Cedar Valley Gymnastics Academy was founded in 2006. Our mission at CVGA is to help every child reach their full potential as a gymnast. We are committed to helping each child become a responsible, self-confident, self-disciplined and valued individual.
Our Coaches
Kevin Crowley - Kevin Crowley is the Optional Head Coach & Director. He graduated from Merced College and then opened up his own gym in Merced, California. He sold his gym in 2003, and has been coaching in Waterloo, Iowa. He has been part of the coaching staff since CVGA opened doors in 2006. Kevin's goals for CVGA is to train many Level 10's and open doors for college scholarships. Kevin enjoys coaching when the gymnasts are always improving and learning new skills.
Patti Lee - Patti Lee is the Level 6 Head Coach and works with levels 4-10. She graduated from Grandview College and Drake University. She competed for YMCA, Grandview College, and Drake. She has 41 years of experience in gymnastics competition, coaching and judging. She qualified for Nationals all 4 years in college. She joined CVGA at its opening and her goal is to develop a feeder program for gymnasts to qualify for the National Team. Patti enjoys helping each gymnast reach beyond what they believe they can do. She receives much joy in helping each gymnast develop good self esteem, great work habits, discipline and learning new skills.
Megan Stineman - Megan is the Level 5 Head Coach and works with levels 5 & 6. She graduated from UNI with a BA in Graphic Design and Studio Art. She competed for 6 years in gymnastics and coached at the YMCA. She joined the CVGA coaching staff shortly after opening in 2006. Megan loves coaching and raising her four kids. She loves seeing the gymnasts improve everyday and reach their gymnastics goals.
Jennifer Pelleymounter - Jen is the Level 4 Head Coach. She competed for 3 years at Chips in Waterloo at Level 5 & 6. She was a cheerleader for Cedar Falls High School. She is finishing up at UNI majoring in Elementary and Early Childhood Education. Coaching for Jen is so rewarding when the gymnasts are successful! No matter what it is when they make an achievement, to see their face filled with excitement is so cool!
Kailah Davenport - Kailah coaches Training Team, Level 4 - Level 6. She has 10 yrs. of dance. Kailah joined CVGA in 2007. She loves to coach, and enjoys watching the gymnasts get excited about learning new skills and making improvements. Kailah enjoys developing a positive relationship with the team.
Amy Joens - Amy coaches Little E's, Training Team and Level 4. She is working on her degree at UNI in biology. She competed up to Level 8 for Somersaults Gymnastics Club. Amy joined the coaching staff in 2009. Amy loves gymnastics and she loves helping others do it too!
Matthew Reints - Matt coaches both the Boy's & Girls Team. He has gone to college at NIACC, Hawkeye Tech, and now is attending UNI as an Education major. Matt competed for nine yearsat Chips in Waterloo. He enjoys giving young people the knowledge of gymnastics and skills. He likes to see how they adapt and become stronger gymnasts.