Jenna first discovered her love for gymnastics at the age of two. She competed gymnastics for 10 years at I-Power School of Gymnastics in Champaign, Illinois. During that time, Jenna earned two Level 8 State Titles, was a four time Regional Qualifier, and competed as a Level 10 gymnast.
After graduating high school, Jenna went on to attend Illinois State University where she earned her Bachelor’s in Secondary Mathematics Education. While attending ISU, Jenna coached at I-Power for four years. She coached Levels 3-10 producing many state titles and regional qualifiers.
Jenna then began her co-head coaching career at River City Gymnastics with Fred. During this time, Fred and Jenna produced 10 state titles in two years. Along with coaching at River City, Jenna teaches mathematics full time at Washington Community High School.
Jenna has a passion for coaching polished and high quality gymnastics. Her goal as a coach is to help gymnasts reach their own goals and potential in the sport. She truly enjoys sharing her passion and love for gymnastics with the girls she coaches. Jenna has a detailed orientated and hands-on coaching style in the gym.
On a personal note, Jenna was a member of the Gamma Phi Circus at ISU for three years. She performed in tumbling, wall trampoline, Russian Swing, and Teeterboard. Each year the Gamma Phi Circus puts on an annual show in Redbird Arena bringing in tens of thousands of people from all over Illinois to watch.
Jenna is a USAG Professional Member, USAG Safety Certified, SAFESPORT Certified, and CPR Certified.
I started gymnastics at the age of 4. I also have a background in ballet and tap dance. I competed at Roseville Area High School (MN) Gymnastics for 4 years. My first year I won the JV state Championship title. After moving to the Varsity team, I earned the All State and All American title 3 years in a row.
I started my coaching career in 2001 instructing both boys and girls competitive teams at Flyaway’s Gymnastics Center in Minnesota. The competitive girls team garnered several Regional Champions in my tenure, several level 10 gymnasts and a Training Elite Gymnast. I have also instructed pre-school and rec classes since 2001. I currently coach Xcel and Boys Competitive Team.
I retired from the Army as a full-time civilian employee in Jan 2020 and the Army Reserves in 2021. I have a lot of first aid knowledge as part of my Army background. I have 3 children and coach at PEGA with my husband Chris. Our youngest child, Conner is a competitive gymnast and trains at PEGA.
Alyson is a USAG Professional Member in Men’s and Women’s Artistic Gymnastics. Safe Sport Trained and Safety and Risk Management trained.
I have worked at Peoria Elite since 2017. I have taught tumbling and trampoline classes, ninja classes and am part of the Special Events Team and lead Birthday Parties, Kids Night Out and Open Gym. I love being a part of the Peoria Elite family!
Cole has taken on additional responsibility as a compulsary girls coach in 2023.
Josiah has been with Peoria Elite for many years, coaching anywhere from recreational classes to all levels of the JO Girls Team. Passionate about gymnastics, he is an integral part of the team here at PEGA! Much of the artwork you see displayed around the gym is thanks to Josiah!
My name is Ellie Cain. I am originally from Denver, Colorado, and completed my undergraduate degree in Kinesiology at Boise State. I am currently studying Sport Psychology at Illinois State University. I was a gymnast until I graduated high school and finished as a level 8 gymnast. I coached at a gym in Boise for two years during my undergraduate studies and volunteered coaching with the ISU team in 2023. I am a girls’ team coach here at PEGA and have been conducting mental training with the boys’ and girls’ competitive teams.
A current Bradley student and former gymnast, Livi has joined our staff as an Xcel coach.
Chris was introduced to the world of gymnastics in 2002 when he met his future wife Alyson who was coaching gymnastics at the time.
He has always respected male gymnasts as the top athletes in the world for their strength, flexibility and discipline even though he is an avid fan of football and soccer.
Chris retired from the US Army in 2014 after serving 23 years.
All three of his children have been involved with gymnastics since an early age. His youngest son has been a competitive gymnast since the age of six.
With an admiration, passion and enthusiasm for the sport he became a USAG professional member in 2017 with the intent of becoming a coach.
Chris began coaching in 2018 as an assistant boy’s team coach and maintains USAG professional certification in men’s and women’s disciplines and is USAG Safety Certified and SAFESPORT Certified.
Liam used to train with the boy’s team now run by Alyson for a few years, learning all about gymnastics along the way. Now he is back into gymnastics, this time around as a coach!
You guessed it, Grace is a former competitive gymnast at PEGA. Grace is helping instruct the next generation of gymnast with her experience in the sport.
A former optional level gymnast at PEGA who has “retired” from the sport. We love seeing Grace share her experience and passion for the sport with our current students.
Jamie is the welcoming face you see when you enter our facility. She is the mom of one of our optional competitive girls and we are so happy to have her on the team!
Previously a competitive gymnast and currently a cheerleader. Sharing her passion for the sport.
Dawn is the mom of one of our competitive gymnasts. She was spending so much time in the gym we mutually decided to put her to work. We are very happy to have her!
Yet another former gymnast who returned to the sport as a coach. We loved having Kaleigh as a student and are proud of her accomplishments as a coach.
Kalin’s gymnastics accomplishments are apparent by some of her pictures on our wall of champions! Her love of the sport has brought her back home to PEGA as a coach.
Kyla is a former Peoria Elite gymnast who has returned as a staff member! Catch her helping out at Birthday Parties and Open Gyms as well as coaching recreational classes. BTW, her favorite animal is a giraffe!
Conner has been a competitive gymnast since 2016. He has joined our coaching staff to help develop the next generation of gymnasts.
Lizzy is the friendly energetic girl you will see assisting with our special events. She has a brother and sister who compete on our PEGA teams.
Tobie is an optional level gymnast on our team who competed at Nationals in 2023!
Chloe competed on our Xcel team and was the 2022 Xcel Gold State Champion on Bars. Chloe’s passion for the sport and atheletes brought her back to coach.
I have been with Peoria Elite since early 2023. I used to be active in gymnastics when I was younger. Now I enjoy helping kids with their gymnastics at parties!
Sophie is a former recreational gymnast at PEGA. Sophie has also learned a lot about gymnastics from her older sister Grace who was an optional level gymnast. Sophie now works at PEGA as a Special Events Staff member.
Seth is a former gymnast and competitive diver.
Hannah is a former gymnast and cheerleader.
At Peoria Elite Gymnastics Academy (PEGA), we believe that everyone who participates in our programs receive the same high quality coaching regardless of ability. We provide a family friendly environment and a dedicated, trained staff with new, state-of-the-art Olympic level equipment in a spacious, 18,000 square foot air conditioned and heated facility.
