Viera Middle

Hello Owls Community! My name is Dan Gauthier, everyone calls me Coach G.  I come from the great state of NH and it is there that I played college basketball.  I have been teaching and coaching for over 30 years and am VERY excited and honored to call Viera Middle School my home.  I cannot wait to kick off this inaugural season of Owls basketball!  My wife Kelly and I live in Viera with our standard poodle Maxwell and our golden doodle Mulligan.  I am very much looking forward to meeting y'all!

I am excited to announce myself as a member of Viera Middle Athletics . My deep love for the game of basketball has evolved over the years from being a competitive athlete to coaching the next generation of athletes.   I take pride in creating a positive and inclusive environment for my players that not only develops and expands their basketball skills but teaches the importance of teamwork, sportsmanship and friendship.  I have coached locally in Brevard County for the Viera Recreational youth league, currently coach for East Coast United Girls Basketball and am thrilled to be the head coach of the Viera Middle School girls' basketball team.  Go Owls! 

I am delighted to have the opportunity to introduce myself as your new cheerleading coach. As an educator with a background in cheerleading, I bring a deep passion for fostering a cheerleading program that cultivates well-rounded student-athletes. Central to my coaching philosophy are values such as good sportsmanship, positivity as role models, and a strong emphasis on education.

As a squad, our mission extends beyond the sidelines. We aim to promote and enhance VMS spirit and pride, develop leadership skills, nurture responsibility, and foster positive relationships throughout our campus and beyond. I am committed to supporting each athlete in achieving their personal best both on and off the field.

I look forward to collaborating with our talented students, dedicated staff, and supportive community to build upon our achievements and create memorable experiences for all involved in our cheerleading program.

Welcome, I was born and raised in Lake Tahoe California. My father was a basketball coach and I grew up in the GYM. I played all 4 years in HS with a undefeated win streak all 4 years and State Champions. This lead me to play one year of college basketball at Snow College in Utah. I graduated from Saint Leo’s University in Tampa Florida with a focus in mathematics. After working in the student support center at Daytona State College, I transitioned into the public schools in Florida and Alabama. This will be my 13th year in teaching. During my time in the public schools, I’ve had the honor to be a basketball coach at Indian Trails Middle School in Palm Coast Florida and a faculty representative for the boys soccer team at Bob Jones High School in Madison Alabama. From my experience, I have witnessed how sports impacts student achievement in a substantial way. Athlete’s often exhibit better concentration, problem solving skills, classroom behavior and time management which just leads into academic success. I am excited to be apart of an amazing new school and community that embraces sports as a long lasting mindset of growth and achievement for our students. GO OWLS.

Hi Owls!I’m Coach Grace and I am extremely honored and excited to be the FIRST Dance Coach at Viera Middle School! I grew up in Brevard County and am a proud product of BPS. I began dancing when I was 3 years old and have over 18+ years of dance experience. I was a part of both my middle and high schools dance teams in addition to being a part of the competitive teams at my dance studio. After graduating high school, I began studying Elementary Education at UCF. While in college, I had the opportunity to become a dance teacher and enjoyed teaching dance for 3 years!Currently, I am a first-grade teacher at Viera Elementary and am so excited to be a part of the Viera community in so many ways this year! I look forward to starting this dance team and creating a program that is rich in tradition and has a strong foundation to create a legacy for years to come. For more information about the dance team or how to become a part of the team, please contact me at vmsdanceteam@gmail.com for more details. Go Owls!

Coach Ermey is a passionate physical education teacher and soccer coach at the middle school level. With a strong commitment to promoting healthy, active lifestyles, she inspires her students to develop a love for fitness and sports. As a mother of four children, Coach Ermey brings her enthusiasm for both family and teaching into everything she does, encouraging young people to be their best both on and off the field.