Meet The Staff

Owner - Head Coach

Stacie Doemland

Stacie dreamed of having my own gym since she was a kid and opened Sunflower Gymnastics in 2004.

She has a Bachelors in Physical Education and Health from Emporia State University. Stacie taught Elementary Physical Education in Augusta and Edwardsville, and Health at Emporia Middle School before opening Sunflower in 2004. 
Stacie was the Kansas State Chair for USA Gymnastics – Trampoline and Tumbling from 2007-2011.

Stacie competed in Trampoline and Tumbling  from 1995-2012 traveling to many competitions across the United States. Stacie was most recently awarded Double Mini National Champion in 2012 among many other National top 3 placements. 

When she is not at the gym Stacie enjoys spending time with her husband David and two sons, Bennett and River; camping; hiking; sewing; cooking; working out and reading.

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"I love teaching gymnastics because I enjoy seeing the progress that the students achieve with their hard work." – Stacie Doemland

Owner - Coach

David Doemland

David started coaching gymnastics in 2004 when Sunflower Gymnastics opened.

David graduated from the Art Institute of Houston in 1990 and was a photojournalist from 1990 to 2007 having worked in Lawrence, Liberal, Galveston, Texas and Emporia. 
Before coaching David had years of experience with children. David was a "Big" with Big Brother/Big Sisters in Galveston, an Odyssey of the Mind coach in Emporia, and an uncle many many times.

From 2011-2023 David has served as the Kansas State Chair for USA Gymnastics – Trampoline and Tumbling and was also served as Co-Chair for USAG Region 4 – Trampoline and Tumbling from 2020-2022, helping to organize and coordinate activities in the 13 state region.
In my spare time I love to spend time with family, playing with our dog Scout, disc golf, home improvements and camping.

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"I love coaching because of the people, not only the young lives that we directly affect but also the parents and getting to watch how proud they are of their son or daughter as they grow in the sport and in self confidence." –David Doemland

Coach

Brady Wilson

Brady Wilson grew up in Emporia. Brady started gymnastics at the age of 7 and started competing in Trampoline and Tumbling at 8. He competed for 16 years and achieved the highest level of Senior Elite on Trampoline and Double Mini Trampoline. He has coached gymnastics for 15 years.
Brady graduated in 2013 from ESU with Bachelors of Fine Arts. Brady is also an accomplished glass blower and sells his glass across the country.
In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his dog, Pearl, who 4 year old Pit mix.

“I like to help kids build confidence in themselves and their abilities. I can still remember the sound of the wind in my ears when I did my back flip by myself”
–Brady Wilson

Coach

Macy Smith

Macy Smith is from Olpe and graduated from Olpe in 2021. She is now attending Emporia State University majoring in computer science and plays basketball for ESU.

Macy started doing gymnastics at Sunflower when she was 4-years-old and started on the competitive team at 6 years of age. Macy finished her career in competitive gymnastics as a Level 10.

For fun Macy likes playing sports or hanging out with her friends. She has a dog and two cats. 

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"I have always loved gymnastics and loved the lifelong friendships I've made through it even more. My favorite thing about coaching is making relationships with kids." –Macy Smith

Coach

Aiden Ogleby

Aiden Ogleby is a student at Emporia high School and plans to attend Emporia State University after graduating in the Spring of 2026.

Aiden is on the EHS track team where he competes in shot put, discus and runs the 100M. Aiden enjoys math and science and can be found quite often carry around a Rubik's Cube; his  personal best on the 3x3 is 15 seconds.

Aiden has attended classes as Sunflower Gymnastics for almost 10 years now and have gotten very skilled. He loves to compete and win against his sister who also does gymnastics.

At home Aiden enjoys time with his very lazy dog, Rex, and 2 cats, Brownie and Pumpkin, who love getting attention. 

“I love helping people reach their full potential in gymnastics and encouraging them to try their best no matter what.” – Aiden Ogleby

Coach

Ryan McEniry

Ryann McEniry is from Shawnee, Kansas. She graduated from Shawnee Mission Northwest in 2024. She now attends Emporia State University and is studying nursing. 

Ryann started doing gymnastics when she was little and continued to compete on her high school's gymnastics team. 

For fun, Ryann loves to hang out with her friends. She has a dog and 2 cats. 

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"I have a passion for gymnastics. I have always loved it and have made so many friends through it. Now that I don't compete anymore, I love to coach and show other little kids how to love the sport as well." – Ryann McEniry