Karys has been involved in gymnastics since the age of 4. She has been a coach for 20+ years, finding her passion coaching Tumbling, Trampoline and Acrobatics. She received her certification as a Trampoline & Tumbling Coach in 2012. She had the privilege of coaching the 2016 Men's 4 National Acrobatic Champions and tumbling world record holders. During the 2012-2016 Olympic quad she was also fortunate to spend a lot of time at the Olympic Training Center watching athletes and being a part of their journey to learning new skills and following their dreams. She is passionate about the sport and is why she does what she does.