Meet the Momentum Coaching Team – Passion, Expertise, & Fun!

Competitive Gymnastics Head Coach

Michael Monti

Michael Monti is the Competitive Gymnastics Head Coach at Momentum Athletic Center in Parker, CO, known for his encouraging coaching style. With a background in photojournalism and a lifelong passion for teaching, he helps young gymnasts build a strong foundation while finding joy in mastering new skills.

Michael Monti’s journey into coaching started in college—he quickly discovered a natural talent for teaching young athletes and never looked back. As Momentum Athletic Center’s Competitive Gymnastics Head Coach, Michael is known for his encouraging approach, helping gymnasts develop a solid foundation of movement, body awareness, and confidence in their abilities.

Though gymnastics is his profession, baseball was his first love—he spent his youth as a shortstop and second baseman and still dreams of coaching young hitters and fielders. His most unforgettable coaching moment came in an unexpected place: a Texas swimming pool, where he helped a young girl overcome her fear of water and saw the pure joy of her mother realizing, “My daughter can swim… she’s safe now.”

Michael’s coaching philosophy is rooted in service to others—his greatest advice to athletes is to create a life that gives more than it takes. At Momentum, he brings that same selfless dedication to every gymnast he coaches, shaping not only strong athletes but also strong individuals.

Developer

Corey Williams

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Developmental Department Lead - Gymnastics

Katrina Braunton

Katrina Braunton is the Developmental Department Lead at Momentum Athletic Center, bringing over 20 years of coaching experience and a deep passion for gymnastics. As a proud gymnastics, diving, and dance mom, she loves helping young athletes build confidence, strength, and a love for movement.

With over two decades of coaching experience, Katrina Braunton is dedicated to helping young gymnasts develop strong foundations and a lifelong love for the sport. Originally from out of state, she and her family moved to Colorado four years ago and have been embracing the adventure—hiking, biking, and exploring everything this beautiful state has to offer.

Katrina isn’t just a coach—she’s a true gymnastics mom! Her son competed as a gymnast at the Air Force Academy and is now a pilot, another son is a USA Men's Senior National Team gymnast at the Academy, and her youngest son is a competitive diver heading to the University of Texas. And if you see someone at Momentum who looks just like her, it might be her competitive dancer daughter, who also coaches at the gym!

Art Director

Daniel Wilson

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Gymnastics Coach

Philip Close

Coach Philip Close has been coaching gymnastics for 7 years, bringing energy, fun, and a little silliness to every class at Momentum Athletic Center. With a love for working with young athletes, he enjoys watching them grow, gain confidence, and become their own person through the sport.

Hey y’all, I’m Coach Philip! I’ve been coaching gymnastics for seven years, and let me tell you—these kids make my day every single time. Whether it’s helping them nail a new skill or just sharing a laugh, there’s nothing better than watching young gymnasts grow, build confidence, and become their own person.

I like to keep things light and fun in class, and yes, I might be a little silly (but the kids love it!). When I’m not in the gym, you can probably find me hanging out with animals or indulging my love for Dr. Pepper and all things sour—Bottle Caps, Sweet Tarts, you name it!

I can’t wait to see y’all in class and help our gymnasts learn, grow, and have a blast along the way!

Marketing

Sophia Johnson

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