Leadership Team
Meet our leadership team! Each member of our team at Central Oregon Gymnastics Academy has shown dedication and passion for coaching kids, demonstrating a commitment to being a positive force in their lives. Our leaders are all USA Gymnastics & SafeSport Certified as well as holding CPR & AED certifications, ensuring we adhere to the top standards of safety and care in a sports environment. They are committed to upholding the core values that make COGA a welcoming and supportive environment, always focused on providing a wonderful experience for the children and families in our programs. We are proud to have such an experienced and enthusiastic team guiding our athletes every step of the way!
Jordan & Jacob Bailey
Club Owners
USAG & SafeSport Certified, CPR & AED Certified
We are Jacob & Jordan Bailey and we had the privilege of buying the Central Oregon Gymnastics Academy in 2021 and carrying on the legacy that’s been building here at COGA for over 24 years. We have 2 daughters who have been involved in gymnastics for years. They both started out as little ones in tots programs and are now both on the competitive team here at COGA. We have invested a lot in this sport and it’s become a huge part of our family. We were both athletes all through school and believe in the powerful and positive affects sports have on shaping kids into well rounded, awesome humans. We also run an action sports non-profit (Truck Stop Action Sports) with a focus on youth camps & instruction at the local skateparks during the summer and school holidays. We’ve been active with the programs for 8+ years and know first-hand what it means to pour time and energy in to the kids in our community. We are so excited for COGA to be another opportunity to engage with youth in Central Oregon!
Club Owners
USAG & SafeSport Certified, CPR & AED Certified
We are Jacob & Jordan Bailey and we had the privilege of buying the Central Oregon Gymnastics Academy in 2021 and carrying on the legacy that’s been building here at COGA for over 24 years. We have 2 daughters who have been involved in gymnastics for years. They both started out as little ones in tots programs and are now both on the competitive team here at COGA. We have invested a lot in this sport and it’s become a huge part of our family. We were both athletes all through school and believe in the powerful and positive affects sports have on shaping kids into well rounded, awesome humans. We also run an action sports non-profit (Truck Stop Action Sports) with a focus on youth camps & instruction at the local skateparks during the summer and school holidays. We’ve been active with the programs for 8+ years and know first-hand what it means to pour time and energy in to the kids in our community. We are so excited for COGA to be another opportunity to engage with youth in Central Oregon!
Rowan H.
Club Manager
USAG & SafeSport Certified, CPR & AED Certified
Rowan has been a gymnastic coach at COGA since the start of 2019. She competed at United Gymnastics in Maryland before moving to Oregon in middle school. Rowan is passionate about the stretching and strength building blocks of gymnastics. Her favorite event is Floor because it can translate to other activities and you don’t necessarily need any equipment.
Club Manager
USAG & SafeSport Certified, CPR & AED Certified
Rowan has been a gymnastic coach at COGA since the start of 2019. She competed at United Gymnastics in Maryland before moving to Oregon in middle school. Rowan is passionate about the stretching and strength building blocks of gymnastics. Her favorite event is Floor because it can translate to other activities and you don’t necessarily need any equipment.
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Kaitlyn F.
Finance & HR Manager Kaitlyn has called Central Oregon home for over eight years, living there with her husband and two young kids. She has always had a passion for sports and fitness, playing volleyball at Central Michigan University while pursuing her Bachelor’s Degree in Finance. In her free time, she enjoys staying fit, reading, playing the piano, and discovering the best local coffee shops. |
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Brandi J.
Competitive Team Director & Head Team Coach USAG & SafeSport Certified, CPR & AED Certified Our head coach Brandi has been in love with gymnastics since she was just a toddler. From Mommy and me classes as a child to competing at the young age of 8 years old, she continued on as a competitive gymnast all the way to level 10, then she decided to retire - but that didn't last long! She missed gymnastics so much she started coaching right out of high school and coached for 5 years before taking a break to pursue a massage therapy career. She ultimately missed coaching so much and was excited to get back into the gymnastics world with COGA! With her massage therapy background she is able to help the girls not only recover from injuries but help prevent them with her understanding of the body and sports physiology. She is dedicated to having happy, healthy, and strong gymnasts that love being in the gym as much as she does! |
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Reece P.
Facilities Manager & Competitive Team Coach USAG & SafeSport Certified, CPR & AED Certified This is Reece! Reece did not have a traditional background in gymnastics but at a young age wanted to learn how to do a back flip on skis! So, with a few tumbling classes that became a reality. Not only did it benefit his skiing, but he caught the gym & tumbling bug! At the age of 15 he became a gymnastics coach, coaching rec gymnastics for 4 years and then moving in to the men’s and women’s team gymnastics world for the last ten years. If you have been to our gym you have most likely heard him with his high energy and loud personality! |
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Trudy K.
Tot's Gymnastics & Camp Department Director USAG & SafeSport Certified, CPR & AED Certified Trudy has been a stay at home mom for her two daughters the last eleven years. Before she had a family she worked for Parks and Rec in Jackson Hole, WY. When working for parks and rec she was a program coordinator for the youth summer camps and after school kids programs. 9 years ago, she relocated to beautiful Bend. Trudy enjoys working with kids and is looking forward to helping them develop new skills. |
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Anya H.
Tumbling Department Director, Rec & Tumbling Coach USAG & SafeSport Certified, CPR & AED Certified Anya has been in love with gymnastics since she was 3, and has been training for 11 years, at COGA for 5. She is currently on the competitive team here as a level 7! She loves seeing the progress she can make in the sport, as well as cultivating amazing relationships here at COGA and can't wait to share that with the kids she coaches. In her free time she likes listening to ‘Tommy Lefroy’(the band) and being outside with her friends. Anya is a hard working, multi sport athlete so you can catch her in the gym and on the soccer field! |
Coaches
Meet our incredible Coaches! Each coach at Central Oregon Gymnastics Academy is USA Gymnastics & Safe Sport Certified. They each bring their own unique background in sports and experience working with kids, creating the special sauce behind all the magic that happens in the gym. With a shared dedication to fostering a fun and positive learning environment, our coaches are at the heart of helping every child reach their full potential. Their passion and expertise make COGA a place where athletes can thrive, grow, and enjoy their gymnastics journey!
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Kendra M.
PreTeam Coach USAG & SafeSport Certified Kendra is from Bozeman, MT and recently graduated from Montana State with a Bachelor’s degree in psychology. She recently moved to Bend to pursue her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at OSU-Cascades. She is a former competitive gymnast and is passionate about injury prevention and sports psychology, especially related to gymnastics. Kendra enjoys helping people achieve their goals and she believes a positive, empowering environment is crucial for athletes to realize their full potential. When she’s not studying or coaching, she enjoys paddle boarding, hiking, skiing, and reading in her hammock. |
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Paityn K.
Rec & Masters Coach USAG & SafeSport Certified Paityn has been doing gymnastics at COGA since she was 3 years old and has been on our competitive team for years. About a year ago, she wanted to get in to coaching. She started out shadowing our rec coaches and assisting with their classes and developed a love for teaching. She enjoys being around the kids and helping them learn new skills. She coaches several of our rec level classes while still working hard as a competitive gymnast. |
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Nicole D.
Rec Coach USAG & SafeSport Certified Nicole has been active in ballet, gymnastics, and cheer from a young age. Currently she is on the cheer squad and competitive cheer team for Mountain View High School. Nicole loves working with kids and helping them get to the next level in her gymnastics careers. When not in the gym, Nicole enjoys working out, water sports, and volunteering in her community! |
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Macy B.
Rec Coach USAG & SafeSport Certified Macy has been a gymnast since she was a young girl. She's always loved the world of gymnastics. Macy joined the competitive gymnastics team when she was 11 years old and has been competing ever since. Macy realized she wanted to start sharing her love of gymnastics with kids and became a junior coach in 2021. Since then, she's continued as a competitive gymnast as well as finding time to coach the next generation of gymnasts at COGA. |
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Noelle B.
Rec, Tots & PreTeam Coach USAG & SafeSport Certified Noelle was born in Oregon but grew up as a competitive gymnast in North Carolina. She participated in gymnastics off and on from the ages of 5-17 after high school she ended up moving back to Oregon 4 years ago. Noelle has been coaching for 5 years in preschool, rec, and competitive teams. Noelle attends Liberty University online and is almost finished with her bachelors in Social work. She has a huge passion for gymnastics and wants to share that passion with others and is so excited to teach as a Rec, preteam and Tots coach at COGA. Outside of the gym Noelle enjoys hiking, powerlifting, country line dancing and spending time at coffee shops with friends. |
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Cami H.
Tots & Rec Coach USAG & SafeSport Certified Hello my name is Cami, and I'm 20 years old. I'm originally from Northern California and recently moved to Bend last year. I was a gymnast for 6 years. I fell in love with the sport at a young age. Gymnastics made me feel so alive and taught me strength in all forms. I've spent lots of time helping /assisting other gymnasts my age and below. I'm so excited to teach as a Tots coach and push the students to be the best they can be. On my time off, I enjoy adventures , nature , and hanging out with friends. I can't wait to meet the rest of the community of COGA and build great connections. |
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Lindsey B.
Rec & PreTeam Coach USAG & SafeSport Certified Lindsey has lived in Bend for 2 years. She moved to Bend from NW Washington with her family in search of the sun and nature. Growing up Lindsey was a competitive gymnast and also did track and field- competing in both sports through college. Lindsey started coaching gymnastics when she was in high school and has experience coaching preschool up through level 9. Lindsey is passionate about creating a positive environment for children to learn and grow. Her favorite part about coaching gymnastics is watching an athlete set a goal and seeing the proud sparkle in their eye when the accomplish that goal through perseverance and hard work. Lindsey also works part time as a nurse (12 years and counting) and has 3 young children. In her free time, she enjoys anything outside with family - hiking, paddle boarding, snow shoeing, biking, rock climbing etc. and cooking. |
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Lindsey W.
Competitive Team Coach USAG & SafeSport Certified Lindsay was raised in St. Louis, Missouri where she competed for Planet Gymnastics. She competed until she was 13, then had to give up her commitment to the sport due to injury. She began coaching at the age of 14 to continue fostering her love for the sport. Lindsay has coached in Missouri, Colorado, and Wyoming - responsible for pre-team through level 10 athletes. She enjoys all things outdoors but you can mostly find her paddling, fly fishing, mountain biking, and exploring with her two dogs, Lumi and Goose. |
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Leilani B.
Competitive Team & Pre-Team Coach USAG & SafeSport Certified Leilani is a gymnastics coach from Fairbanks, Alaska. She has been involved in gymnastics since she was 2 years old to 15 years old. She retired as a level 7 competitive gymnast at Gymnastics Inc. Leilani has been a coach for 2 years, and is a USAG certified region 2 judge for level 4-8. Her favorite part of gymnastics is tumbling and dance! |
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Nicole J.
Rec Gym Coach USAG & SafeSport Certified Nicole is from Sammamish, Washington and was a competitive gymnast for 12 years. After her gymnastics career, she began coaching and fell in love with the atmosphere and being able to help kids reach their goals. She is currently going to OSU cascades to get her Doctor of Physical Therapy, to one day help prevent future injuries in gymnasts. When she is not in the gym, she loves to explore new spots in bend as well as spend time being active. She is passionate about making gymnastics a fun and positive experience for all, as it helped her grow in so many ways throughout her life. Her favorite event to coach is bars because she believes that it is the most rewarding event to gain a new skill on. |
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Jessica K.
Tot's Gym Coach USAG & SafeSport Certified Jessica has been in love with gymnastics, cheer and dance since she was a small girl. She has loved watching her daughters enjoy and grow in gymnastics, from Tumble Tykes to Pre-Team over the past 7 years. Jessica graduated from California State University, Long Beach with a Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development. She loves working with children and watching them grow into strong, confident, individuals. Jessica enjoys being in the sun, traveling, hiking, pickleball and spending time with her family and friends. |
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Katharine V.
Rec & Tots Coach USAG & SafeSport Certified Hi i’m Katharine! I’m 21 years old and grew up here in Bend. I was a competitive gymnast until I was 14, and never lost the love for the sport! Gymnastics was a big part of my life growing up, i’m so excited to be able to share my passion for it through coaching. When i’m not in the gym I enjoy being with friends, hiking and traveling. I’m so excited to be apart of the COGA community! |
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Katharine M
Rec & Tot's Coach USAG & SafeSport Certified Kathryn has a background in competitive gymnastics and now enjoys sharing her passion for the sport through coaching. She is in her final year of studying for a B.S. in Psychology at OSU Cascades in Bend! Kathryn believes gymnastics should be a fun place to learn and grow, and is dedicated to fostering a positive and inclusive atmosphere so that each child can thrive not just in their gymnastics abilities but in their self-esteem and personal development. In her free time, Kathryn enjoys hiking, camping, skiing, snowboarding, painting, golfing, and playing with her dog, Stella. |
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Madison R
Tot's Coach USAG & SafeSport Certified Madison was a gymnast for 6 years and 2 of them were at COGA! Her love for working with kids started when she was a preschool instructor. Given her background she is so excited to coach in the tot's department and watch her students develop their skills. In her free time, Madison loves adventuring outdoors and roller skating around! |
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Coby B
Boy's Coach USAG & SafeSport Certified Coby is a 20 year old college student studying engineering. When he’s not busy with school, he loves to ski, scooter, skate, surf, travel, and rock climb! He’s been flipping, tumbling, and trampolining for around 6 years, but it all started on his backyard trampoline when he was just a kid. |
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Birky
Rec Coach USAG & SafeSport Certified Birky was born in Fairbanks, Alaska and moved to Oregon in 2016 to compete in Slopestyle Skiing. Growing up with the love of freestyle skiing has brought her into frequent contact with the gymnastics community. As someone who is passionate in working with youth sports, Birky is excited to mentor COGA students and encourage them to follow their goals. If she isn't in the gym then you can find her playing in the snow at Bachelor! |
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Cathy S
Rec Coach USAG & SafeSport Certified Cathy has loved gymnastics since her first gymnastics class at the age of four. She is a former competitive gymnast, and her two daughters both attended gymnastics classes at COGA. Cathy is also a financial analyst and writer, and she became a coach for COGA because she is passionate about gymnastics and loves to see the joy on kids’ faces when they master a new skill. In her free time, Cathy enjoys hiking, yoga, live music, and spending time with friends, family, and her adorable dog, Cooper. |
