Fred Turoff
Program Director; Coach of Levels 5 & 7 Boys
Fred Turoff brings decades of experience to Philadelphia Boys & Girls Gymnastics. He was the head coach of Temple University’s men’s gymnastics team from 1976 to 2017 and continues to serve as an assistant coach. A former U.S. National Team member (1969 & 1970) and a respected judge with NGJA and FIG, Fred was inducted into the USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame in 2009.
Evan Eigner
General Manager, Coach of Level 4 & 5 Boys
Evan Eigner is an experienced gymnastics coach and administrator with a strong background in collegiate athletics. A former student-athlete at both Temple University and The Ohio State University, he has coached at the University of Maryland, Temple University, and the United States Military Academy. Holding a Master’s degree in Sport Management, Evan brings experience in operational management, program development, and organizational strategies to his leadership role.
Jenn Lex
Head Instructor of Mini & Me, Preschool, Beginner, Advanced Beginner and Intermediate Girls
Jenn Lex has over 20 years of coaching experience, working with gymnasts of all ages and levels. She began gymnastics at 8 years old and started coaching at 16. Jenn values helping her students build confidence and develop their skills in a supportive environment.
Dee Gradwell
Instructor of Beginner & Intermediate Boys; Coach of Pre-Team and Level 3 Boys
Dee Gradwell has extensive experience as a coach at High Performance Gymnastics Center and Philadelphia Gymnastics Center. At PBG, Dee coaches competitive boys and recreational classes, focusing on skill development and athlete progression.
Yilaina Nichols
Instructor of Beginner Girls and Boys
Yilaina started gymnastics when she was 3yo at the Sports and Learning Complex in Landover, MD. She was Level 4 Maryland State Champion, Level 7 MD team member and Level 9 Eastern Nationals Vault Champion in 2018. Her favorite event was Vault but always enjoyed to perform Floor Exercise routines. She retired from competition in 2022. Now a student at Temple University, she loves to get children involved in the sport she loves.
Maya Allen Bey
Instructor of Beginner Boys and Girls, plus Preschool
Maya is a current PBG student who helps with a variety of classes. She is a senior in high school with a strong passion for science and athletics. She is a member of her school’s varsity cheer team, participates in competitive cheer, and has been doing gymnastics for about two years. After graduating, she plans to study biology in college with the goal of becoming a marine scientist so she can help protect and better understand ocean life.
Melissa Dergham
Instructor of Beginner Girls and Preschool
Melissa is currently a student at St Joseph’s U in Philly. She competed in the women’s Excel Program and coached at Kids Co-Op Gymnastics in Easton, PA 2022-25.