KATHERINE RIVERA, FLIP OUT PRODUCTIONS OWNER
"I enjoy working at Flip Out for so many reasons. I love the kids, parents, families, and staff. I couldn't imagine spending my time any other way. The joy that being a business owner, coach, mentor, janitor, shooulder to cry on, friend, and so many other things could not be replaced. I have never been more challenged or fulfilled, minus my most important role as Marjorie's mom. It truly is an honor!!"
Hometown: Jackson, NJ
Favorite event: Floor....I LOVED PERFORMING!!
Favorite event to teach: I enjoy coaching all of the events, however if I have to pick a favorite....I can't I love them all!!
Go-to coffee order: Strong, Stronger, Strongest!!!
Classes: Me & You, Fun & Flips, Flipnastics, Flippin' Out, Preteam, Team, Lesson Planning & Programming
Hobbies: Dancing, Karaoke, paddle-boarding, if having a good time is a hobby, I would make it my #1
Favorite way to spend a day off: I mostly spend time with Family and Friends, cooking, cleaning, organizing, or working on a fun project. However, I love going on adventures, traveling, and exploring new places. I also LOVE LOVE LOVE true crime and scary movies!!!!!
Job: Full-time at Flip Out
EMILY STANTON, FLIP OUT PRODUCTIONS OPERATIONS MANAGER
"I love the community of Flip Out families that has grown over the years!"
Hometown: York, PA
Favorite event: Beam and bars - the athletes look superhuman!
Favorite skill to teach: Cartwheels. It's so fun to coach beginner athletes through that first skill and become so proud of themselves!
Go-to coffee order: Iced coffee with a splash of milk
Classes: Lesson Planning & Programming
Hobbies: Reading on my kindle! I can read anywhere.
Favorite way to spend a day off: Hitting up all the local parks with my kid.
Job: I work full-time at Flip Out. The kids call me the principle of Flip Out!
COACH ANGELICA
"I love how welcoming all the Flip Out staff were when I started and how they continue to be so helpful, nice, and supportive."
Hometown: Westchester, NY
Favorite skill: Tsukahara pike on vault
Favorite skill to teach: Back walkovers on beam
Go-to coffee order: Caramel iced coffee
Classes: Me & You, Fun & Flips, Flipnastics, Flippin' Out, Preteam, Team
Hobbies: Pilates and banking
Favorite way to spend a day off: Watching YouTube or hanging out with my friends
School: I am a nursing major at Temple University and my favorite class is Anatomy. I would like to be a pediatric nurse after I graduate!
COACH DANI
"I love teaching kids gymnastics and making new friends. It's my favorite part of doing gymnastics and being a mentor!"
Hometown: Philly
Favorite event: Floor
Favorite skills to teach: Handstands and cartwheels
Go-to coffee order: Starbucks pineapple passionfruit refresher
Classes: Assists all the coaches
Hobbies: Gymnastics
Favorite way to spend a day off: Hanging out with friends
School: I'm a freshmen at Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy, and my favorite class is Biology.
COACH NIA
"Seeing students get new skills is the best part of being a gymnastics coach!"
Hometown: Washington D.C.
Favorite skill: Tumbling
Favorite event to teach: Floor
Go-to coffee order: Caramel frappé
Classes: Me & You, Fun & Flips, Flipnastics, Flippin' Out
Hobbies: Dance and cheerleading
Favorite way to spend a day off: Traveling
School: I attend Temple University and am studying Kinesiology. My favorite class so far was Biomechanics of Physical Activity. I am also on the Temple cheerleading team!
COACH KATIE H.
"I absolutely love getting to know all the kids. It's so much fun!"
Hometown: Bergen County, NJ
Favorite event: Beam
Favorite skill to teach: Cartwheels
Go-to coffee order: Cold brew with vanilla
Classes: Me & You, Fun & Flips, Flipnastics, Flippin' Out, Preteam, Home Team, Lesson Planning & Programming
Hobbies: Writing
Favorite way to spend a day off: Reading
Job: Full-time at Flip Out
COACH PAULINA
"I like helping kids gain confidence and learn to trust their bodies."
Hometown: Buffalo, NY
Favorite skill: Floor hands down! I love aerials and front tumbling.
Favorite skill to teach: Tumbling skills on trampoline and tumbl trak
Go-to coffee order: Chai tea latte or cold brew
Classes: I handle administrative tasks, help with social media and sub classes
Hobbies: Writing, traveling, and baking
Favorite way to spend a day off: Exploring the city and going to restaurants
Job: I went to Temple and now work full-time in communications and part-time at Flip Out.
COACH JEN
"My athletes and all the coaches who are now my second family make this the best job!"
Hometown: Landenberg, PA
Favorite events: Floor and vault
Favorite event to teach: I love coaching Beam - my little ones are so proud when they conquer it!
Go-to coffee order: Triple shot espresso with sugar free caramel and frothed milk
Classes: Me & You, Preschool
Hobbies: Pilates and banking
Favorite way to spend a day off: Reading, running, hanging with my kids
School: Full- time Flip Out. I also have my accounting degree and am a certified chef!
COACH ZAHRA
"My favorite part about working at Flip Out is getting to meet and help all kids in every age and stage reach their goals, all while having fun this the best job!"
Hometown: Phoenix, AZ
Favorite event: Bars
Favorite skill to teach: Round off back handsprings
Go-to coffee order: Hot caramel swirl coffee
Classes: Me & You, Fun & Flips, Flipnastics, Flippin' Out, Team, Lesson Planning & Programming
Hobbies: Working out!
Favorite way to spend a day off: Quality time with my son and shopping!
Job: I am a full-time personal trainer and I studied psychology in college.
COACH IZZY
Favorite skill: Bars shoot over
Favorite skill to teach: Cartwheel
Go-to coffee order: Hot caramel swirl coffee
Classes: Me & You, Fun & Flips, Flipnastics, Flippin' Out
Hobbies: I love listening to music and dance fitness!
Favorite way to spend a day off: Staying in and watching a movie with friends.
Job: I’m a junior at Temple studying early childhood education with a special education concentration.
"I love seeing the kids every week as well as their growth and accomplishments. I also love working with the staff!"
COACH AMINAH
"My favorite part of working at Flip Out is definitely the kids that I have the pleasure of teaching!!!"
Hometown: Connecticut
Favorite event: Trampoline
Favorite skill to teach: Backwalkovers
Go-to drink order: I absolutely LOVE blue raspberry and cherry slushes!!!!!
Classes: Me & You, Fun & Flips, Flipnastics
Hobbies: I love to paint and draw, but it doesn’t necessarily mean that I’m good at it!!
Favorite way to spend a day off: Reading, watching anime, hiking, sleeping, and hanging out with my friends.
School: I’m currently going to Temple University as an undergrad student studying psychology.
COACH CASEY
" I love the Flip Out family! My coworkers are some of the most inspiring, creative, and beautiful people I’ve ever met. Connecting with all of the wonderful children and families who come to Flip Out is so gratifying and wholesome. The community of our gym always makes me feel so at home and ready to grow."
Hometown: Bridesburg/Cinnaminson, NJ
Favorite event: Floor
Favorite skill to teach: Tap swings on bars
Go-to coffee order: Maple latte with oat milk
Classes: Me & You, Fun & Flips, Flipnastics, Flippin' Out
Hobbies: Camping, hiking, going to see live music shows, and trying out new recipes
Favorite way to spend a day off: Going down the shore, spending time with my younger siblings, and taking my chihuahua for a walk
School: I'm currently pursuing a BS in Industrial & Labor Relations
COACH SAM
" I love building relationships with the other coaches and teaching gymnasts new tricks."
Hometown: Philippines
Favorite event: Bars
Favorite skill to teach: Cast handstand on bars or cast push offs. I like to teach backhand springs and dance choreography on floor.
Go-to drink order: Iced matcha with french vanilla
Classes: Me & You, Fun & Flips, Flipnastics
Hobbies: Photographer for the boy’s basketball team at my high school, tutoring younger grades, writing, and working out.
Favorite way to spend a day off: Spending time with my boyfriend, shopping, napping, and catching up on school work to get ahead.
School: My favorite class in school is philosophy because I like to debate on topics that are hard to discuss with other students.
COACH ELLIE G.
Hometown: Philadelphia
Favorite event: I love floor and my favorite skill is a back tuck!
Favorite skill to teach: Handstands
Go-to drink order: Hot chocolate
Classes: Me & You, Fun & Flips, Flipnastics
Hobbies: Exercising and reading a good book
Favorite way to spend a day off: I love watching plays and spending time with friends!
School: I'm a high school student
"I love all of the kids and the environment is amazing (I also love the Tumbl Track!)."
COACH SYLVIA
Hometown: Philadelphia
Favorite event: Bars
Favorite skill to teach: Pullovers
Go-to coffee order: Iced coffee with a splash of milk
Classes: Fun & Flips, Flipnastics, Team
Hobbies: Drawing
Favorite way to spend a day off: Hanging out with my friends and going shopping
School: I'm in high school and my favorite class is art.
"My favorite part about Flip Out is all of the kids I get to hang out with and help."
COACH COURTNEY
"I love connecting with the kiddos. We meet so many different kids from different backgrounds and I learn something new from each one of them."
Hometown: Prince George’s County, Maryland
Favorite event: Beam
Favorite skill to teach: My favorite skill to teach is handstand flat back on vault.
Go-to drink order: Iced chai tea latte with almond milk and vanilla
Classes: Me & You, Fun & Flips, Flipnastics, Preteam
Hobbies: Doing hair and nails
Favorite way to spend a day off: Dancing, reading, sleeping
School: I am a third year dance major at Temple University.
COACH ELLIE R.
Hometown: Bridesburg, PA
Favorite skill: Cartwheel
Favorite event to teach: Beam
Go-to drink order: Lemonade
Classes: Fun & Flips, Flipnastics, Flippin' Out, Preteam, Team
Hobbies: Writing and doing community service
Favorite way to spend a day off: I spend my days off reading or at my beach house.
School: I'm a freshman in high school, and my favorite class is Physics.
"I love being part of the Flip Out community!"