Meet our Staff!

Our staff has over an astounding 100 Years of collective experience in the sport, ranging from beginner all the way to National and World Teams! We are priviliged to share what we have learned over our tenure as gymnastics instructors!


  • Founder

    Luzia founded Vernon Lee in 1993 and now serves as Program Director, Board President, Safety Coordinator, Program Consultant. Recently out of retirement, Luzia created the heart and soul of our program philosophy. She was born in Germany and competed internationally for eight years before emigrating to the U.S. in 1981. Before starting our nonprofit, she head and assistant coached for the Pacific Palisades YMCA and UCLA Gymnastics Teams. Luzia is National Coaches Congress attendee and former Board Member for So-Cal Gymnastics. Luzia loves spending time with her family and grandson, gardening, building things, and travel.

Both Locations

  • General Manager

    Coach Frank has worked at every position in a gym, from coach, to Director of Programs, working with National Level Gymnasts, and Owning. He is excited to take on this position at VLG, bringing high end customer service, fun for the kids, and elite instruction.

Pasadena

Teodora - Head Team Coach (Pas)

Martin - Team and Recreational Coach

Ryder - Pre-team/Recreational Coach

Nathan - Recreational Coach

Mathilda - Recreational Coach

Ani - Recreational Coach

Burbank

Isaiah - Team Coach

Cody - Recreational Coach and Office

Jasmine - Office, Recreational and Ninja Coach

Anthony - Recreational, Adaptive, and Preteam Coach

Katt - Recreational, Tumbling, and Office

Ellen - Office