Coach Nicole has a long history with VEGA. She started taking gymnastics classes at VEGA as soon as the doors opened in 2004 at the age of 9. She competed for VEGA’s Recreational-Optional Team (now the Xcel Team) until age 16, and then began competing for the Camas High School gymnastics team.

Nicole began coaching gymnastics at VEGA in 2009 when she was in High School.  Most recently, in 2026, Coach Nicole became the Manager of the Recreational Gymnastics Program at VEGA, directing weekly classes and working closely with the VEGA Staff she’s been a part of for so many years.

Coach Nicole has 2 kiddos, Laina and Riley, who are both in recreational classes and dance. Outside of the gym, Coach Nicole enjoys crocheting, gardening, and spending time outside with her husband and girls.