Meet Our Coaches

Coach Alex has been part of the gymnastics world for about two and a half years. He loves watching his athletes get excited when they accomplish a new skill and enjoys being part of their progress. His favorite skill to do is a front full, and outside the gym, he practices Jiu-Jitsu. Alex is passionate about coaching and loves everything about gymnastics—especially flipping!

Coach Alyssa has been part of the gymnastics world for 16 years — 14 as an athlete and 2 as a coach. She’s passionate about giving kids a positive experience in gymnastics so they can grow as both athletes and people. Her favorite skills are the double back and rudi, and she enjoys coaching vault and floor. Outside the gym, Alyssa practices jiu-jitsu, bakes, and serves at her church. She’s also a big fan of pickles and coffee!

Coach Emily has been part of the gymnastics world since 2013, when her son first started the sport. She loves teaching and connecting with kids, especially seeing their “aha” moments as they learn something new. Emily’s favorite part of gymnastics is the constant opportunity for growth—there’s always something to improve or explore. Outside the gym, she enjoys live music and dancing, and says kids are the most fun people on earth because of their curiosity and outlook on life.

Coach Jack has been part of the gymnastics world for about 11 years, first as an athlete and now a coach! He loves seeing kids progress and grow, and enjoys the strong community within the sport. His favorite events are floor and high bar. Outside the gym, Jack loves music — both listening and playing — and hopes to one day coach gymnastics in college!

Coach Keyser has been part of the gymnastics world for about a year and a half. He loves seeing kids light up when they master a new skill and enjoys keeping practice fun with jokes and laughter. His favorite event to watch is rings, and when he’s not in the gym, you’ll find him skateboarding or cooking—especially his favorite dish, eggplant parmigiana. Before coaching, he worked with kids and adults with special needs.

Coach Melissa spent over 8 years as a gymnast and has been coaching for 2 years. She loves teaching a sport that had such a big impact on her own life and enjoys helping kids grow through gymnastics. Her favorite event to coach is beam because she values the importance of balance. A fun fact about Melissa: she can recognize songs from just the first beat and enjoys doing silly voices with the kids!

Coach Natalie has been coaching for about 4 years. She comes from a cheer background with 8 years of competitive experience and 4 years of sideline cheer. She loves seeing her students’ progress and how proud they feel when mastering new skills, while creating a fun and positive environment in the gym. Her favorite event to coach is floor because it’s the foundation of all gymnastics skills. Outside the gym, Coach Natalie is also a nail tech and loves expressing her creativity through nails. Her passion for coaching and love for the sport continues to grow every day.

Coach Reid has been involved in gymnastics for 12 years as both an athlete and coach. He loves that kids bring humor and energy to every class and enjoys seeing their improvement over time. His favorite event is floor, and outside the gym, he enjoys fishing and spending time outdoors. With five siblings, Reid is a natural at working with kids!

Coach Sam was a gymnast for 8 years and recently began her coaching journey. She loves helping kids excel and connecting with them through the learning process. Her favorite skill is the roundoff tuck, and she especially enjoys floor and working on new skills. Outside the gym, Sam loves to read, cook, and practice archery. She takes pride in helping athletes reach their full potential!

Coach Sarah was a gymnast for 6 years, competing up to Level 7 before taking a long break from the sport. She returned to gymnastics at age 37 and began coaching adults in 2023, later joining the Academy coaching team in 2025. She loves the honesty of her students and enjoys helping them grow in both skill and confidence. Her favorite event is bars, and she especially enjoys training flexibility and building community within the gym. Outside of BGA, Sarah loves board games and puzzles. She’s been married for 17 years and has three kids.