Coaches

Keri Quick Owner, Competitive Team Head Coach & Fitness Instructor

Keri's passion for gymnastics started when she was 4 years old. She began competing at the optional level when she was 7, through CARA gymnastics. She competed with CARA up until her 8th grade year in school, where she then competed as a Fort Morgan Mustang throughout high school and graduated there in 2004. She grew up loving and participating in dance starting at the same time she did gymnastics, as well as competed in high school with the track team doing pole vault. During her middle school years, her coaches asked her to help with the younger girls in both gymnastics and dance, and loved seeing them develop their skills. Once she graduated and went off to college, she coached in Greeley for a year. Keri graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Forensic Psychology in 2009 and received her Master’s degree in School Counseling in 2012. She was a School Counselor at Brush High School from 2013-2021. Once she realized her passion was at HPG, she resigned from School Counseling to run HPG, full time. She is also a certified Health Coach and a Level 1 CrossFit Instructor. Keri has three beautiful children: Brookelyn, Willow, and Gunner, who all participate in the HPG program.

Keema Bowen Cheer Head Coach and Competitive Team Coach

I am a wife, mom of 3, and makeup artist. I am from Alabama where I did gymnastics for 7 years and competitive cheer for 12 years. My cheer team won state and national championships several years in a row. When I was in 7th grade, I made the varsity cheer team for the high school. I am so eager to share my love and knowledge for cheer and gymnastics with kids at HPG. My passions include spending time with my family, hiking, traveling, and FOOD.

Tayler Roth Competitive Team Coach

I am excited to be a part of HPG coaching staff. I participated in the CARA program as an HPGA gymnast for one year before branching out with the junior Olympic program at GK gymnastics in Fort Collins, finishing my gymnastics career as a level seven gymnast. I look forward to rekindling my love for the sport through coaching.

Aaliyah Palisoc Recreation Level Lead Coach and Competitive Team Coach

Aaliyah has been doing gymnastics for 15 years. She has been a competitive gymnast within CARA and is now starting her final year on the Fort Morgan Gymnastics team. She enjoys musical literature within the violin, hiking, and working out. Aaliyah is very excited to be working with the young gymnasts and watching them grow within the sport.

Karra Walker Recreation Coach and Preschool Instructor

Karra has 10 years of experience with gymnastics, from being a student throughout her childhood and into her teens to teaching tumbling classes as a young adult and now teaching gymnastics with HPG. Karra has worked with youth for over 15 years and has a passion for helping students reach their greatest potential through safe movement and encouragement. In her spare time Karra loves to enjoy the outdoors through hiking, paddle boarding and site seeing, as well as working with a local food pantry that serves at risk families.

Lexi Ewertz Recreation Lead Coach and Competitive Team Coach

Lexi is a senior at Wiggins High School. She has 7 years of experience as a gymnast, 3 of those being competitive. Lexi enjoys gymnastics, working on the farm, and playing volleyball. Lexi has worked on her family farm for her entire life. She is super excited to watch the younger gymnast grow and achieve their dreams.

Kenia Hansen-Guzman Recreation Lead Coach

Kenia is a Junior at Fort Morgan High School and has 13 years experience as a gymnast. She enjoys gymnastics, music, reading, and volleyball. She loves gymnastics and is excited to be working with younger gymnasts!

Brynlee Ledford Recreation Level Instructor

Brynlee is a 10th grader at Fort Morgan High School. She has 8 years experience as a gymnast. Brynlee enjoys swimming and is a member of NJHS. In 2018 Brynlee placed 2nd on vault at the state level and was HPG's gymnast of the year! She loves working with kids and teaching them new skills.

Rachel Siegling Recreation Level Instructor

Rachel is a 10th grader at Fort Morgan High School. She has 13 years experience as a gymnast and currently is a gymnasts FMHS. Rachel enjoys gymnastics, music, reading, & volleyball. She loves gymnastics and is excited to be working with younger gymnasts!

Aurora Bullard Recreation Level Instructor

I’m a happy dog mom of one. Usually you can find me working at Pioneer elementary but during my time off I’m usually traveling or spending time with family and friends. Cheer has been a big part of my life and I also have been coaching cheer at the high school, I love
it! So happy to join the HPGA family.

Desirae Ditter Recreation Level Instructor

I have been doing gymnastics for 11 years, I was a competitive gymnast with CARA for 7 years, and now I am a gymnast with the Fort Morgan High School. I am also a competitive dancer, and I have been for 4 years. In my free time I like to play piano, work out, and draw. I am excited to inspire kids to work hard, love gymnastics, and to be kind. We also want to make the gym a safe space for them.

Brookelyn Quick Recreation and Cheer Level Instructor

9th grade student who has 6 years experience as a gymnast.
Enjoys long boarding, horseback riding, and drawing.
She enjoys sharing fun experiences with the students and loves their personalities and building a relationship with the young gymnasts.

ASSISTANT LEVEL COACH

Kathryn Burkey

I’ve been doing gymnastics for 5 years, and currently compete with HPG. In my spare time, I love spending time with my family, hanging out with my friends, and performing manicures on friends and family. I’m super excited to help young gymnast achieve their dreams and to be part of the High Plains Gymnastics coaching team.