Meet the Authors

Paula E. Northuis and Robert D. White 

have a combined 60+ years experience 

in the field of teaching gymnastics!

      Paula E. Northuis competed as a gymnast through the college level at the University of Florida.  She earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Florida in Physical education.  In addition she completed two years of graduate school in biomechanics, education and physical education at the University of Florida and the University of South Carolina.  She has been coaching gymnastics and teaching young children for 30 years.  She is a National Card Holder for both men's and women's judging.  Paula's gymnastics background combines with artistic and musical training to produce the many supplies for Gymnastics Professionals under the PENultimate label.

        Robert D. White became involved with gymnastics at the age of seven in Baltimore, Maryland.  He competed in both High School and College level gymnastics, and even Masters competition.  He earned a Bachelor of Science at Florida State University.  He has been coaching and teaching gymnastics for over 30 years.  He is a Brevet judge for men, a National judge for women and a USAG Safety Instructor.  His early musical training was in guitar, but he considers his strength to be his sense of humor, which produces writing and lyrics with a twist...  or should that be twisted!  But, hey, twisting is part of gymnastics isn't it?