, she loves choreographing beam and floor routines that showcase each gymnast's unique personality, and she gives back by running youth camps for her local high school teams. Helping the next generation grow and succeed is incredibly rewarding to her.

Outside the gym, Kasey enjoys sunny days at the pool or beach, boat rides, adventures with her kids, trying to hit golf balls like her husband, and sharing laughs with family and friends and no day is complete without some playtime with her dog, Stogie!

Current Staff Members

Tim Bilicic - Forever in our hearts

Savannah Adams - Preschool & Progressive Sub

Madison Arnold - Preschool & Progressive; Team Coach

Kaley Chase - Preschool & Progressive Instructor

Morgan Danison - High School Coach

Ella Dietrich - Preschool & Progressive Instructor

Mackenzie Eggleston - High School Coach

Kaydrian Gallagher - Preschool & Progressive Instructor

Jecci Garcia - Administrative Staff, AAGA Meet Director

Isabella Gibson - Preschool & Progressive Instructor

Lilia Hornbeck - Team and Pre-Team Coach, Preschool & Progressive Instructor

Brittany Ioffe - Team Coach, Preschool & Progressive Instructor

Angela Kijauskas - Preschool & Progressive Instructor

Isabelle Kiray - Preschool & Progressive Instructor

Amanda Kolar - Preschool & Progressive Instructor

Jillian Lewis - Preschool & Progressive Jr. Staff

Andrea Martinez Garcia - Preschool & Progressive Jr. Staff

Isabella Nocera - Preschool & Progressive Jr. Staff

Emily Noga - Preschool & Progressive Sub

Marissa O'Connor - Pre-Team Sub; Preschool & Progressive Sub

Addison Schermer -Team Coach, Preschool & Progressive Instructor

Mackenzie Thomas - Preschool & Progressive Instructor

Jasiel Watson - Preschool & Progressive Instructor