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. She is the daughter of our owner, Jason, and has grown up around the sport as both her parents coached. Alexa started her career as a helper to her dad at MGA and fell in love with the business and community. She now has 12+ years of coaching experience and is our current manager. In her spare time, Alexa enjoys playing piano, painting, and singing karaoke with friends. A few of her 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 was in the military for 8 years and has 5 years of coaching experience. He currently is the assistant team coach for our Xcel Program. 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 any and all food!
Coach Marlie
Marlie is a former competitive gymnast and has 3+ years of coaching experience and has been loving her time coaching our pre-team and competitive athletes. 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 Abi
Abi has 2+ years of coaching experience and is a former competitive gymnast. She participated in pre-professional ballet training from 2018-2025. She was also a Company Artist with Etoile Ballet Theatre from 2025-2026. In her free time, Abi enjoys pilates, art, reading, and spending time with friends and family. Some of her favorite things are dark chocolates, Dutch Bros, pickleball, and swimming!
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 Dylan
Coach Dylan grew up doing gymnastics himself and has 3+ years of coaching experience. He is a great coach for children of all ages, but specializes in Preschool Gymnastics and is MGA's Preschool Director. Dylan enjoys arts and crafts, working on cars, shopping, and traveling. A few of his favorite things are Airhead Bites, gummy Lifesavers, Cherry Coke, Raspberry Peace Tea, and Lululemon.
Coach Caity
Coach Caity is LOVING her first year coaching! She has 2+ years experience as a nanny and has always enjoyed doing gymnastics at home. In her free time, Caity enjoys photography, painting, and singing. Some of her favorite things are dill pickle chips, Hershey's almond bars, Thanksgiving, and shopping at Target!
Meet Our Office Staff
Miss Felicia
Felicia is currently studying to be a English Teacher and she is a mother to a beautiful little girl. Felica's favorite part about working with kids is their imagination! In her free time, she enjoys reading, reading, reading, karaoke and puzzles! Some of her favorite things are Twix, Dr. Pepper, punk rock music, and Barnes and Noble.
