Meet the Staff
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Reach your highest potential physically and in your favorite sport. The professionals at North Florida Gymnastics will customize a program just for you. Our certified staff bring a wide range of expertise to their training and fitness commitments, helping make ours a world class Gymnastics Center. Get started with one of our experts today!
Mary Purvis
Founder and Owner
After many years of training, I earned a collegiate scholarship for gymnastics. I was the New York State vaulting champion as a level 10 gymnast. In college I was the uneven bar champion at the University of Clarion in Pennsylvania where I earned a degree in communications. Five years following my graduation I founded North Florida Gymnastics in 1990. I have since had 2 gymnast invited to train at the Olympic training center in Colorado and 2 gymnast that invented 3 skills that were inducted into the Code of Points which is used throughout the world. I have also had 12 collegiate athletes who trained under my direction and earned scholarships to compete at the collegiate level. I feel my greatest accomplishment was and still is offering gymnastics lessons to the thousands of children in the North Florida area and watching them grow up and learn the many benefits of gymnastics; learning how to overcome and face challenges, self discipline, perseverance, determination, strength and flexibility. I am blessed to have such wonderful staff who truly love their jobs, teaching/coaching our students. I am a mother of 3 beautiful children of my own and am thankful for you all sharing your children with us, here at North Florida.
Renee K.
Head Coach and Program Director
I have been a gymnastics coach for 10 years. I started my career at NFGC at the age of 3 and continued on to be on our competitive team. I was coached under the current owner, Mary Purvis, and reached level 9 in my gymnastics career.  I have studied under several head/elite coaches that has helped mold me into the coach I am today. I enjoy coaching our optional team and level 5 gymnasts as well as our advanced tumbling classes. I love the responsibility of helping develop children into successful adults.
Christine K.
Office Staff
NFGC has been a part of my life for the last 19Â years. I first came here in 2004 when my daughter was four years old. She participated in the preschool and recreational programs until she joined the competitive team. In 2012 I began working in the office and can honestly say I have loved it. I love working with our parents and seeing all the beautiful faces of the children in our program. Having also been a rec./team parent myself, I love sharing my experience and knowledge with all our gymnasts and their families. NFGC is a wonderful place to work, I cannot imagine being anywhere else!
Morgan D.
Office Staff
For the past 12 years, on and off, I have been working at North Florida Gymnastics. No matter how many times you leave whether it's because you moved, got a career changing job, had a baby (or 2) or anything else it may be, you always come back to working at NFG. After several years of coaching preschoolers, our recreational gymnasts, and boys, I now bring my experience & enthusiasm to the front desk. I love being able to contribute to our gym's success from a different perspective and have the ability to address inquiries with empathy and understanding of every students growth process in gymnastics!
Leah J.
Team Coach
I started my gymnastics career at the age of 6 here at North Florida. Shortly after, I joined the team program, working my way up to level 10. These were easily the best years of my life. In lev el 10 I qualified for regionals 4 times, placing in various events. In 2022 I attended Nationals placing on floor and vault. This was the highlight of my gymnastics career. After graduating high school, I started coaching our competitive team program ranging from pre-team to level 9. I am excited to share my expertise with our young athletes & expand my knowledge in gymnastics.
I would also love to give a huge shout out to Coach Renee, who not only taught me so many life lessons, but also taught me so much in my gymnastics and coaching career.
Ali W.
Team/Advanced Recreational Coach
I have been a coach at North Florida for several years and have loved every minute of it. I am the xcel silver and gold coach for our team program. I am currently training with our upper level coaches so I can further grow my knowledge in gymnastics.
Ari P.
Preschool/Recreational/Pre-Team Coach
I'm excited to continue my journey with the sport that I love, and see it from a different angle! I started gymnastics at the age of three and fell in love. I then went on to compete for a couple of seasons. Unfortunately, my time was cut short due to an injury, but that didn't keep me away from long! I recently started coaching and have been loving every minute of it and I am excited to see how far the sport takes me!
Briley M.
Preschool/Recreational/Pre-Team Coach
Hi, I'm Briley! I've been involved in gymnastics my whole life and competing for the past 10 years. I was on our competitive team up to level 9 and then recently switched to cross country and track. I absolutely love this sport, environment, and the ability it has to build kids into more than just a gymnast. I'm so excited to continue this journey, now as a coach!
Emily M.
Preschool/Recreational/Tumbling Coach
Hey ya'll! I'm Emily and here are a few fun facts about me:
- I'm from Alabama
- I've coached gymnastics for over 20 years (you may have even seen me here at NFGC previously!) at various gyms and under several great coaches
- I am qualified to coach many levels and competitive team gymnastics as well
- I am USAG, Safesport, 1st Aide & Safety trained and certified
- I studied childhood development & developmental psychology
- I am part of the positive coaching alliance
Kylie K.
Preschool/Recreational/Tumbling/Advanced Coach
Gymnastics has always been a huge part of my life. I started gymnastics here when I was three years old and competed on the team for several years. Preschool is my specialty and I love working with the babies teaching them how to listen, basics, and fundamentals of gymnastics.
Emma K.
Preschool/Recreational/Tumbling/Advanced Coach
North Florida is my home away from home. I coach Monday through Saturday and love every minute. My favorite classes to teach are level 3 advanced, but I also love coaching preschool from time to time. I love building a relationship with my kids of all ages and also seeing the love of gymnastics grow in every kid I coach.
Brooke S.
Parent-n-Tot/Tumbling Coach
Hi, I am Coach Brooke! I was in gymnastics for 3 years and have been coaching for over 10 years total! I am a mom to my 5 year old son, Johnny. My favorite gymnastics event is beam.
Danielle S.
Recreational Coach
NFGC is my home away from home. I have three daughters who are on the competitive team here! I was a cheerleader my entire life and love children as I have 4 of my own. I plan on furthering my knowledge as gymnastics coach and cannot wait to see what my future holds!
Ciera N.
Preschool/Recreational Coach
Hello, my name is Ciera and I go by CC! I have been doing gymnastics here since I was 4 years old. I started coaching the past few years and I love it. I am very good with children, and have 3 siblings of my own. I love teaching kids new things!
Elle F.
Preschool/Recreational Coach
Hi, my name is Elle! I have been doing gymnastics since I was a baby and I love it. I'm a gymnast at NFG as well as a coach for our recreational and preschool children.
Nick B.
Boy's Coach
My name is Nick! I competed on competitive gymnastics for around 6 years and I'm very interested in physical fitness. I am also an avid skateboarder who occasionally competes in local competitions.
Matt L.
Boy/Recreational/Tumbling Coach
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Amanda M.
Preschool/Recreational Coach
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Emme F.
Preschool/Recreational Coach
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Kourtney G.
Preschool/Recreational Coach
Hey, I'm Kourtney! I have been doing gymnastics since I was 2. I did competitive gymnastics for NFG. My favorite event is beam. I love working with kids and helping them push through their fears. I also love seeing them get excited when doing a new skill. When I am not at school or work I do softball and cook.
Ania V.
Preschool/Recreational Coach
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April H.
Preschool/Recreational Coach
I'm April and I did gymnastics at North Florida Gymnastics for a few years when I was younger. I decided to come back to work with kids as a coach. I love getting to know all the kids and coaching them!