Meet Our Staff
Jacob & Jordan Bailey / Owners
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!
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!
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Rowan Hauber
Manager / Pre-Team Coach 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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Brandi Jacobson / Head Competitive Team Coach
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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Hollie Helvey
Rec/Pre Team/Competitive Team Coach Hollie was born and raised in Milwaukie, Oregon where she attended Sunburst/Precision Elite Gymnastics. She has been a coach at COGA since Fall of 2019 teaching all levels from mighty shots to level 4 on our competitive team. Hollie prides herself on being a positive and uplifting coach. She loves to spend her time outside of the gym riding dirt bikes, fishing, and enjoying the Central Oregon outdoors. |
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Alexa Lovejoy / Competitive Team Coach
Alexa recently graduated from Bend High School and is pursuing a career in film. She was a competitive gymnast from ages 6-14. During high school, she joined the varsity cheer team at Bend High. She started her gymnastics career at COGA and is excited to be back coaching the COGA team. |
Trudy Kowell / Head Tots Coach
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.
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.
Aly Scott / Rec/ PreTeam Coach
Aly has always had a love for gymnastics. She started out as a rec gymnast and then eventually a competitive gymnast for 6 years and now she’s coaching here at COGA. Her favorite event was bars, and now that’s her favorite event to coach as well!
Aly has always had a love for gymnastics. She started out as a rec gymnast and then eventually a competitive gymnast for 6 years and now she’s coaching here at COGA. Her favorite event was bars, and now that’s her favorite event to coach as well!
Paityn Ketner / Rec Coach
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.
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.
Nicole DuValle / Rec Coach
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!
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!
Payton Swan / Rec Coach
Hi my name is Payton and I am the youngest of 4 in my family. I have always loved kids and want to help with them in any way I can! I have done gymnastics for a total of 7 years and always loved it! I love to coach because it mixes together my love for kids and my love for gymnastics
Hi my name is Payton and I am the youngest of 4 in my family. I have always loved kids and want to help with them in any way I can! I have done gymnastics for a total of 7 years and always loved it! I love to coach because it mixes together my love for kids and my love for gymnastics
Macy Bailey / Rec Coach
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.
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.
Brittany Burns / Head Cheer Coach
Brittany was a competitive cheerleader at the national level. Her team won NCA Nationals three years in a row and Worlds the first two years it originated. Additionally, she received nominations and was chosen as an All-American Cheerleader for four consecutive years at the NCA summer camp in Dallas, TX. Before cheerleading, she built a foundation in gymnastics and tumbling. Brittany emphasizes core values in teamwork, respect for others, and self-discipline. She looks forward to building self-confidence and a sense of belonging in her students while having fun!
Brittany moved to Bend in 2021 with her two daughters, Kate (5) and Maddie (3), to support her husband's career move. She loves the life she is creating in Bend and enjoys hiking, skiing, and reading. Brittany is a registered nurse and has spent her career in transplant, cardiac, and pediatric cardiac intensive care units at large hospitals in Dallas and Phoenix.
Brittany was a competitive cheerleader at the national level. Her team won NCA Nationals three years in a row and Worlds the first two years it originated. Additionally, she received nominations and was chosen as an All-American Cheerleader for four consecutive years at the NCA summer camp in Dallas, TX. Before cheerleading, she built a foundation in gymnastics and tumbling. Brittany emphasizes core values in teamwork, respect for others, and self-discipline. She looks forward to building self-confidence and a sense of belonging in her students while having fun!
Brittany moved to Bend in 2021 with her two daughters, Kate (5) and Maddie (3), to support her husband's career move. She loves the life she is creating in Bend and enjoys hiking, skiing, and reading. Brittany is a registered nurse and has spent her career in transplant, cardiac, and pediatric cardiac intensive care units at large hospitals in Dallas and Phoenix.
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Laylah Weber / Rec Coach
Laylah started dancing at the age of 5, most of that time concentrating on acro. Acro is dance and gymnastics mixed together! Which brought her to the love of gymnastics. Laylah completed first place 2 years in a row at competitions. Laylah spent a lot of that time assisting and teaching skills classes with younger kids! Outside of coaching, she spends most her time hiking with her dog! |
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Cami Hernandez / Tots Coach 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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Bridgett Baker / Rec & Cheer Coach
Hi, my name is Bridgett! I am an University of Oregon alumni and former Mountain View cheerleader here in Bend. In high school, I did varsity cheer for four years and coached for Skyhawks Academy as well as at Juniper Swim and Fitness Center. In college, I coached a competitive cheerleading team for youth ages 4-8 as well as additional tumbling classes for our athletes! I am your typical Bendite who enjoys hiking, snowboarding, and visiting our beautiful lakes! |
