Our Team
We’re lucky to have such a great group of people supporting our athletes and making our gym an exciting place to be.
Bee Thoma
Owner
Bee Thoma is the owner and driving force behind New Hope Gymnastics, a long-standing gymnastics academy in Fountain Valley, California that he founded over 40 years ago following the 1984 Olympic cycle.
Bee received a gymnastics scholarship to Georgia Southern University and graduated with a BS in Education, majoring in Physical Education. After college he went to work with Athletes in Action, an athletic ministry of Campus Crusade for Christ. Bee has dedicated decades to developing a positive, values-driven environment where children can build confidence, discipline, and skill both in and out of the gym.
Under his leadership, New Hope Gymnastics has become known for its community-centered programming and commitment to fostering growth in youth athletes through structured training and encouragement. One of the gym’s biggest achievements is the number of college scholarships awarded to student athletes.
our wonderful team.
At New Hope Gymnastics, our coaches are the heart of everything we do. Each member of our team brings a blend of experience, technical excellence, and genuine passion for developing young athletes, not just in skill, but in character. Rooted in our mission of developing the youth of today for the hope of tomorrow, our coaches are committed to creating a positive, encouraging environment where every child feels seen, supported, and challenged to grow.
We believe that gymnastics is more than routines and results. It’s about building confidence, resilience, discipline, and joy. Whether working with a beginner learning their first cartwheel or a competitive athlete chasing big goals, our team is dedicated to helping every gymnast unlock their God-given potential while reflecting the love, integrity, and hope that define New Hope Gymnastics.
Jordan - Administration
Karissa - Team Coach
