Ava Chao

2025

I was a competitive gymnast for 7 years growing up, up to Level 8. During my time as a gymnast, my favorite memory was having the opportunity to be selected for the Southern California Regional team and competing in Arizona against other states! I have experience coaching Preschool-Level 8 JO Gymnastics and was previously a competitive coach for Excel Programs prior to this.

My favorite part about coaching is witnessing the children in my classes grow in their own personal confidence, throughout their hard work and progressions made in the gym. I am grateful to have the opportunity to have an impact as a positive role-model in children’s lives through my coaching, and having the ability to create an uplifting environment that builds young gymnasts up! I am so proud of all the individual achievements my gymnasts conquer and getting to see first-hand how it empowers them as people.

I love walking at the beach, exploring San Francisco, practicing adult gymnastics at AcroSports myself, soaking up time with my family, and spending time playing with my kitten Pip!