Women's Gymnastics

Chi Ouchida, dedicated 16 years to the sport of gymnastics, competing at a competitive level for a decade, and retired from the sport as a level 9 MAC athletic member. In 2012, Chi took her passion for gymnastics beyond personal pursuits and began coaching Recreational gymnastics at Cedar Hills Rec Center. And in 2014, expanded her involvement by joining the MAC coaching staff. Chi is the lead compulsory coach, gold coach, and choreographs routines for all levels.

Rob Petit grew up in West Linn in the 70's when it was still an idyllic little suburb playing sports, riding bikes, climbing trees. He graduated from West Linn High School in 1979. Back when gymnastics was still a sport in Oregon High Schools. Rob coached all levels of boys and girls at Sunburst Gymnastic Center from 1980-1982 and again from 1986-1989. Coached competitive and recreational gymnastics at Bulleen Templestowe Youth Club near Melbourne Australia. Rob owned Champion Gymnastics Center in Canby Oregon from 1989-1999. He has been teaching all levels of boys and girls at the Multnomah Athletic Club from 1999 to present day. Rob is USA gymnastics Safety Certified, Safe Sport Trained, Meet director certified, skill evaluator certified, First Aid trained, Women’s Artistic Junior Olympic Team Coach, and National Coach. Rob is a Region Two Congress presenter and former Oregon Compulsory Coach of the Year. Rob is passionate about helping athletes to set and achieve goals and to learn important life lessons such as positive thinking, kindness and efficient use of time.

E.J. has been involved in the sport for 16 years. She was a level 10 competitive gymnast at pacific west gymnastics in the California bay area. After graduating high school in 2018, she then went on to compete at the collegiate level for Ursinus college in Collegeville, Pennsylvania while studying health and exercise physiology. She has 5 years of experience coaching recreational and competitive gymnastics.

Avery, originally from Albuquerque, New Mexico, spent her entire childhood dedicated to competitive gymnastics, amassing a 12-year journey. She has a deep appreciation for the sport of gymnastics which naturally led her to coaching. In her role as a coach, she values empowering young gymnasts to believe in themselves, cultivate confidence, and to reach for their goals. She moved to Portland to pursue a degree in Integrative Health and Wellness at the University of Portland. A strong advocate for holistic well-being, she hopes to serve as a positive role model for children in sports.

Brennan has been involved in gymnastics for thirteen years and competed here at the MAC for six of them. After retiring from competitive gymnasts, Brennan started coaching at the MAC both in the recreational and competitive programs, working with both the boys and girls. Brennan believes this is a key time for a young athlete's career and is happy to help any kid willing to take the step up! In addition to coaching, Brennan is currently an art student at PSU!