STAFF

Coach Mori

Coach Mori is the man who started it all! He attended Waseda University in Tokyo where he received his B.A. degree in Physical Education. His Gymnastics interest began in high school where he placed high in competition. This encouraged him to continue his gymnastics training becoming the 2nd man in his University Team. In the United States, Coach Mori has won the 1971 & 1972 the Ben Price All-Round Championship - A competition among top California gymnasts. In a meet held at UCLA Coach Mori, by placing first All-Round, qualified for the U.S. G. F. Olympic Trails held in Atlanta Georgia. Coach Mori qualified for the Olympics however because he was still a Japanese Citizen, he could not represent the USA Gymnastic Team. Coach Mori made a career out of teaching gymnastics. He has owned and operated Mats Gymnastics since 1975 and has been at the same location for 35 years. Although Coach Mori does not teach competitive USGF gymnastics anymore, he welcomes anyone to his legacy of a gym where his son Matt passes on his craft of gymnastics. Come visit Coach Mori anytime because his enthusiastic cheering is so uplifting for any skill leveled student. To read more about his life story click here.

Coach Matt

Matt grew up at Mats Gymnastics and has more than 20 years of dancing and gymnastics experience. He has won numerous competitions and awards throughout his career. Matthew graduated from USC with a degree in Biomedical Engineering. As both a well rounded team and solo athlete, Matt has the experience to develop students of all ages with a curriculum that teaches a wide range of skills. As an adult and kids gymnastics coach, he uses positivity to relax his students and encourage them to challenge themselves. Because of his engineering and arts background, you can say he has a physics approach to his teaching. His humor is dry and charismatic, offering a unique community culture.

COMMUNITY

Miss. Rachel

By day, Rachel is an elementary school teacher with the Los Angeles Unified School District. By evening, she brings that same energy, patience, and passion for learning into the gym as a dedicated coach and co-owner of MATS Gymnastics. Rachel holds a Master’s degree in Secondary Science Education, which shapes her thoughtful, structured, and engaging approach to coaching. Her classes are designed to build not only physical skills but also problem-solving, perseverance, and self-confidence—skills that serve athletes both inside and outside the gym. Rachel blends technical expertise with a fun, encouraging atmosphere. She’s also the creative mind behind MATS’ custom apparel, infusing her artistic side into the gym’s culture. For Rachel, gymnastics is more than a sport—it’s a place for growth, community, and joy.