Team Coaches

All AAG Competitive Team coaches are USA Gymnastics Professional Members and are Safety certified at minimum. Many of our coaches hold higher certifications and attend yearly educational congresses for continuing education!

Coach Mike

With over 20 years of coaching experience, Coach Mike brings a unique background to gymnastics. A former licensed Paramedic of more than 10 years and a CrossFit Level 1 Trainer, he has a strong foundation in body mechanics, conditioning, and athlete safety. He is also pursuing a doctoral degree in clinical psychology to to bolster his skill set

Coach Mike also runsThe Fear Academy, where he helps gymnasts overcome fears, build confidence, and reach their highest potential in the sport.

Coach Christian

Spent 15 years as a competitive USAG gymnast, including high school and club gymnastics, and trained as an Elite gymnast at the U.S. Olympic Training Center. He has 15 years of experience coaching all levels — preschool, recreational, Xcel, high school, and club — including 5 years as a head coach, guiding athletes to regional, state, and national championships.

Coach Morgan

Started coaching gymnastics in 2017 and has experience working with athletes from all levels of recreational classes through Level 10. A former competitive gymnast, she began coaching after a career ending injury in high school. Before becoming a mom, Morgan worked as a nurse, and she now loves helping athletes be the best they can be while fostering a lifelong love for the sport

Coach Nate

Started his journey competing in Men’s Gymnastics at Leyden High School. He was a coach at AAG from 2006–2019, returning in 2024. Nate has experience coaching all levels of recreational gymnastics, Pre-Team, and Xcel Bronze–Platinum. Outside the gym, he works as a Research Coordinator at Northwestern University and will join Triton College as part-time faculty in fall 2025.

Coach Morgan

Started gymnastics at age 13, competing in Xcel Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond. At 15, she started her coaching career and has since gained experience working with preschool-aged children, all levels of recreational gymnastics, Pre-Team, and Xcel Bronze–Gold.

Coach Jess

Grew up as a competitive gymnast at All Around and competed as a varsity gymnast at Leyden High School. She primarily coaches beam, helping athletes develop confidence, precision, and artistry on this challenging apparatus