Meet The Staff
Petra Frank
Founder , Owner, and Coach: Petra Frank -has trained exceptional athletes for over 25 years, including former Future Stars, State , Regional Champions , and National Champions, as well as Junior Olympians. Gymnastics is embedded with Coach Petra's passion to teach the beautiful sport and to instill the love of rhythmic gymnastic in each of her gymnasts. Petra trained under Lodena Edgecumbe, a world renowned ballerina.
Although "fun" is a major aspect of ANS Rhythmics, self- discipline and hard work are the way to success. Most often athletes are passionate about the sport and are determined to succeed. A driving force called sportsmanship or athletic personality will produce positive results during competitions.This will also help athletes throughout their entire life; they will have a better chance of succeeding in anything they do due to their self-discipline and determination.
Coach Petra is a USAG Gymanastics Professional Coach, Rhythmic Meet Director, Former Texas Rhythmic State Chairperson, USAG Safety Certified and has passed all USAG background checks to work with children.
Although "fun" is a major aspect of ANS Rhythmics, self- discipline and hard work are the way to success. Most often athletes are passionate about the sport and are determined to succeed. A driving force called sportsmanship or athletic personality will produce positive results during competitions.This will also help athletes throughout their entire life; they will have a better chance of succeeding in anything they do due to their self-discipline and determination.
Coach Petra is a USAG Gymanastics Professional Coach, Rhythmic Meet Director, Former Texas Rhythmic State Chairperson, USAG Safety Certified and has passed all USAG background checks to work with children.
Ashley Simpson
Head Coach & Owner: Ashley Simpson- Has done rhythmic gymnastics for over 15 years and was coached by a former Romanian National Team Member, Elinor Smoljan. Ashley is a 3 time Jr. Olympian, 2 time Future Star Member, 3 time State Champion, 3 time Regional Champion, and a former USA National Competitor. Ashley has been coaching now for 15 years, is a Rhythmic USAG certified judge, and has a degree in Business Adminstrations. Ashley has trained several Texas State Champions, Regional Champions, National Champions, and Future Star Members.
Ashley's passion is rhythmic gymnastics and wants to teach all her knowledge, and talent to her gymnast. Ashley loves all her gymnast and wants them to succeed. Ashley teaches more than just rhythmic gymnastics, she also teaches discipline and lifelong lessons that gymnast can use for the rest of their lives. Her coaching style is not just telling kids what to do, but by also being a good role model and demonstrating. With her love, passion, and knowledge for the sport her dream of making champions will come true.
Coach Ashley is also a USAG Professional Coach, USAG Certified Rhythmic Judge, USAG Safety Certified, and passed all the USAG background checks to work with children.
Ashley's passion is rhythmic gymnastics and wants to teach all her knowledge, and talent to her gymnast. Ashley loves all her gymnast and wants them to succeed. Ashley teaches more than just rhythmic gymnastics, she also teaches discipline and lifelong lessons that gymnast can use for the rest of their lives. Her coaching style is not just telling kids what to do, but by also being a good role model and demonstrating. With her love, passion, and knowledge for the sport her dream of making champions will come true.
Coach Ashley is also a USAG Professional Coach, USAG Certified Rhythmic Judge, USAG Safety Certified, and passed all the USAG background checks to work with children.
Willow Parsell
Assistant Coach
Willow has been involved in rhythmic gymnastics for 13 years and trained under a former Kazakhstan national champion. As a rhythmic gymnast, she holds multiple local, state, regional, and national titles. She has been a member of the region 6 regional team 4 times in her career and competed at the junior olympics a total of 5 times. Willow has been coaching for 5 years now and retired as a level 10 gymnast in 2019. Outside of rhythmic, she spends her time at UT Dallas as a Biology major, with aspirations to go to dental school.
Coach Willow is also a USAG Professional Coach, USAG Certified Rhythmic Judge, USAG Safety Certified, and passed all the USAG background checks to work with children.
Willow has been involved in rhythmic gymnastics for 13 years and trained under a former Kazakhstan national champion. As a rhythmic gymnast, she holds multiple local, state, regional, and national titles. She has been a member of the region 6 regional team 4 times in her career and competed at the junior olympics a total of 5 times. Willow has been coaching for 5 years now and retired as a level 10 gymnast in 2019. Outside of rhythmic, she spends her time at UT Dallas as a Biology major, with aspirations to go to dental school.
Coach Willow is also a USAG Professional Coach, USAG Certified Rhythmic Judge, USAG Safety Certified, and passed all the USAG background checks to work with children.
Michelle Larson
Michelle Larson Head Assistant Coach: was the owner and head coach of the Houston Illusions Rhythmic Gymnastics Team for 20 years. Michelle was a former US National team member ranked 5th in the USA in 1990, and also a World Championship, Pan American, and Olympic Festival Team Member. Michelle served as a State and Regional Chairman, US Gymnastics Board Member and former USA National Ranked Judge. Michelle was also an Olympic Training Center Coach and a National Team Member Coach in 1995. Last year, she was awarded a Master of Sport from USA Gymnastics. Michelle has coached several Champions to Jr. Olympic Members.
Coach Michelle is also a USAG Professional Coach, USAG Certified Rhythmic Judge, USAG Safety Certified, and passed all the USAG background checks to work with children.