Coaches' Profiles

The sport of gymnastics is team oriented, yet intensely individual. Each gymnast must develop the strength and skills to execute with exactness in speed, form and balance.  Such precision is achieved not by the gymanst alone, but is reliant upon high experienced and skilled coaching. We're fortunate to have some of the best coaches in the country right here in Lacey, WA.  Meet our coaches and learn a little about their backgrounds.

Head Coach : Bob Young
Years Coaching: 20

With 30+ years of gymnastics background, Bob's gymnastics career spans Junior to College Elite.  He competed with Michigan State University for four years, 1992-1995, and has been coaching ever since.  Several times the "Optionals Coach of the Year" in Region II, Bob continues to train young men in gymnastics year in and year out.

*10 time WA State Coach of the Year
*3 time Regional Coach of the Year
*Hundreds of State & Regional Championships at all Levels
*Dozens of Junior Olympic and Future Stars National Champions
*2009-2012 Age Group Competition Committee
*Presenter at USAG National Congress and Region II Congress

Bob is a native Washingtonian and an avid outdoorsmen.
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Boys Team : Levels 4, 5, 6s : James Prietto

Competing under Bob Young for a number of years, James converted to becoming a coach when previous assistant coaches moved on. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Boys Team : Levels 4, 5, 6s : Nan Keppinger

Nan got his start in coaching as a personal trainer.  He specializes in "acro" gymnastics and more recently has trained to become a boys team coach.

 

 

 

Boy's Team Coaches:

The Black Hills Boy's team has an amazing coaching staff. Lead by head coach, Bob Young, BHG Boys have had many Regional and National Champions, to include younger boys qualifying for Future Stars.

All team boys start some where - and that's in "Rec Class". From there, boys can transition to boys team where the develop strength, flexibility and endurance.  We invite you to come to practice, ask questions, try some Rec Classes and talk with our coaches.  Gymnastics is an amazing sport that builds our boys into young men of dedication, mental sharpness and confidence. We look forward to seeing you.