Welcome to Montgomery Gymnastics Academy
Get to Know Us
Montgomery Gymnastics Academy provides gymnastics instruction for ages 18 months to 18 years. We specialize in preschool and school age gymnastics, tumbling and competitive gymnastics. Our expert coaches work with each athlete to develop their skills and build their confidence. Come visit us and see why we're the best gymnastics academy in town!
Meet Our Founders
Jason Orr
Cynthia Haynes-Orr
Jason has been coaching gymnastics and tumbling since 1984. He was a competitive gymnast for 8 years himself prior to coaching. Jason specialized in Boys competitive teams for 15 years. Then, specialized in Gym Management for 15 years. He also judged Men's Competitive gymnastics for 5 years. Overall, he has taught Preschool, Boys and Girls Gymnastics, and Tumbling for 40+ years!
Jason's hobbies are traveling, reading, and wild game hunting. A few of his favorite things are Marvel comics, peanut m&m's, butterfingers, and really anything peanut butter!
Meet Our Manager
Coach Alexa
Alexa is a former Xcel gymnast with Montgomery Gymnastics and competed on our Xcel team in 2016-2018. She is the daughter of our owner, Jason, and has grown up around the sport as both her parents coached. She has 10+ years of coaching experience and also is our current manager. In her spare time, Alexa enjoys playing piano, painting, and singing karaoke with friends. A few of Coach Alexa's favorite things are chocolates, sour patch kids, coffee, and anything Disney.
Meet Our Team Coaches
Coach Nicole
Coach Nicole is the program director and head coach of our Xcel Competitive Team. Coach Nicole has over 10+ years of coaching experience coaching both gymnastics and cheerleading. Coach Nicole was a competitive gymnast and cheered for the University of Texas at Austin. In her spare time Coach Nicole enjoys reading, spending time with her twins, and working out. A few of her favorite things include Snickers, C4 Energy drinks, and black licorice.
Coach Javi
Javi is was in the military for 8 years and has 4 years of coaching experience. He currently is the assistant team coach and helps with our Xcel Team. He has coached boys and girls gymnastics as well as tumbling. His hobbies include tumbling, working out, and reading. A few of his favorite things include Swedish Fish, Coffee, and loves food!
Meet Our Recreational Coaches
Coach Elisabeth
Elisabeth was the first coach hired at MGA in 2014, and she still works with us today. She is a former gymnast and has 15+ years of coaching experience. Elisabeth is a mother to 4 awesome boys and she enjoys swimming and horseback riding in her spare time. A few of Elisabeth's favorite things are sour gummy worms, root beer, and shopping on Amazon.
Coach Jess
Jessica has been coaching for 6 years and director for 2 years at her former gym. She is currently our Preschool Gymnastics Director and Office Administrator. A few of Jess' hobbies include going fishing and doing hair and nails. Some of her favorite things are Red Bull, iced coffee, Spree candies and STEAK.
Coach Denton
Denton has 3+ years of coaching experience. He started doing gymnastics at 7 years old with us, at MGA, and still works on new skills today. Some of Denton's hobbies include spending time with friends and family, playing videogames, and swimming. A few of his favorite things are cats, Redbull, Italian food, and the color green.
Coach Seattle
Seattle has 5+ years of working with children as a babysitter and stay-at-home mom. This is Seattle's first year coaching gymnastics and she is loving it! Some of Seattle's hobbies are reading, photography, and playing with her daughter. A few of her favorite things are vanilla lattes, Redbull, Barnes & Noble, and Reese's peanut butter cups!
Coach Marlie
Marlie is a former gymnast and has 3 years experience coaching. She coaches our Pre-Team and recreational girls programs. Her hobbies include playing the guitar, skateboarding, playing with her cat, and weight lifting. A few of her favorite things include Dr. Pepper, sharks, and the color green.
Coach Audrey
Audrey has 8+ years experience teaching dance and acrobatics, as well as, 2+ years coaching power tumbling. She grew up dancing and power tumbling for 10+ years, and cheered at Davidson College. In her spare time, Audrey enjoys singing, cooking, playing videogames, and doing handstands. Some of her favorites are Reese's cups, boba tea, and the lego store!
Coach Italy
Italy is loving her first year coaching! She has danced since the time she was 3 years old, and gained leadership skills from her school's dance team for 4 years. Italy also participated in gymnastics in tumbling in the past. Her favorite hobbies are dancing and playing the electric guitar. A few of Italy's favorite things are Mini Starbursts, Lemon Brisk tea, and shopping at Target!
Coach Jesse
Jesse has been coaching gymnastics for 12+ years. His coaching experience ranges from preschool to advanced gymnastics in recreational and competitive Xcel. He also has experience as a Tumbling Director. Jesse is a head coach here at MGA. Some of Jesse's hobbies are weight lifting, video games, music, and graphic design. He also enjoys pizza, the color red, and pineapple soda.
