David has been blessed with a very good gymnastics background both as an athlete, and through the opportunity to coach at nearly all levels and ages from preschool and recreational gymnastics to Division I collegiate gymnastics at Boise State University and Utah State University. Throughout his life, he’s had incredible coaching mentors, including his parents, who have owned a successful gym in Boise, Idaho for more than 40 years. David’s favorite aspect of coaching is seeing and helping to create change in children that leads to growth and success. He feels that John Wooden best defines success with these words: “Success is peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you did your best to become the best that you are capable of becoming,” and he hopes to help bring that type of success to young people in the Flathead Valley through his work at FGA. David loves God and the beautiful world He has created and enjoys spending time in it. He loves people, kids, mountain biking, skiing, snowboarding, hiking, windsurfing and spending time with his wife, Keeley, Finn, Solianne and their four dogs.

Keeley’s active childhood included competing in gymnastics, diving, track and field, and dance. After earning her bachelor’s degree in Spanish and Portuguese at the University of New Mexico, she moved to Spain and taught English there for three years. Returning to the States, she came to Montana to visit her family in Kalispell and decided to stay. Along with teaching Spanish at Stillwater Christian High School, she started working at Flathead Gymnastics Academy (FGA) as a FUNdamental coach. In 2011, she was given the opportunity to buy the gym! Her favorite part of owning FGA is the continuous challenges and opportunities that teaching presents.  She enjoys interacting with students and finding new ways to help them realize their strengths and encourage them to embrace the detailed effort necessary to grow and develop within the sport and life itself.  She also enjoys focusing on creating a strong support system for athletes at FGA comprised of student, parent, and coach relationships working in unison for the benefit and success of each athlete.  She loves seeing each gymnast progress in their own ways and at their own pace. As an owner and head coach, she challenges herself and her staff to continue to educate themselves in the sport of gymnastics so that FGA is able to provide the best instruction and education for all participating athletes. Outside of the gym, Keeley enjoys time with family, traveling, hiking and camping, snowboarding, and spending time with her husband, David, Finn and Solianne, and their dogs: Kohna, Lucy, Shimba, and Tatanka.

Bekah began at FGA as a competitive athlete and transitioned into coaching in May of 2013, working with our FUNdamental gymnastics classes, open gyms and birthday parties. Soon after, she was asked to join the team staff, coaching the compulsory level gymnasts and began running the front desk. Since 2017, Bekah'd main position has been the Beam and Dance coach for all levels of the Xcel and JO competitive teams. Her favorite part about her job at FGA is seeing the gymnasts overcome challenges and fear to realize their own progress, both within themselves and the sport. On the occasion that Bekah is not in the gym, she is usually found outdoors, lost in the woods camping, traveling, practicing music or martial arts. In July of 2023, she welcomed her first daughter, Armianee. Her hand in the FGA programs are now mostly behind the scenes: editing newsletters, keeping website work up-to-date, and whatever other tasks the gym may need.

Carrie started working at the beginning of August 2020 at the front desk. She loves interacting with parents and telling them all about what the programs at FGA have to offer. Outside of work, she and her daughter, Henley, take many adventures: Hiking, snowshoeing, being avid lake finders. Henley has also been a part of our competitive team since 2019. Carrie used to ski quite a bit and is looking forward to getting back into that this winter. Something you probably would not have guessed about Carrie: she used to play roller derby in Alaska as CJ Crush before she had Henley.

Mel began her job at FGA in 2018. Her main coaching roles are in our FUNdamental gymnastics program. You can find her coaching everything from our Hot Shot classes to our Advanced classes. She enjoys watching the kids grow in confidence as they learn new skills and explore the sport of gymnastics, finding out just how many amazing things that they are capable of. Outside of work, Mel enjoys figure skating, skiing and spending time with her cat.

 Before moving to the US, Nicole coached for 14 years for the Italian Federation of Gymnastics, achieving the federal diploma for Women’s Artistic Gymnastics. While in Italy, she trained many gymnasts for Regional and National competitions. In 2021, she moved to the United States with her husband and decided to stay in Montana, challenging herself in a new country. She began coaching at FGA in Spring of 2023, her main roles being within the competitive program’s beam, dance and flexibility. Her favorite part about her job is not only building a solid gymnastics base, mixing between technique and artistry; but building their discipline, dedication and commitment within their own lives, giving them the tools they need to become successful in life.

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Kirby has been coaching at FGA since September 2023.  She grew up competing and coaching gymnastics in Maryland.  She graduated high school as a level 9 and went on to attend the US Naval Academy, staying involved in gymnastics by managing the men’s gymnastics team in her city.  She graduated from USNA in 2009 with a BS in Oceanography and a minor in French; and was commissioned as a Signals Intelligence Officer in the Marine Corps.  Kirby served 5 years in the Marine Corps, living in Hawaii and California, and completing deployments in Korea and Afghanistan.  After having a daughter, she made the decision to transition to civilian life.  She worked at Skyhook Ninja Fitness in Portland, OR for 4 years and helped design many of their programs.  She has also worked in the EMS field and has an associate’s degree from FVCC in Paramedicine.  Kirby is excited to be back to being involved in the sport of gymnastics with FGA.  Around the gym, you might find her helping out with FUNdamental classes, coaching in the Xcel team program, or supporting her gymnast daughter, Ainsley.  Her absolute favorite thing about her job is helping young athletes to set and achieve goals, teaching them that they can do hard things!  Kirby spends all of her free time moving around outside.  She loves to trail run, hike, and backpack with her family in the summer and ski all winter.

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Jelani began his coaching career running our Tuesday Night Extreme program in 2015. He was quickly asked to coach in our FUNdamental gymnastics classes and help start and organize the Extreme Ninja program for kids. Jelani also worked with our team program as a Vault and Bars coach from 2016 to 2021. His two favorite parts about working at FGA are being able to share his passion and watch students learn how to push their limits and learn to love the challenge. His hobbies outside of the gym include parkour, martial arts, traveling and camping.

Brie became a coach in June of 2021. She has been on the FGA competitive team program since 2016 and is currently a level 9 gymnast. She mainly coaches Beginner and Intermediate gymnastics and ninja classes as well as Hot Shots. Her favorite thing about working with students is being able to teach them new skills and the joy of gymnastics. Outside of the gym, Brie enjoys art, snowboarding and spending quality time with friends and family.

Rogan originally became involved with FGA in 2017 when she joined the competitive program. She had competed 8 seasons in total, finishing her senior year as a level 7 gymnast. Rogan began coaching at FGA in December of 2021, working mainly with our FUNdamental program and birthday parties. In the summer of 2023, Rogan added coaching our Bronze Team athletes to her list of responsibilities. Her favorite part about working at the gym is getting to see the athletes fall in love with the sport and grow as individuals; along with that, it also gives her the opportunity to teach kids something new and try out the sport of gymnastics in a welcoming environment, without fear of being judged. Outside of the gym, Rogan enjoys spending time with family and friends, painting, biking, baking, and getting to explore the outdoors.

Taylor started working at FGA in June of 2023. Her main roles include coaching the Beginner and Intermediate classes on the FUNdamental side as well as Ninja. Taylor also runs birthday parties here at the gym. She has been a part of our team program since 2018 and is currently training as a level 7. Her favorite thing about working at the gym is seeing the gymnasts and ninjas acquire new skills and enjoy themselves while being involved in this amazing sport. She also loves to meet and work with new people. In her time spent outside of the gym, Taylor is an avid softball player and enjoys hiking, swimming, and spending time with friends and family.