Meet the team

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 Tumble smart is owned and operated by Coach Levi and his wife Christina. Levi grew up tumbling under the coaching of his father, Leonard Nickson. At the early age of 12, Coach Levi began coaching alongside of his father. In 2010, Levi graduated and began coaching full time. He gained experience working in popular cheer gyms throughout Tulsa. After two years of working in gyms, he moved into freelance coaching. During this time, Coach Levi rented floor space, coached at schools, parks, yards and even people’s garages!  By November 2015, Coach Levi had built up his name and reputation within the tumbling industry and with a loyal group of students; he was able to open the doors to his own facility, Tumble Smart Athletics. 

Christina joined the Tumble Smart family in 2019. Questions about classes, enrollment, tuition, camps or our policies? Christina is here to help. Her passion for organization and implementation of systems and procedures helps Tumble Smart to run smoothly and efficiently. 

Growing up in Chicago, Christina was on the dance team and participated in recreational  gymnastics and tumbling. She has a passion for tumbling and loves that she now gets to call it work. 

  Miss Patti has over 25 years of experience working with young children. Over those years she has instructed and taught children as a preschool teacher, motor skills teacher, and gymnastic instructor. She has taught in large recreational and competitive gyms in the Tulsa area. For over a decade, prior to joining Tumble Smart, she  was the director for a children’s gym in Broken Arrow where she had the opportunity to create, develop and manage a successful tumbling program. Patti has helped shape our mini's program to be what it is today and continues to impact our young athletes.

The beautiful smiling face you first see when you walk through the doors of Tumble Smart is none other than Jaci! Tumble Smart has been blessed to have Jaci join the team over the summer. Jaci's background and degree is in business administration and marketing from NSU. Jaci is up front to answer questions during classes, help with making adjustments to your schedule, track your students attendance and much more. If you have any questions while you are at Tumble Smart feel free to ask Jaci! 

Coach Ryan Williams brings over a decade of rich experience to Tumble Smart, where his tumbling journey in gymnastics and cheerleading has shaped a unique coaching style. His tenure with renowned teams like Twist and Shout Diamonds, Uco cheer, and as a key member of the Jenks team, achieving national recognition, highlights his competitive spirit and deep understanding of the sport. While Coach Ryan’s expertise spans various schools such as Broken Arrow, Glenpool, and many others, his collaborative efforts with influential coaches like Levi Nickson and Coach Lain have been instrumental in refining his coaching methods. This includes a nuanced approach to athletes with mental blocks, subtly integrating this aspect into his broader coaching strategy. At TumbleSmart, Coach Ryan is known for his attention to detail and ability to blend proper gymnastics form with recreational tumbling, catering to cheerleaders, gymnasts, dancers, and power tumblers. His holistic approach not only enhances physical skills but also fosters mental resilience and a deep love for tumbling. A mentor as much as a coach, Ryan Williams inspires athletes to achieve their best, balancing technique, form, safety and mental fortitude in every training session. 

Maricarmen Camacho de Turner joined the Tumble Smart family in 2020. Originally from Santa Cruz Bolivia, she would spend hours tumbling with her sister. She participated in gymnastics for many years at "club7". Her favorite event to compete in was floor. Now, as a teacher, she gets to share her love and joy for gymnastics with children daily. She is "honored to be a part of the team of coaches at Tumble Smart and teach all the wonderful children."

Jim Lofton is a dedicated and passionate coach specializing in cheer, dance, tumbling, stunts, jumps, choreography, and cheer music mixing. As a USASF-certified Level 6 instructor in stunts and tumbling, Coach Jim brings extensive expertise and a results-driven approach to every athlete he works with. In addition to technical coaching, Coach Jim is a motivational speaker and mindset coach, empowering athletes to overcome performance anxieties and unlock their full potential. With a holistic approach that combines skill development with mental resilience, Coach Jim inspires athletes to thrive both on and off the mat. Fun Fact: Coach Jim was featured as an East Compton Clover in the original hit movie Bring It On! 

Jaycie is stepping back onto the Tumble Smart team after four years of doing vocational ministry. She has served in the Marine Corps and in her local church and is excited to now be serving the Tumble Smart community. Jaycie started tumbling and cheering as soon as she could walk and has four years of experience coaching. She is passionate about making sure everyone that walks through our doors knows they are cared for and has a great experience at Tumble Smart!

Hi! My name is Tamara, I am 16 years old, and I'm a tumbling coach for the minis/beginner's classes. I did competitive dance for 7 years and took tumbling after. I've been coaching for almost 2 years and have experience working with children as young as 2 years old. I believe in creating a positive and supportive environment where the kids develop confidence, strength, and coordination while having a blast in the gym. My favorite part about coaching at Tumble Smart is helping student's achieve new skills and seeing the big smile on their face afterwards!  

Coach D Kelley cheered competitively at Tarleton State University for 4 years. Assisted in coaching All-girl team at Tarleton for 2 years and also coached at a local gymnastics and cheer gym.
He coached at Tyler Junior College bringing two top 3 finishes at NCA college nationals along with an Intermediate championship. Dee also coached at East Texas Twisters Gymnastics and Cheer, Rose Capital All-stars level 5 Small co-ed. All together Coach D brings 15 years combined coaching experience with cheer, gymnastics, and private lessons training in stunts and  tumbling. Coach D is also the owner and head strength coach of DZL Athletics & Fitness LLC. 

Helen Morrill grew up in Tallahassee, Florida, where she was introduced to gymnastics at a very young age, watching her older brother train and compete. By the age of 3,  Helen, herself, was on the gym floor, where she immediately caught the eye of her coaches, who recognized her potential as an elite athlete. Helen was laser-focused on her training and excelled in all of the girl's events. But it was on floor exercise where she took center stage and, eventually, the state championship. A fierce competitor, Helen was also known as a loyal and encouraging teammate. Her beautiful smile lit up Gym Force, where she eventually returned to coach alongside her former coach, aspiring the next generation of young gymnasts to pursue their dreams.  In 2019, Helen moved to Tulsa to be near family. Helen is happiest when she is working with young people, including her 3-year-old daughter, London. Nothing brings her more joy that seeing young people discover their abilities and gain confidence in who they are both in the gym and  in the world.   Worrying does not empty tomorrow of its troubles. It empties today of its strength.

Coach Cade has been a tumbling coach for over 5 years. He started coaching while he was a cheerleader at the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee. He works with athletes ranging from cheer, gymnastics, and dancers. He also was an all star cheer coach at Rockstar Athletics in Wisconsin. 

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My name is Natalia Martin and I coach mini’s all the way to backhand springs. I was an all-star cheerleader for 6 years and also have 3 years of school cheer experience. Along the way I also did a year or two of gymnastics and dance. I love sharing my passion with the kids I coach, and giving my all in order to help others succeed. I focus on technique and repetition and most importantly a good mindset when teaching and perfecting skills. I enjoy watching kids find their love for tumbling like I did and making sure they are always having fun! I am BFRP certified and have been working with kids for over 3 years. I started at tumble smart as a student myself and I love the environment and their mission. I am so blessed for such an amazing community that helps me grow as a coach and person.