Core Staff

Michaela grew up in Norfolk, NE and received a Biology degree with a minor in coaching from UW-River Falls. She was hired at Mini Hops in 1999 and is currently the Executive Director and Adaptive Program Director. She enjoys gardening, biking, and hiking. Michaela coaches because she wants to make a lasting impact.

Michaela Chelberg

Executive Director

Jeff, our General Manager, is from Wichita, KS. He has an accounting degree from UC, began coaching in 1993, and started at MHG in 2014. He loves watching someone get a new skill, no matter the difficulty or age of the athlete. Jeff also uses spreadsheets to help in fantasy football and is a HUGE Chiefs fan!

Jeff Hampe

General Manager

James grew up in Grand Forks, ND and has a B.A. in biology from Metro State University. He is currently the Facility Manager and coach, he started coaching in 1996, but came to MHG in 2002. He is married, with a daughter and two sons, all who do gymnastics at Mini Hops.

James Letzring

Facilities Manager & Coach

David began coaching in 1991 and came to Mini Hops in 2015. He is currently our Competitive Team Director but has worked in our Mini-Hoppers and progressive programs previously. David coaches because he loves to help athletes realize their potential. Fun fact: He loves to fish!

David Ward

Lead Team Director

Stefny is our Mini-Hoppers Director and Lead Recreational Director. She has been at Mini Hops since 2009 and coaching since 1991. She can speak Russian and has two kids (both MHG gymnasts). Stefny says that coaching is her calling. Serving others and sharing what she knows to enhance others lives is her mission.

Stefny Kolesnikov

Lead Rec Program Director

Kris is our Academic Preschool Director, but is trained to work in many other departments. Kris has been at Mini Hops since 2018, but has been coaching since 2010.. Kris enjoys getting to teach the next generation as well as introducing them to the world of gymnastics early on.

Kris Wilner

Academic Preschool Director

Ellie is the current Marketing and Customer Experience Director, who started at Mini Hops in 2020. She has degree in Marketing from the University of St. Thomas. Ellie is a former colligate track athlete and still coaches high school track. Fun fact: She was a professional mascot for over 6 years.

Ellie Rowland

Marketing Director

Michael is the current Boys Team Director at Mini Hops. He grew up in Binghamton, New York and attended both UMN and SUNY Binghamton, he was also a member of the gymnastics team for both colleges. Michael has been coaching since 2004 and has been at Mini Hops since 2015.

Michael Morse

Boys Team Director

Keyla is our current Xcel Team Director, who has been coaching at Mini Hops since 2007. Fun fact: Keyla was a competitive JO gymnast with MHG. When she is not coaching, Keyla enjoys spending time at the cabin, traveling, and solving puzzles. Her favorite part of coaching is sharing her knowledge and passion for the sport with her gymnasts.

Keyla Kraus

Xcel Team Director

Raye is our current Camp and Special Events Director, Rhythmic Program Director, and a dance, acro, and mini gym coach. Raye does it all! Raye has been with Mini Hops since 2018 and has been coaching since 2010.

Raye Kennedy

Camp & Dance Director

Julien is our Girls & Boys Progressive and Adult Assistant Director. Julien grew up on the east side of France near Germany and attended University in France. Julien began coaching at Mini Hops in 2017, but had never done gymnastics before he started coaching. He is a very quick learner and loves helping athletes reach new heights.

Julien Lang

Rec Assistant Director

Aaron Vanderwall

TNT Program Director/Coach

Doug Price

Boys Team Coach

Rachel Miller

Boys Team Assistant Director

Kristin Wemm

Girls Team Assistant Director

Kelly Blake

Pre-Team Coordinator

Cyndi Boyd

Pre-Team Coach

Nong Quang

Boys Team Coach

Part-Time Staff

Bookkeeper

Mini Gym Coach

Girls Team Coach

Coach

Assistant

Coach

Mini Gym Coach

Girls Progressive Coach