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Grace Gymnastics Center

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Welcome to Grace Gymnastics Center at the Lakewood YMCA

Welcome to Grace Gymnastics Center at the Lakewood YMCAWelcome to Grace Gymnastics Center at the Lakewood YMCA

Our Mission

The goal of GGC is to teach gymnastics in a comfortable atmosphere that is enjoyable and fun yet stresses the importance of progression and striving for excellence. We believe the benefits of our competitive program go beyond physical and competitive aspects. We believe it also teaches:

  • Mental discipline
  • Cooperation and the importance of being a good teammate
  • The importance of dedication and commitment
  • Goal setting and perseverance in achieving those goals
  • That winning can be a goal - just not only, nor is it the most important goal
  • How to win and lose with grace and humility

We feel that these aspects will transcend a gymnast's participation on the team and will become successful attributes they will use throughout their lifetime. Through a knowledgeable and caring staff, we work to the level of the individual and strive to bring out their potentials as a gymnast and a person. We do not pressure athletes into skills that the gymnast is not physically or mentally ready to perform.

Our Coaches

Coach Kevin

Coach hannah

Coach hannah

* Competed for Stadium High School (1978-1981)

* Puget Sound School of Gymnastics – 1980-2003 as Team/Pre-Team Coach, Class and Preschool Instructor and Recreational Program Coordinator

* Lakewood Family YMCA/Grace Gymnastics Center – 2003 to Present

* 1991 Washington State Coach of the Year

* YMCA National Gymnastics Advisory Committee – 200

* Competed for Stadium High School (1978-1981)

* Puget Sound School of Gymnastics – 1980-2003 as Team/Pre-Team Coach, Class and Preschool Instructor and Recreational Program Coordinator

* Lakewood Family YMCA/Grace Gymnastics Center – 2003 to Present

* 1991 Washington State Coach of the Year

* YMCA National Gymnastics Advisory Committee – 2008 to Present

* Current Interim South Washington Sectional Representative for USAG WA

I love the sport of gymnastics.  Aside from my feeling that no other sport matches its aesthetic and artistic merits with the astonishing and sometimes mind-boggling athleticism quite the same as gymnastics.  I also embrace the many other positive facets that gymnastics helps to develop in our young people.  Having an environment that helps to nurture better high self-esteem, self-confidence, friendships and the importance of teamwork will always be main priorities for me as a coach and program director working with young people.

Outside of gymnastics, I love spending time with my wife of 28 years, Kelly, my son Kurtis and my daughter Kelcey (and her husband James). 

Contact Coach Kevin

253-460-8920

  • Email: kmilliren@ymcapkc.org

Coach hannah

Coach hannah

Coach hannah

Coach Katie

Coach hannah

Coach kenzie

Hi!  I’m Coach Katie, I coach Xcel Bronze and Silver gymnasts. I have been coaching at Grace gymnastics for about 5 years. Before I started coaching, I was a gymnast myself for 10 years at Grace and made it to level 9. I love gymnastics because it teaches young athletes the importance of hard work and dedication. Personally, it taught me 

Hi!  I’m Coach Katie, I coach Xcel Bronze and Silver gymnasts. I have been coaching at Grace gymnastics for about 5 years. Before I started coaching, I was a gymnast myself for 10 years at Grace and made it to level 9. I love gymnastics because it teaches young athletes the importance of hard work and dedication. Personally, it taught me confidence and resilience which helped later in life. Whenever I’m not in the gym I’m at the park or going on hikes. 

Coach kenzie

Coach kenzie

Coach kenzie



Coach linda

Coach kenzie

Coach linda

 Hi, I am Coach Linda. I joined this Lakewood YMCA when it opened in January of 1992.  It was our second home as we raised our 4 daughters.  Three of the four were very involved in Grace Gymnastics.  Since they were always in the gym, I decided I may as well join them.  I started out as a volunteer and have now been coaching for over 20 y

 Hi, I am Coach Linda. I joined this Lakewood YMCA when it opened in January of 1992.  It was our second home as we raised our 4 daughters.  Three of the four were very involved in Grace Gymnastics.  Since they were always in the gym, I decided I may as well join them.  I started out as a volunteer and have now been coaching for over 20 years.  I have coached from preschool up to Level 6 over the years and loved every step of the way.  When I’m asked what I do at the Y, I say, I get to play with kids!!  My goal has always been to change the world one child at a time!  


Coach Grace

Coach kenzie

Coach linda



Coach Eva

Coach Eva

Coach Eva



Work With Us

Hiring Team Coaches

We are Hiring. Come Grow with Us!

Grace Gymnastics, in Lakewood, Washington is currently hiring compulsory, optional and pre-team level coaches. Previous experience is preferred, as well as a willingness to work together. Hours are flexible. Pay is commensurate with experience and is competitive in the industry ~ up to $19.50/hour

To apply, please go to the following link and follow these steps: https://www.ymcapkc.org/

· Click on “Part-Time Positions”

· Click on “Youth” in dropdown menu

· Click on “Gymnastics Coach” on next menu

· Scroll down to “To Apply” and click “Choose a Location”

· In State, choose “Washington” and City “Lakewood” then click arrows to right

· Follow the directions


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