Team Balance
BALANCING FUN AND Fundamentals!
At Balance Gymnastics, our talented coaches guide every gymnast with patience, encouragement, and expertise—helping them master skills while having a blast!
Behind every cartwheel and handstand is a coach who truly cares. Founded by Jen Johnson and Mallory Knight, Balance is more than a gym—it’s a family. Our USAG-certified, background-checked staff is passionate about helping kids grow, thrive, and love every moment in the gym.
Mallory Knight
Coach/Owner
As a former competitive gymnast and owner, I bring 17 years of teaching and coaching experience to every athlete at our gym. I’m passionate about helping gymnasts achieve their goals, build confidence, and develop a lifelong love for the sport, while fostering a fun, supportive, and inspiring environment for everyone who walks through our doors.
Jen Johnson
Creative Director/Owner
As a former competitive gymnast and dancer with 13 years of teaching experience, I bring passion, creativity, and dedication to everything I do. I love sharing the joy, discipline, and confidence gymnastics and dance inspire with every student. As a proud mama, I balance coaching, running Balance, and family life, finding inspiration in every role.
Meet the dreamers, doers, and encouragers who make Balance truly special!
Coach Christina
Program Director
With 19 years of coaching experience, I bring energy, encouragement, and passion to every practice. I love helping gymnasts build confidence, strength, and skill!
Shay
Miller
Front Desk manager
I’ve been coaching gymnastics for seven years and was a competitive gymnast before that. I love sharing my passion for the sport, helping athletes grow, and being part of such a supportive gymnastics community.
Coach
Nate
Program Director
I’ve been coaching gymnastics since 1996. With decades of experience across all levels, my passion is teaching preschool gymnasts—sparking joy while building strong foundations for their future in the sport.
Coach Maddy
Rec Coach
I’ve been passionate about gymnastics since age 5. I love the supportive environment, the camaraderie, and the incredible sense of accomplishment that comes from mastering new skills. Sharing my knowledge and helping athletes grow is what makes coaching so rewarding for me.
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Emma
Team Coach
I started gymnastics at age 2 and competed through 18. I began coaching at 15, and now, with 11 years of experience, I love sharing my lifelong passion for the sport with young athletes.
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Jurnee
Rec & Team Coach
I love to flip, fly, and defy gravity! With 12 years of competitive gymnastics and 5 years of coaching experience, I’m passionate about helping athletes build skills, confidence, and a lifelong love for the sport.
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Lexi
Preschool &
Team Coach
I’ve been involved in competitive gymnastics for 8 years, with 4 seasons of competition. I love coaching preschool and team gymnasts, sharing my passion for the sport, and helping athletes grow, have fun, and build confidence!
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Talia
Preschool & Team Coach
I’ve been involved in gymnastics for 20 years, and it’s truly my passion. The sport has shaped who I am, and I love sharing that joy, energy, and excitement with the athletes I coach.
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Madi
Rec Coach
I’ve been doing gymnastics for over 13 years and love sharing my passion for the sport. I enjoy inspiring athletes to challenge themselves and helping them grow in confidence, strength, and skill. Watching gymnasts succeed and have fun is what makes coaching so rewarding for me.
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Sascha
Preschool &
Rec Coach
I am so proud to now be coaching beside the very coaches who inspired me as a gymnast. I’m dedicated, hardworking, and always learning, and I love bringing that same energy to the athletes I coach.
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Jocelyn
Rec Coach
I competed in club and high school gymnastics before discovering my passion for aerial arts in 2011. I still love performing and enjoy bringing that creativity into the gym. With a background in teaching, I value positivity and individualized learning—skills I use to help every athlete shine.
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Libby
Rec Coach
I’ve loved gymnastics for as long as I can remember. I trained as a Level 10 gymnast, and my dream has always been to coach and share my passion for the sport, while inspiring young athletes to reach their full potential and enjoy every moment in the gym.
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Molly
Rec Coach
Bio coming soon!
Coach Olivia
Rec Coach &
Event Staff
I’ve been in gymnastics since I was 4 and am excited to be competing at Sapphire this season! Outside the gym, I love football, skiing with my family, and spending time with friends. I can’t wait to inspire young gymnasts through coaching and share my love for the sport.
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Skyler
Rec Coach &
Event Staff
I’ve been a gymnast for nearly 10 years, and the sport has brought me so much passion and amazing friendships. I love the outdoors, animals (including my pet turtle, Timmy!), and hope to study marine biology one day. I love to coach and share the sport that’s been such a big part of my life.
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Hailey
Rec Coach
I’ve been a cheerleader since I was 7, and for the past four years, I’ve also been coaching gymnastics. Bars are my favorite event, and I love helping athletes grow in skill, confidence, and passion for the sport. Coaching and teaching are my true passions, and I feel lucky to do what I love every day.
Coach
Nora
Rec Coach &
Event Staff
I bring energy, kindness, and humor to my classes and to everything I do. As a dedicated competitive athlete, I love sharing my passion for gymnastics and encouraging others to reach their goals. I believe my positivity and enthusiasm make me a role model both in and out of the gym.
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Courtney
Rec Coach
Coach Courtney has loved gymnastics since she was 4! She now shares that passion through coaching while studying education, with plans to teach and keep inspiring young athletes for years to come.
