*** Our thriving Siskiyou Girls Circle Program is now open for enrollment Fall of 2022! Circles meeting at The Dance Space in Ashland.

Thank you & we look forward to adventuring with your youth!

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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 FlipSide

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.

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Emily Peterson FlipSide

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.

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Rose Spagnolo Bio

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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. 

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Tamara Smith FlipSide

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.

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Nathan Hubler FlipSide

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.

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Testimonials

“Coach Tracy and FlipSide’s teaching are about so much more than a set of gymnastics skills. Whether my kids have been in gymnastic classes, summer camps, or performances, they go the extra mile. They not only acknowledge the way each child already shines but help each one dig deep to show up in ways that are more challenging for them. That takes time and attention. It is a personal quality of Tracy's and a choice that she makes again and again that always exceeds my expectations. When my kids look back at their mentors from this period, they will always remember FlipSide as a shining star!”
Celina
“Tracy and the FlipSide team are amazing! We moved to Ashland over the summer and the FlipSide summer camps were the first activities for our children (ages 12 and 8). What an introduction to life in Ashland for them with amazing outdoor adventures, gymnastics/parkour, and wonderful new friends. We have done many summer camps over the years and FlipSide is the absolute best!”
Jeff
“Oh my gosh, Tracy! I am losing it over this with tears streaming down. What you guys are doing for the girls in Circle is beyond amazing — so powerful — and we’re beyond grateful for you. ❤️❤️❤️ I am overwhelmed with gratitude for the powerful experience you provided them. Any teen would wholeheartedly benefit from FlipSide Circles!”
Anna
“The moment you enter FlipSide you can see and feel the positivity. We have had the joy of growing with FlipSide since the very beginning, from toddler tumbling to teen programs-as my girls have grown, so has FlipSide — continuously inspiring my girls with new & better locations, offerings, equipment, coaching staff, camps & girls circles to support their growing minds and bodies. Coach Tracy has provided inspiration and growth in so many creative, safe, and different ways during these Covid times, I’m so impressed with her dedication to keeping these kids engaged and growing their skills in a safe way — with Covid protocols held firmly in place. We have such gratitude as we emerge into spring and a return to classes feeling strong and more inspired than ever, and look forward to the richness of FlipSide Camps to add excitement to our summer!”
Laura
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