
High Performance Starts Here
Meet the Team

Head Coach
Steve Arkell
Steve brings over 40 years of coaching experience and currently serves on the USA National Staff (Bars & Vault). A USA & Canadian National Team Coach, he has produced 40+ National Champions and 76+ NCAA scholarship athletes. His career spans international coaching assignments, collegiate coaching at UC Berkeley, and leadership at top clubs across the U.S. and Canada. Steve is recognized worldwide for his technical expertise and dedication to athlete development.

Head Coach
Gabriela Avilez-Arkell
Gaby has been coaching since 1994, starting in Mexico before moving to the U.S. in 2000. She has developed gymnasts at every level, from recreational to elite, producing TOPs National Team members, National Champions, and NCAA scholarship athletes at universities including Oklahoma, UCLA, Auburn, Nebraska, Ohio State, and Pitt. Known for her technical eye and passion for athlete growth, Gaby continues to inspire gymnasts to reach their highest potential.

Optional Coach
Erin Eldridge
Erin grew up in gymnastics, competing through Level 9 athlete. She earned an Acrobatics & Tumbling scholarship at Augustana University and now brings her passion and experience to coaching at Prime. Erin is dedicated to helping athletes build confidence, resilience, and a lifelong love for the sport.