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Competitive Team
Structured training for athletes who want to compete, improve their routines, and represent South Carolina.
SOUTH CAROLINA • MEN'S GYMNASTICS
Train hard.
Move with purpose.
The Copperheads are building a competitive men's gymnastics program in South Carolina where athletes develop strength, precision, confidence, leadership, and a lifelong love of the sport.
6Olympic events
1Team. One standard.
∞Room to grow
EST. 2026 ~ SOUTH CAROLINA
MEN'S GYMNASTICS
MEN'S GYMNASTICS
DISCIPLINE✦
CHARACTER✦
COMPETITION✦
TEAMWORK✦
EXCELLENCE✦
DISCIPLINE✦
CHARACTER✦
COMPETITION✦
WHO WE ARE
A new standard for men's gymnastics in South Carolina.
Copperheads Men's Gymnastics is designed around the athlete — serious training, strong coaching, a positive team culture, and opportunities to compete at the highest level appropriate for each gymnast.
Whether an athlete is developing fundamentals or preparing for major competition, the goal is the same: become a better gymnast and a better teammate.
THE COPPERHEADS PROGRAM
Built for athletes who want more.
Training, competition, leadership, and a team environment that pushes athletes forward.
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Athlete Development
Progressive skill development focused on fundamentals, body control, strength, flexibility, and safe progression.
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Competition Path
A clear pathway from preparation to competition, with goals that can grow with the athlete.
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Team Culture
Respect, accountability, resilience, and teammates who celebrate each other's progress.
THE SIX EVENTS
Master every event.
Men's artistic gymnastics challenges athletes across six events, each demanding a different combination of skill and control.
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Floor Exercise
Power, tumbling, balance and artistry.
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Pommel Horse
Rhythm, circles, strength and precision.
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Still Rings
Strength, stability and controlled movement.
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Vault
Speed, power, flight and a precise landing.
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Parallel Bars
Swing, strength, release and body control.
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High Bar
Release skills, giants, flight and fearless precision.
MEET THE COACHES
Guidance. Experience. Passion.
Our coaching staff brings energy, expertise, and a commitment to developing confident athletes.
Horatiu Sana
Originally from Cluj‑Napoca, Romania, Horatiu “Mr. H” Sana spent ten years on the Romanian National Team before completing advanced training at the National Coaching School and University of Sport, specializing in gymnastics methodology and athlete development. He is the owner of Palmetto Gymnastics Academy and head coach of the Boys Competitive Team. Mr. H brings decades of international experience, technical expertise, and a commitment to building strong, confident athletes.
Casey Bryan
Originally from Woods Cross, Utah, Casey Bryan is a former USA Junior and Senior National Team member and a two‑time Junior National All‑Around Champion. He represented the United States at the 1994 World Championships and earned seven NCAA All‑American honors while competing for the University of Oklahoma. With more than fifteen years of club coaching experience, Casey now lives in Irmo, South Carolina, with his wife, Caroline, and their three children—Birkes, Page, and Jordan—continuing to share his deep knowledge of the sport with developing athletes.
Abel Liranzo
Abel Liranzo is a former member of the Dominican Republic National Gymnastics Team, representing his country for more than ten years as an athlete, judge, and coach. He began coaching at age sixteen and continued his career after moving to the United States at twenty‑two, developing multiple state and regional champions. Abel was named North Carolina Coach of the Year in 2019 and is a current FIG‑certified judge. He now coaches at Palmetto Gymnastics Academy, where he brings international experience and a passion for athlete development.
Krisha Prady
Krisha Prady has been coaching gymnastics since 2009 and has led the Electric City Gymnastics men’s team as head coach since 2013. She has coached athletes who have qualified for the South Carolina Regional Championships every year since 2019 and was selected to coach a specific event at the Men’s State Elite Gymnastics Camp in 2020. A former collegiate pole vaulter for the University of Central Florida, Krisha brings strong technical insight and competitive experience to her athletes. She is married with two son's that are tiny gymnasts.
MEET THE COPPERHEADS
The team is the heartbeat.
Meet our gymnasts.
Alex B.
James J.
Ethan W.
COMPETITION
2026–27 Season Schedule
We are excited about our competition schedule for the upcoming season!
0302.25.2027 - 02.27.2027
COMPETITION
Georgia United
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STATE MEET
North Carolina State Meet
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STATE MEET
South Carolina State Meet
GET INVOLVED
Ready to join the Copperheads?
Reach out to us for athlete inquiries, volunteering, and general team information.
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LOCATIONSouth Carolina
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