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MEET DEAVERA TODD

About Me

I’m a coach, choreographer, clinician, and lover of all things performance, purpose, and athlete development.

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I specialize in helping athletes grow with strong technique, creative expression, accountability, and love. My coaching style brings together skill mastery, confidence-building, and that nurturing tough-love aunty energy that helps athletes feel supported while still being challenged to rise.

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Whether I’m coaching, choreographing, or teaching at camps and clinics, my goal is simple: help every athlete discover what they’re capable of and bring out the best version of themselves. 

 

 

My Journey
 

My journey began in Georgia, where my love for dance, performance, and gymnastics started at a young age. What began as a childhood passion grew into a lifelong purpose. 

 

As a former collegiate gymnast at Boise State and UIC, I understand the discipline, resilience, and heart it takes to compete at a high level. Now, as a coach, choreographer, and founder of Elite Talent Academy, I use those experiences to pour into the next generation of athletes. 

 

From local gyms to national and international spaces, I’ve had the opportunity to work with gymnasts, coaches, and programs across many levels. My mission is to help athletes grow technically, artistically, mentally, and personally.

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My Coaching Philosophy

My coaching philosophy is rooted in structure, love, accountability, and joy.

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I believe athletes can be pushed without being broken down. They can be challenged while still feeling seen, heard, and supported. My approach blends discipline with encouragement, technique with creativity, and high standards with genuine care.

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Gymnastics teaches more than skills. It teaches confidence, resilience, teamwork, self-belief, and how to keep showing up even when things get hard. My purpose is to help athletes carry those lessons far beyond the gym.

Technique. Performance. Presence.

DEVELOPING ATHLETES BEYOND THE ROUTINE.

Experience, Impact, Legacy

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Experience

  • Assistant Coach, Choreographer, and Recruiting Coordinator — Southern Connecticut State University

  • Former Volunteer Assistant Coach and Co-Choreographer — Fisk University

  • International coaching consultant, choreographer, and clinician

  • Over a decade of experience as a USAG compulsory and optional coach, head coach, and program director

  • Coached NCAA Regional-level athletes and collegiate All-Americans

  • Led multiple USAG State Championship teams

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Impact & Highlights

  • Choreographed award-winning routines at the state, regional, national, and international levels

  • Developed individual and all-around State, Regional, and National Champions

  • NCAA Regional qualifier in the All-Around

  • Conference Champion on Vault and Floor

  • First Team All-Conference honoree at Boise State and UIC

  • Named Specialist of the Week multiple times

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Athletic & Performance Background

  • Former collegiate all-around competitor at Boise State and UIC

  • Trailblazer: first gymnast in DeKalb County School System to win the All-Around title at Southwest DeKalb High School

  • Featured on national stages including Showtime at the Apollo, the Olympic Opening Ceremonies, Ballethnic’s Urban Nutcracker, The Gospel Network Channel, and Boys & Girls Club showcases

  • Choreographer for GymDawgs halftime and NBA prep performances

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