Coach Nicole Owner/Head Competitive Coach
I started gymnastics at the age of three, received MVP for Yuba City High School Gymnastics all four years, and went on to compete for the University of California, Santa Barbara as a NCAA Division I Gymnast. I have over 15 years of experience teaching ages 18 months to 18 years. I started coaching gymnastics at the age of 19, as the lead instructor for the Yuba City Parks and Recreation Program and went on to become the Director of Operations at one of the largest gymnastics Academies in the Los Angeles area. I am committed to celebrating each child’s successes, no matter how small and I love inspiring children to be the best they can be through physical activity.
I started gymnastics at the age of three, received MVP for Yuba City High School Gymnastics all four years, and went on to compete for the University of California, Santa Barbara as a NCAA Division I Gymnast. I have over 15 years of experience teaching ages 18 months to 18 years. I started coaching gymnastics at the age of 19, as the lead instructor for the Yuba City Parks and Recreation Program and went on to become the Director of Operations at one of the largest gymnastics Academies in the Los Angeles area. I am committed to celebrating each child’s successes, no matter how small and I love inspiring children to be the best they can be through physical activity.
Coach Kim Cheer Director/Head Cheer Coach
I cheered in HS and at the Junior College Level and have coached pop warner through High School over the years including three years at YCHS where we competed and WON multiple West Coast competitions. I also worked locally as a personal trainer and fitness instructor until becoming pregnant with my first and relocating to Southern California for my husbands job. I now have four children, work from home as an online fitness coach, and am beyond excited to be building an All-Star Cheer program at RGA.
I cheered in HS and at the Junior College Level and have coached pop warner through High School over the years including three years at YCHS where we competed and WON multiple West Coast competitions. I also worked locally as a personal trainer and fitness instructor until becoming pregnant with my first and relocating to Southern California for my husbands job. I now have four children, work from home as an online fitness coach, and am beyond excited to be building an All-Star Cheer program at RGA.
Coach Amanda Head Cheer Coach/Gym Manager
I tried many different sports when I was younger, gymnastics being my favorite. That lead me to find cheerleading where I fell in love. I've either participated, competed, or coached just about every kind of cheerleading you can think of including sideline, all-star, and STUNT. I cheered all 4 years at Yuba City High School then went on to cheer at Sierra College. I have also competed with a few different all-star gyms over the years and even made it to Worlds in 2021. Working with kids has always been fun for me and something I look forward to every day here at Riley's. I started coaching when I was in High School and have been fortunate to have coached at a few different organizations including Jr. Honkers, Lincoln High school, and UCA where I coached at a professional level. I have been with RGA for 5 years now and happy to say I found my home.
I tried many different sports when I was younger, gymnastics being my favorite. That lead me to find cheerleading where I fell in love. I've either participated, competed, or coached just about every kind of cheerleading you can think of including sideline, all-star, and STUNT. I cheered all 4 years at Yuba City High School then went on to cheer at Sierra College. I have also competed with a few different all-star gyms over the years and even made it to Worlds in 2021. Working with kids has always been fun for me and something I look forward to every day here at Riley's. I started coaching when I was in High School and have been fortunate to have coached at a few different organizations including Jr. Honkers, Lincoln High school, and UCA where I coached at a professional level. I have been with RGA for 5 years now and happy to say I found my home.
Coach Amanda Lead Optional Coach
My name is Amanda Gunn (Presswood), and I coach here at RGA! I was born and raised here in Yuba City, and I started gymnastics when I was 3 years old. I went to UC Davis competing on floor in every meet all four years and beam half of my career. I graduated from Sutter Union High School in 2014 and from UC Davis in 2018. I am currently a mom to two little ones and just started back at school to get my vet tech license. A fun fact about me is that I also work on a large dairy farm and love working with animals.
My name is Amanda Gunn (Presswood), and I coach here at RGA! I was born and raised here in Yuba City, and I started gymnastics when I was 3 years old. I went to UC Davis competing on floor in every meet all four years and beam half of my career. I graduated from Sutter Union High School in 2014 and from UC Davis in 2018. I am currently a mom to two little ones and just started back at school to get my vet tech license. A fun fact about me is that I also work on a large dairy farm and love working with animals.
Coach Shyan Head Compulsory Coach
Hi, my name is Shyan Phillips, I'm currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in public health at Sacramento State University. My journey in athletics began early; I started gymnastics at the age of three and eventually earned a full scholarship to San Jose State University. Now, as a mother of a two-year-old son, I cherish our time together, often playing basketball and creating lasting memories. I strive to instill a love for health and fitness in my everyday routine.
Hi, my name is Shyan Phillips, I'm currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in public health at Sacramento State University. My journey in athletics began early; I started gymnastics at the age of three and eventually earned a full scholarship to San Jose State University. Now, as a mother of a two-year-old son, I cherish our time together, often playing basketball and creating lasting memories. I strive to instill a love for health and fitness in my everyday routine.
Coach Elaina Front Desk/Lead Coach
My name is Elaina Cook. My gymnastics journey began as a recreational gymnast. Growing up I was a lover of sports and participated in many of them. The discipline of gymnastics has always been my passion. After graduation from Chico State with my BA in Kinesiology combined with a teaching credential, I got the opportunity and privilege of being further trained by Olympic Medalist Guard Young.
This has since launched my gymnastics coaching career for the last 14 years. I have coached abroad in Okinawa, Japan as well as southern California, and for the last 2 plus years, I have been under the fabulous Nicole Riley.
I believe my career is an opportunity to not only coach gymnastics but also instill discipline, hard work ethic, self-esteem, confidence, and over all physical and mental growth.
My name is Elaina Cook. My gymnastics journey began as a recreational gymnast. Growing up I was a lover of sports and participated in many of them. The discipline of gymnastics has always been my passion. After graduation from Chico State with my BA in Kinesiology combined with a teaching credential, I got the opportunity and privilege of being further trained by Olympic Medalist Guard Young.
This has since launched my gymnastics coaching career for the last 14 years. I have coached abroad in Okinawa, Japan as well as southern California, and for the last 2 plus years, I have been under the fabulous Nicole Riley.
I believe my career is an opportunity to not only coach gymnastics but also instill discipline, hard work ethic, self-esteem, confidence, and over all physical and mental growth.
Coach Makenna Lead Gymnastics and Cheer Instructor
Hi everyone, my name is Makenna, and I am a gymnastics and cheer coach here at RGA. I'm currently a sophomore in college and I'm studying to become a forensic scientist. I'm one of the few original students from all the way back when Nicole was at Future Fitness, and I wouldn't want to be anywhere else. I am also a competitive cheerleader on the RCA team and have competed for 7 years. I love working here with all your kids and can't wait for many more years to come.
Hi everyone, my name is Makenna, and I am a gymnastics and cheer coach here at RGA. I'm currently a sophomore in college and I'm studying to become a forensic scientist. I'm one of the few original students from all the way back when Nicole was at Future Fitness, and I wouldn't want to be anywhere else. I am also a competitive cheerleader on the RCA team and have competed for 7 years. I love working here with all your kids and can't wait for many more years to come.
Coach Peyton Lead Gymnastics Instructor
Hi my name is Peyton O'Mary and I'm a cheer and gymnastics coach here at RGA. I've been involved in competitive cheerleader for 8 years, and it's a huge passion of mine. I'm currently senior high school and excited to pursue a degee in sports medicine in college.
Hi my name is Peyton O'Mary and I'm a cheer and gymnastics coach here at RGA. I've been involved in competitive cheerleader for 8 years, and it's a huge passion of mine. I'm currently senior high school and excited to pursue a degee in sports medicine in college.
