Coach Nicole Owner/Head 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 Jessica Head Optional Coach
My name is Coach Jessica, and I absolutely love gymnastics and working with kids! I was a gymnast for 15 years, and a competitive one for 10 reaching level 10 when I was 14! I started coaching when I was 16 and haven’t stopped. I was a para educator for YCUSD for 10 years, working with kids is what I was meant to do! I love gymnastics and couldn’t imagine my life without it. I have over 30 years pf experience in gymnastics and love sharing what I know with your little ones!
My name is Coach Jessica, and I absolutely love gymnastics and working with kids! I was a gymnast for 15 years, and a competitive one for 10 reaching level 10 when I was 14! I started coaching when I was 16 and haven’t stopped. I was a para educator for YCUSD for 10 years, working with kids is what I was meant to do! I love gymnastics and couldn’t imagine my life without it. I have over 30 years pf experience in gymnastics and love sharing what I know with your little ones!
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 Amy Lead Coach
Hello everybody! My name is Amy Castro Fernandez, and I am 18 years old. I am currently a freshman at Yuba College, I graduated from Yuba City High School in the class of 2024. I am currently in the process of finishing my IGECT and my associate's in science to transfer to Sacramento State University to get my bachelor's in civil engineering. I started gymnastics when I was 6 years old, and I grew to love this sport because the people around me were so nice and kind. I have done this sport from the age 6 to 14. I have coached gymnastics for a year, and I grew to love being a coach to people who want to learn gymnastics because it's not an easy sport to do. What I can say is this job as a coach is to be patient and to keep a positive attitude.
Hello everybody! My name is Amy Castro Fernandez, and I am 18 years old. I am currently a freshman at Yuba College, I graduated from Yuba City High School in the class of 2024. I am currently in the process of finishing my IGECT and my associate's in science to transfer to Sacramento State University to get my bachelor's in civil engineering. I started gymnastics when I was 6 years old, and I grew to love this sport because the people around me were so nice and kind. I have done this sport from the age 6 to 14. I have coached gymnastics for a year, and I grew to love being a coach to people who want to learn gymnastics because it's not an easy sport to do. What I can say is this job as a coach is to be patient and to keep a positive attitude.
Coach Josie Jr. Coach/Lead Instructor
Hi! My name is Josie Parker and I am 17 years old. I am currently attending Sutter Union High School as a senior, and in the future, I plan on getting my bachelor's in nursing to become a registered nurse. I started gymnastics at the ripe age of 1 years old and grew to love the sport in every way. I then competed for 7 years until I was 12 years old. I now do equestrian vaulting (gymnastics and dance on horseback). I am currently trying to qualify to be on Team USA for the 2025 world championships. Outside of school and vaulting I have a strong passion fo0r riding horses and showing my cattle around the country. You may have seen me riding my horse with the American flag at a Sutter football game before!! I have coached gymnastics for 4 years and I love every second of it. It has taught me how to manage m6 time, be patient, keep a positive attitude, and stay responsible.
Hi! My name is Josie Parker and I am 17 years old. I am currently attending Sutter Union High School as a senior, and in the future, I plan on getting my bachelor's in nursing to become a registered nurse. I started gymnastics at the ripe age of 1 years old and grew to love the sport in every way. I then competed for 7 years until I was 12 years old. I now do equestrian vaulting (gymnastics and dance on horseback). I am currently trying to qualify to be on Team USA for the 2025 world championships. Outside of school and vaulting I have a strong passion fo0r riding horses and showing my cattle around the country. You may have seen me riding my horse with the American flag at a Sutter football game before!! I have coached gymnastics for 4 years and I love every second of it. It has taught me how to manage m6 time, be patient, keep a positive attitude, and stay responsible.
Coach Makenna Jr. Coach/Lead 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 Jr. Coach/Lead Instructor
Hi my name is Peyton O'Mary and I'm a cheer and gymnastics coach here at RGA. I've been a competitive cheerleader for 7 years. I'm a junior in high school and I'm looking forward to going to college for sports medicine.
Hi my name is Peyton O'Mary and I'm a cheer and gymnastics coach here at RGA. I've been a competitive cheerleader for 7 years. I'm a junior in high school and I'm looking forward to going to college for sports medicine.
