About Us.
Zenith West is a home for gymnasts: a place for children and young adults to feel loved and supported. We inspire passion and instill confidence in our athletes. The gymnasts learn to love hard-work, and are always striving for excellence. Constantly evolving our coaching approach, we are refining our methodologies to stay ahead of the curve.
With over 40 years of combined experience, the head coaches are highly knowledgeable in the skills necessary to prepare club members for college-level athletic programs.
Innovative & Elite Facility
A newly renovated 12,000 square foot facility safely integrates both recreational and competitive athletic programs.
Our innovative gym is maintained to the highest standard - equipped with apparatuses and equipment designed to train multi-level classes, including preschool through elite gymnasts.
Health and Wellness
Certified Coaches
All staff undergo routine training for child protection and safety certifications.
SAFEGUARDED FACILITY
The gym is maintained to the highest standard and equipped with improved safety measures.
Exemplary Leaders
Positive role models that develop confidence, respect, and motivation in our youth.
Our Approach
Zenith West fosters a compassionate environment with positive role models and cooperative team chemistry. We value tenacity in our athletes; and continuous, open communication with families.
Positive culture
Exceptional athletic development
Industry leader
Prioritize health and wellness
Charity and community involvement
Exceptional Athletic Development
Well-researched and specifically designed curriculum supports the development of aspiring elite athletes.
Industry specialists (such as nationally-acclaimed choreographers, judges, and dance teachers) provide performance advisory for the competitive team.
Quarterly testing and private reports ensure open communication with parents and progression towards each athlete’s individual goals.
First Aid, AED and CPR certified
SafeSport certified and trained in Safety and Risk Management from USA Gymnastics University
Trained in concussion response, recovery, and prevention from CDC’s Heads Up
Annual company-wide training at National Congress, USA Gymnastics conference for coaching education
Ongoing workshops in drills, spotting techniques, and strength and conditioning
Quality-assured,
Professional Coaches
we Lead with passion & train excellence
Lacey Kuckelman
Owner + head coach
Lacey is the owner and head coach of Zenith West Gymnastics Academy. She has coached gymnastics for 22 years as a professional member of the USA Gymnastics women’s program and has judged Junior Olympic competitions nationwide.
She holds a degree in kinesiology and health, is a certified USAG Level 10 Judge, and has experience working alongside physical therapists and dieticians. This health education and physiology background laid the foundation for her coaching curriculum which prioritizes strength and conditioning and emphasizes proper movement and technique.
Lacey’s focus is providing the highest quality training in a positive and joyful atmosphere for young gymnasts. Zenith West has always been her dream and coaching children a vocation Lacey is an uplifting mentor and wishes to make Zenith West a community-driven academy that local athletes call home.
Georgia INNOCENZI
Head Coach
Georgia is the optional team manager and co-head coach at Zenith West Gymnastics Academy. She directs the Hopes qualifiers and TOPs testing, and coordinates all college recruiting detail.
She has over 20 years experience as an elite and collegiate athlete and was the U.S National Champion in 2011. As a University of Utah gymnast, Georgia was a 16-time All-American with a record of nine 10.0s and 88 career wins. This six-time Pac-12 champion won every major Pac-12 award and won the AAI Award as the nation’s top senior gymnast in 2015.
Georgia double-majored in health society + policies and health promotion education with a minor in nutrition. Her late childhood coach, Laura, inspired the shift from NCAA champion gymnast to a successful career in coaching. Georgia has several years experience coaching high performance programs at the college and club level. Technique of advanced skills and elite development is Georgia’s expertise. She is always pushing for greatness from each gymnast and has an incredible eye for detail. Georgia’s motivation is to awaken gymnasts’ true potential by creating a respectful and safe environment.
LUCY DOUGALL
Team Manager
Lucy serves as Team Manager at Zenith West Gymnastics Academy, where she brings over 12 years of experience as a professional member of the USA Gymnastics Women’s Program. Her career has been rooted in athlete development, combining technical expertise with a deep commitment to building strong, confident competitors.
She holds a degree in Exercise Science and is a certified Strength and Conditioning Coach. Lucy’s diverse coaching background spans competitive gymnastics, performance training within the U.S. Army, and individualized sport-specific strength programming. This well-rounded experience allows her to approach training with both precision and purpose, developing athletes who are not only skilled, but physically prepared and resilient.
At the heart of Lucy’s leadership is her dedication to cultivating a positive, motivated team culture. She works individually with each athlete to identify goals and create clear, structured plans for growth. Through intentional coaching, she emphasizes discipline, resilience, and hard work, guiding young athletes toward success in the gym while equipping them with the character, confidence, and tools to overcome real-life challenges far beyond the sport.
Our approach is constantly evolving
from research, specialist training,
and years of industry experience.
Our Guidance
The Zenith West team managers have intimately learned from acclaimed industry leaders. These external professionals provide the guidance our founders need to overcome coaching and business obstacles.
Lacey and Georgia attend several training clinics and camps annually to enhance their coaching techniques, and continually progress their professional goals.
TOM KOLL
Tom Koll is currently the National Development Committee Chairman and Women’s Program Committee Chairman for USA Gymnastics. He was the co-owner and coach of Premier Gymnastics in Omaha, Nebraska from 1981 to 2023. He has been coaching and judging for over 40 years, and has a USA Gymnastics Brevet rating. He was one of the choreographers and the author of the 1997-2004, 2005-2012, 2013-2020 compulsory routines, and the new 2021-2029 compulsory routines. Tom travels often teaching State, Regional, National clinics and congresses throughout the country and abroad. He has two children, Blake (41) and Lauren (39) and is the proud Papa of two grandchildren Ivy (6) and Maverick (3). In his “spare” time, Tom likes to garden, travel and spend time with his family and friends.
Brian Carey
Tom Forster
Tom is a highly respected gymnastics coach who served as the High Performance Team Coordinator for the United States Women’s National Gymnastics Team. He is also the former owner of Aerials Gymnastics in Colorado Springs.
He has played a vital role in training our owner in high-level bars and has provided invaluable insight into business ownership and elite coaching through his Congress sessions and hosted training camps.