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Mike
Stauffer has been the Mustangs' Head Coach for the past 29 years. He
was the assistant coach his first year at DGS. He was named "Coach of the Year"
for the West Suburban Conference Gold Division in 1993. Before coming to
South he was assistant coach at Buffalo Grove for one year and he
started his coaching career as assistant coach at his Alma Mater, Addison
Trail.
In
high school, at A.T., Mike worked All Around and was Conference Champion
on Still Rings, 3rd on High Bar, and 3rd in All Around. He placed
14th in the state on Still Rings and was the team's MVP.
He
is a Graduate of Northern Illinois University (Bachelor's and Master's
Degrees in Physical Education). While at NIU he earned varsity
letters in Gymnastics his freshman and sophomore years. In his sophomore
year he placed 3rd in the Mid-American Conference Invitational on Still
Rings. A shoulder injury forced his early retirement from
competition.
Coach Stauffer, "At DGS
I have had the opportunity to coach many good gymnasts. We have had
a lot of successes and a few failures but no matter what are record has
been, I have enjoyed helping them progress both physically and
mentally." |
Bill
is in his 11th year of coaching at DGS. He also is an assistant coach
for the Girls' Gymnastics Team.
Before coming to South, Bill was the Head Boys' and assistant Girls'
Coach at Maine East H.S.
Bill
is a Downers Grove South graduate and a former All-Around gymnast.
His best event was Floor Exercise. He was in the top10 all-time on
Floor Exercise until this year.
Coach Norris teaches at an elementary school in the northern suburbs so he
travels a long way to come to practice each day.
Coach Stauffer has high praise for his assistant, "Bill is very
dedicated to Mustang Gymnastics. He works well with the lower levels
and gives me some great ideas for the Varsity. He often suggests
moving a JV gymnast up to Varsity to help us win a big meet even though it
will lower his own team's score. He is a true "Team
Player" and a true "Mustang!" |
Steve is a 1st year coach and a former DGS Gymnast. He is a 2006
graduate. Steve worked High Bar, Pommel Horse, and Vaulting for the
Mustangs and was on both 2005 and 2006 WSC Gold Conference Championship
Teams. He is doing a great job working with our Freshmen Team. |
Kristyn
is in her 1st of coaching the Boys' Team. She also just finished her
1st year as Girls'
Head Coach. Her team won the WSC Gold Conference Championship
this year and placed 2nd in the IHSA Regional, Qualifying the team for
Sectionals. She was also named "Coach of the Year" for the
WSC Gold.
Kristyn Competed in High School Gymnastics at
Willowbrook H.S. in All Around. She was a IHSA Sectional Qualifier
all 4 years. She was team captain 2 years. She was All Conference,
Conference Champion on Balance Beam in 2001, and earned All Academic
honors.
Kristyn started her career in USAG Club Gymnastics competing for 11
years before high School.
She receives high praise from Coach Stauffer, "Kristyn knows her
stuff and has been very helpful with all 3 levels this
season." |
