Our Mission
Our mission is to infuse each youth with confidence, self-worth, and a passion for positive inner and outer health through mentorship, movement, outdoor adventure, and artistic creativity. Grounded in community, we are proud to offer a safe and supportive space for youth to grow and explore in their changing bodies and minds.
We Seek
We seek to foster confidence, joy, kindness, honesty, and empathy by offering kids opportunities to shine and feel proud and strong about who they are.
We Empower
We empower kids to embrace their growing bodies, minds and capabilities! By offering tools, bearing witness and encouraging youth to travel just beyond their comfort zone, we support students journey of growing self confidence.
We Approach
We approach youth with the message that they are worthy and seen, allowing for loving, natural boundaries to guide their process. We’re here to celebrate their wins, and offer tools to get back up — be-it toddlers on a mat, or harnessed teens flying off a cliff (figurative and literal).
We Offer
We offer youth a safe space to explore, grow, and push beyond their comfort zones — doing more than they thought possible. In turn, they discover a zest for life, confidence, resiliency, and new friendships along the way!
Our Team

Tracy John
Owner, Gymnastics Coach, & Girl’s Circle & Adventure Guide
Tracy John Bio
Tracy has been working to empower youth to live with confidence, kindness and integrity. With more than 20 years experience as a teacher, facilitator and gymnastics coach, she believes in "showing up" for kids, meeting youth with dedication and an open heart. Creative, professional, relaxed and upbeat personality, she lives in the ideal principles of mutual respect, accountability, honesty, caring deeply & resiliency. Previous background- Co-Founder/Teacher at Wilderland Montessori School, Owner/Head Coach of Rebound Gymnastics, SOU Academic Coach, Gear-Up, Waldorf Pre-K Teacher, Friday School Collaborator, BBBS, Boys & Girls Club, and eternal Gym rat.
Certifications: 25 years background as gymnastics coach, mentor/facilitator for adolescent girls & outdoor adventure; BA in Psychology; Montessori Teachers Certification. Waldorf Teacher Cert. One-Circle Facilitator. 1st Aid/CPR Certified. WFR. Challenge / High Ropes Course Cert, Darkness to Light Child Abuse Awareness. USAG Safety Certification.
Tracy lives contentedly with her husband and two daughters (18 & 15) in Talent, Oregon. When not actively tending to FlipSide or the family flow, her life is enriched with traveling, hiking, playing guitar, SUP'ing, dancing and basking in awe of her family, friends and the world around her.

Emily Peterson
Gymnastics Coach
Emily Peterson Bio
Emily grew up doing gymnastics and competed through level 5. She is excited to be working with kids and has taught summer science and environmental education camps for many years. She is currently working towards a biology degree with an art minor at Southern Oregon University. Outside of school and work, she enjoys hiking, rock climbing, swimming, and being outdoors.

Rose Spagnolo Bio

Carmen Kerr
Circle Facilitator
Carmen Kerr
Carmen has grown up in FlipSide, making her the ideal Facilitator. Her experience as a circle member led to her passion for mentoring, her ability to ask the deeper questions and hold space for youth. Carmen's interests include animal biology (including whales and alpacas), skateboarding, traveling and pursuing her college dreams.

Tamara Smith
Former Co-Owner & Adventure Camp Guide
Tamara Smith Bio
Tamara Smith has been teaching children to love fitness and health for over 20 years. She has a degree in Recreation Management and Youth Leadership. She is an experienced and skilled facilitator and teacher and is passionate about working with children. She maintains a holistic approach to education, with an emphasis on personal development and creative expression.
Certified: NOLS Wilderness First Responder, SCW Kids in Motion Coach, American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor, ARC Lifeguard, Baby Signs Certified Independent Instructor, ARC CPR PRO and First Aid
Tamara lives with her husband and 3 children in Ashland, OR. When not working at FlipSide, and caring for three great children, Tamara enjoys guiding student and parent groups on service adventures abroad with her company, Adventures Beyond Borders. Additionally, Tamara enjoys swimming, exercise, and family adventures to the many natural wonders of the World.

Nathan Hubler
Extreme Tumbling & Parkour Coach
Nathan Hubler Bio
Coach Nate has been coaching parkour for 8 years. He is patient, articulate, and precise in his instruction and has the ability to connect with students of all ages. He has been coaching parkour & jiu jitsu with Higs Gym for over 8 years under the instruction of coach Byron Higinbotham. Nathan's favorite part of teaching is helping kids learn new skills.