It isn’t about who we are. It’s about your kids and who we get to help them become.

Aleigha Holland

Gym Director

 

Since 2015, Aleigha has been a dedicated coach at GMG, working with athletes across all preschool and recreational levels, as well as coaching Intro to Cheer. Throughout her time at GMG, she has enjoyed helping athletes build confidence, develop skills, and grow both inside and outside the gym.

She currently serves as Co-Director and Assistant Xcel Coach. She is passionate about creating a positive, encouraging environment where every athlete feels supported, challenged, and inspired to reach their full potential. Being part of each athlete’s journey and watching them grow is one of the most rewarding parts of coaching for her.

Lauren Messenger-James

Gymnastics Team Director

 

Lauren is our Xcel Program Director and Head Coach. Lauren began gymnastics when she was two years old. She did competitive gymnastics for nine years and competed through Level 9. Lauren started coaching gymnastics in 2015. Lauren was also part of the Gold Medal Gems competitive cheer program for four years. During her 4th year of competitive cheer, she accepted the position of Xcel Head Coach. Lauren has led numerous gymnasts to winning State & Regional titles in 2021, 2022, & 2023. Lauren’s attention to detail and dedication to the program is evident.  In 2023, her Xcel Program was awarded “Xcel Program of the Year” for the state of Missouri.

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Lindsey Cooke

Cheer Director

 

Lindsey is our Competitive Cheer Director and Head Coach. Lindsey has been coaching competitive cheerleading and tumbling since 2010. She cheered competitively from 2002-2014. During that time she also cheered for Glendale High School and Drury University. Lindsey won various National Championships and the All-American Cheerleader award twice as an athlete. She decided in 2014 that coaching was what she wanted to do and pursued it full-time. Since being with Gold Medal, Lindsey has led our teams to multiple championships; including, a 3rd place finish at the D2 Summit in 2021 & a 2nd place finish at the All-Star World Championships in 2023. Lindsey’s favorite part of her job is seeing the look on her athlete’s faces when they achieve a new skill or hit their routine. She is very thankful for the opportunity to teach her passion for the sport to the next generations of cheerleaders.