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.

AAGA 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 and more importantly into confident young women! In addition to coaching she is also a choreographer and has experience judging.

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

Tara was a gymnast at All-Around Gymnastics Academy from 2002 to 2010 and also participated in High School Gymnastics at Mentor High School. Tara has been working with our preschool, progressive, and pre-team programs since 2019. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from the Cleveland State University of Health with a B.S. in Musical Therapy. She is a board-certified musical therapist and CrossFit athlete at Tripoint Athletics. She is CPR, first aid, and Safe Sport trained as well as a professional member of USA Gymnastics. Tara also choreographs floor routines and gives private lessons (both gymnastics and piano!). She loves spending time with her son, Elijah, traveling, and eating seafood!

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!

Morgan Danison: High School Head Coach

Morgan is our High School Head Coach. AAGA is the home gym for Chardon, West Geauga, Lake Catholic and Kirtland High School Gymnastics Teams. Morgan started coaching at All-Around in 2022, but has a lifelong involvement with gymnastics. She competed for Emeth Gymnastics and then moved on to become a Chardon High School Gymnast. She helped Chardon qualify for the State Championships in 2017, 2018, and 2019. While on the Ohio State University Club Gymnastics Team, Morgan acted as the Meet Coordinator in the 2021-2022 school year. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from OSU with a B.S. in Primary Education and a minor in Child Abuse and Neglect. She also choreographs floor routines! In her free time, Morgan enjoys cooking, reading, line dancing, and walking.

Current Staff Members

Tim Bilicic - Forever in our hearts

Savannah Adams - Preschool & Progressive Sub

Madison Arnold - Preschool & Progressive Instructor; Pre-Team and Team Coach

Kaley Chase - Preschool & Progressive Instructor

Morgan Danison - Head High School Coach

Mackenzie Eggleston - High School Coach

Kaydrian Gallagher - Preschool & Progressive Instructor

Jecci Garcia - Office Manager, AAGA Meet Director

Isabella Gibson - Preschool & Progressive Instructor

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

Brittany Ioffe - Team Coach, Preschool & Progressive Sub

Angela Kijauskas - Preschool & Progressive Instructor

Isabelle Kiray - Preschool & Progressive Instructor

Grace Lulow -Pre-Team and Team Coach

Andrea Martinez Garcia - Preschool & Progressive Instructor

Isabella Nocera - Preschool & Progressive Instructor

Emily Noga - Pre-Team and Team Coach; Preschool & Progressive Instructor

Addison Schermer - Pre -Team and Team Coach, Preschool & Progressive Instructor

Mackenzie Thomas - Preschool & Progressive Instructor

Jasiel Watson - Preschool & Progressive Instructor

Brenna Wuhr - Preschool & Progressive Instructor