Hi there! I'm Coach Shima. I began my career competing power tumbling and trampoline, where I won a variety of awards and became a level 10 athlete. During that time, I also had the privilege to get my coaching career started. I coached kids of all ages and levels. I actually coached my youngest sister to a 7th place finish in the NATION on trampoline! 

After graduating high school I went on to cheer at Independence Community College and the University of Kansas. After graduating college with a degree in Sports Management and a minor in Business Administration, I moved to Bartow Florida with my now husband Leo to coach at Bartow High School. While there, we won State, Nationals, and Worlds. During our time in Florida, Leo and I started The Driven Athletics. We provided private lessons, clinics, camps and tumbling classes for many middle and high schools in the Polk County area, many of which went on to win their own State and National titles! 

I took a break from coaching while I had my 2 baby boys, but got back into it quickly at an all star gym in Georgia where I helped coach athletes to a Cheersport National Championship. I then went on to become the tumbling director at that gym.

 

I am so excited to be here in the city of Bluffton and help the new generation of kids achieve their goals. Aside from the physical benefits,I believe sports are a great way to teach children many important lessons such as hard work, perseverance, teamwork, time management, communication and so much more! Coaching is more than about the skills for me. It is about helping mold kids into their future selves, build their confidence, and teach them they CAN do hard things!

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Favorite Quote "It's not whether you get knocked down. It's whether you get back up" - Vince Lombardi