Please take the time to look through our coaching staff. Many of our professionals are experienced, certified and we are all ready for a challenge!
Margaret Morgan
Owner/Team Coach
- Proud Mimi of a beautiful grand daughter Hadley Layne
- Mother of 4 kiddos: Brittany, Christopher, Megan, Chelsea
- 1998 Graduate of UNC-W with BS in Business Administration
- 35+ years coaching experience
- Established MGA in 2001 with only 28 students
- USAG Professional Member for 25 years
- CPR & First Aid Certified
- Junior Olympic Team Coach Rating with USA Gymnastics
- Safety Certified through USAG
- Level 1-4 Certified Skill Evaluator
- Certified Meet Director
- 2009-2011 NC-USAG Alternate Board Member
- 2009, 2021, 2022 USA Nationals Team Coach
- 2010, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021Greater Neuse River Conference High School Coach of the Year
- 2011 USA Nationals Team Coach
- 2011 North Carolina Prep-Optional Coach of the Year
- 2011-2013 NC-USAG Board Member
- 2011, 2013, 2014 NC State Congress Clinician
- 2013 USA Nationals Team Coach
- 2013-2015 NC-USAG Board Member
- 2014 & 2015 NC-USAG Coaches Apparel Chair
- 2015 NC-USAG Level 6 Coach of the Year
- 2015-2017 NC-USAG Board Member
- Coach of numerous state, regional & National champions
Taunia Davies
Preschool Director/Coach
- Graduate of Cal State Fullerton with BS in Physical Education
- 25 + years of coaching experience
- Been with MGA since 2007
- USAG Professional Member
- CPR & First Aid Certified
- Safety Certified through USAG
- National Coach Rating with USA Gymnastics
- 2005 No Child Left Behind Certificate
- 1999-2000 Special Olympics & Special Needs Kids
- 1999 Employee of the Month at SCATS Gymnastics in CA
- 1990-1999 Head Coach at SCATS Level 8 – Elite Team
- Choreographer for Cal State Fullerton Gymnastics Team
- Western Collegiate Athletic All Conference Gymnastics Team
- WCAA All Around Conference Champion
- 1983 World University Games Team Member, Edmonton, Canada
- NCAA Regional Champion on Floor Exercise
- 5 time All American (1 Vault, 2 All Around, 2 Floor Exercise)
- NCAA Regional Bar Champion
- Full Ride Scholarship for 5 years to Cal State Fullerton
- 1980 Olympic Trials Participant
- 2009 USA Nationals Team Coach
- 2011 USA Nationals Team Coach
- 2013 USA Nationals Team Coach
- NAWGJ USA Gymnastics Level 1-5 & Xcel Rated Judge
- Coach of numerous state, regional & National champions
Megan Pendergraft
Team Coach
Megan has been involved in professional gymnastics for over 29 years and has dedicated her life to helping young athletes grow both in and out of the gym. Originally from West Palm Beach, Florida, she moved to Raleigh, North Carolina in 1997, where she began her coaching career and quickly discovered her passion for developing competitive gymnasts.
A gymnast herself, Megan fell in love with the sport at an early age and has always been drawn to the discipline, detail, and dedication that gymnastics requires. Since 2000, she has been coaching competitive athletes and has helped develop numerous State, Regional, and National Champions throughout her career. She has also proudly coached 19 athletes to Division I college gymnastics programs on scholarship, one of the accomplishments she values most.
In 2014, Megan was honored as the North Carolina Level 6–8 Coach of the Year, a recognition that reflects both her knowledge of the sport and her deep commitment to her athletes. She believes in coaching each gymnast to the very best of their ability while creating a positive, supportive environment where every athlete feels valued. She proudly refers to her gymnasts as her “family.”
Megan’s main objective in the sport goes far beyond medals and titles. She is passionate about teaching young athletes the true meaning of strong work ethic, accountability, and integrity—not only in their success, but also in their effort and character. Her goal is to help shape strong young women who are prepared to take on the challenges of everyday life with confidence, resilience, and purpose.
Megan has been a part of the MGA family since January of 2025 and has loved being a part of the program. Outside of the gym, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Jason, and their three children: Ryland, Kayden, and Gracyn.
Courtney Little
Team Coach
Born in Raleigh, NC Feb. 24, 1988. Married Brent Little, June 2009. Two children, Dawson Little (10), Merritt Little (8)
USAG CERTIFICATIONS
USAG Member 2021 U100, U101, U110, U112, U113, Currently Completing J110- XCEL Judging
Lelia Brozowski
Team Coach/Preschool Teacher
I started gymnastics when I was 2 years old until I was 18 years old, with a 2 year intermission when I was 10-12, where I did jump roping and hip hop, and then I went back to gymnastics. After high school, I accepted a scholarship to Coker University for Acrobatics and Tumbling. During my 4 years I was a student athlete earning her bachelors degree in Graphic Design while being an asset to my team as a top and tumbler. During my athletic years at Coker, I went to nationals twice and earned multiple awards for my participation. After I graduated, I was unsure about what I wanted to do. I saw that there was an opening at Morgan’s for a preschool teacher, and after talking I realized I wanted to be a gymnastics coach as well. While I have only been here 8 months, I have loved every bit of it.
Alicia Deras
Team Coach/Preschool Teacher
Journhi Conyers
Team Coach
Journhi Conyers brings 17 years of gymnastics experience and a passion for helping athletes grow both in and out of the gym. She competed in USA Gymnastics for 13 years, reaching high levels of competitive gymnastics throughout her career.
Journhi competed as a Level 9 gymnast and qualified for Eastern Nationals. She went on to compete as a Level 10 gymnast for three years and qualified for the Level 10 National Championships on bars during her first year at Level 10. Her competitive experience has given her firsthand knowledge of the dedication, discipline, confidence, and perseverance required to succeed in gymnastics.
Journhi is currently attending North Carolina State University, where she studies Sports Management and Coaching Education. She is also a member and Vice President of the NC State Club Gymnastics Team and currently serves as the Manager for Gymnastics team at NC State.
Journhi has been coaching gymnastics for five years. She began coaching Bronze-level athletes and has continued to expand her experience by working with gymnasts across different levels and skill abilities. Her goal as a coach is to create a positive, encouraging, and challenging environment where every gymnast can build confidence, develop their skills, and reach their individual goals.
With her combination of competitive experience, coaching knowledge, and education in sports management and coaching, Journhi is passionate about giving back to the sport that has played such an important role in her life.
Lenka Trojak – Team Coach
Cierra Ricks – Coach/Stars/Events
Jax Wright – Coach/Events
Elizabeth Spivey – Coach/Events
Savannah Taylor – Coach/Events
Alyna Vann – Coach/Events
Megan Lee- Recreational Director
Cassie Ray – Recreational Coach/Events
Chelsea Lee – Recreational & Team Coach/Events
Samantha Becker – Recreational & Team Coach
Valerie Aguirre – Recreational Coach/EventsGenesis Arreaga – Recreational Coach/Events
Brianna Dearman- Team Coach/Events
