Meet The Coaches

Any coach at Roots Gymnastics Center comes with a genuine passion for the sport of gymnastics and children.  All of our coaches are safety-certified by USAG  - the governing body of gymnastics in the United States. We are confident the experience and  enthusiasm our coaches bring will empower any child to progress in and enjoy the sport of gymnastics.

Kari DeMarinis, R.D.  Owner/Program Director

Kari has been involved in the sport of gymnastics since 1975. She competed both nationally and internationally for 12 years. She qualified to state, regional and national competitions. She was also awarded a scholarship to University of Massachusetts for gymnastics. She has coached both recreational gymnastics and competitive gymnastics in many different settings. Most recently she has coached the All Stars competitive acro company which has been recognized on both regional and national level. In addition she has a passion for general health and wellness. She is an accomplished dietitian where she was the senior nutritionist at Canyon Ranch in the Berkshires a world renown health resort.

She has spoken on the Queen Mary 2 cruise ship as well as numerous programs sponsored by Shape Magazine. She is the proud mother of 2 children and wife to Frank DeMarinis, P.E. Frank is a nationally accomplished wrestler as well as owner of Sage Engineering ,LLC. Her daughter Sierra, age 7, recently won a national title for acro dance and a regional title. She truly enjoys all aspects of the sport of gymnastics and hopes to inspire children of all ages.

Sheri Bucko   Little Sprouts Director

Sheri has been recently promoted as the Little Sprouts Director for Roots Gymnastics Center. For over a decade Sheri has been working with preschool aged children in various settings. She obtained a degree in Early Childhood and has maintained her certification as an infant, toddler and preschool teacher.  In addition, she continued her professional development by completing specialty workshops in early childhood education.

Sheri is native to Montgomery and has firmly established roots in the community. She is first Aid, CPR, USAG safety certified and has also earned her Preschool Fundamentals certification through the USAG. Sheri is married with two wonderful children, Ryan, age 10 and Peyton, age 4. She is excited to work with preschool aged children in the gymnastics setting. Her enthusiasm and passion for teaching allows her to blend education and gymnastics to create an interactive, fun filled experience for your children.

Jennifer DeMoe   Recreational Director/Team Coach

Jennifer started competing in the sport of gymnastics in 1976. She was a competitive gymnast for 14 years. She competed as a member of the Westfield YMCA, the Springfield Turnverein, and as a member of the Westfield High School Gymnastics team. During her years on the Westfield High School Gymnastics team they won the regional title. After finishing her High School Gymnastics career Jennifer decided to pursue her college education at Westfield State College as well as continue her dedication to the sport of gymnastics.

She coached all competitive levels as well as taught recreational classes at a local gymnastics facility while obtaining her degree in accounting. Jennifer has been the coach of the competitive acro company at All Stars Dance Studio since 1996 which has been recognized on both regional and national levels. Jennifer has had a successful career in bank accounting. She is currently the Assistant Vice President of Finance at Chicopee Savings Bank. She is the proud mother of 2 children and a wife to Scott DeMoe. Her daughter Alexandra has been in the dance studio since 3 weeks of age and is now on the competitive acro company. Jennifer enjoys the sport gymnastics and wants to share her enjoyment in the sport by teaching children and watching them grow within the sport and within them selves.