Hi, I’m Savannah Kooyman—founder of Savvy Performance, former UCLA gymnast, and NCAA National Champion Team Member.

With over twenty years of experience in the sport, I’ve lived the highs and challenges of competitive gymnastics firsthand. My journey inspired a deep passion for helping the next generation of gymnasts not only perform at their best—but also fuel and train in a way that supports long-term success and well-being.

I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from UCLA, along with double Master’s degrees in Nutrition Science and Exercise Physiology from San Diego State University. I’m also a certified sports nutritionist, specializing in performance fueling for young athletes.

Professionally, I’ve worked with organizations like Team USA Rugby, UCSD Athletics, UCLA Athletics, and have coached and supported hundreds of gymnasts across the country. I combine my background in elite athletics with evidence-based sports nutrition and coaching to deliver personalized, empowering support.

At the core of it all: I’m here to help gymnasts feel strong, confident, and unstoppable.

Why I got into sports nutrition

As a young gymnast, I didn’t realize I was under-fueled—until my body started breaking down. I suffered from recurring injuries, multiple stress fractures, delayed puberty, and stunted growth. Despite seeing doctors, no one ever pointed out that I wasn’t eating enough to support the demands of my training. Looking back, so much of it could have been prevented with the right nutrition guidance.

It wasn’t until I got to college that everything changed. For the first time, I had access to a sports dietitian. With proper fueling strategies, I felt the difference immediately—more energy throughout the day, better focus in school, fewer aches and pains, and peak performance in the gym. That’s when I hit my career highs and started truly enjoying the sport again.

That experience opened my eyes to just how powerful and essential nutrition is for athletes. It also made me realize how many young gymnasts are still in the dark—just like I was. That’s why I’m so passionate about helping athletes learn how to fuel their bodies with confidence, strength, and purpose. My goal is to be the resource I wish I had growing up.

Registered Dietitian

Amanda Nazario is part of our nutrition services team. She is a sports dietitian with over two years of experience working with athletes at Cal Poly, UC San Diego, and currently serves as the lead campus dietitian at San Diego State University.

She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition with a minor in Sports and Exercise Studies from Cal Poly and a Master’s in Sports Nutrition from Concordia University Chicago. Amanda specializes in performance-focused nutrition, creating personalized plans that support optimal fueling, recovery, and long-term well-being.

With a background in counseling elite and collegiate athletes, Amanda brings a science-based, practical approach to fueling. She is passionate about helping athletes build strong nutrition habits and a healthy relationship with food to support both performance and overall health.

Registered Dietitian

Angela Smith is a registered and licensed dietitian based in Texas who is passionate about helping athletes fuel for performance, recovery and lifelong well-being. A former collegiate athlete, she knows firsthand the importance of proper fueling and is dedicated to providing the guidance she once needed. She has experience working with Olympic and NCAA athletes. Angela Combines evidence based strategies with a practical and supportive approach to help athletes build energy, strength and a healthy relationship with food. 

Clinic Coach

Katelyn is a former Elite and UCLA Gymnast. The world fell in love with Katelyn 200 million times over when her joyful floor routine went viral. Since then, Katelyn has successfully leveraged the moment into becoming a sought after voice for the most empowered generation yet. She is a poet/writer, public speaker, advocate for mental health and body image, athlete, creative director, and soon to be releasing a leotard company, Kojin.

Clinic Coach

Jade is an Olympic gold medalist and one of the most accomplished gymnasts in the world. She won gold on floor exercise at the Tokyo Olympic Games and earned a team bronze medal, in addition to multiple World Championship medals on vault and floor.

A standout at Oregon State University, Jade is also an NCAA National Champion known for her powerful tumbling, consistency, and composure under pressure. Her accomplishments at the Olympic, World, and NCAA levels make her an inspiring example for athletes striving to compete at the highest level.

Clinic Coach

Peng is an Olympian, NCAA Champion, and viral music sensation. She brings unmatched energy and experience to our clinic coaching team. A former Canadian elite gymnast and UCLA star, she earned 10 perfect 10s and helped lead the Bruins to an NCAA National Championship.

Her talents extend beyond the gym. With over 5.6 million TikTok followers, she is now a rising music artist whose single “Pretty Please” has been featured on major playlists across Spotify, Vevo, and Amazon. She also toured nationwide with Simone Biles on the 30-city Gold Over America Tour.

Clinic Coach

DeAvera is a part of our clinic coaching staff. She is a former Division I gymnast at Boise State and the University of Illinois Chicago, DeAvera Todd-Iruke is a record-holding NCAA athlete who earned First Team All-Conference honors and competed at NCAA Regionals as her team’s sole qualifier.

Now, with over a decade of coaching experience, DeAvera is a nationally recognized coach, program director, and choreographer. She has led numerous USAG Level 3–10 athletes and teams to Individual and All-Around State, Regional, and National Championship titles.

DeAvera also serves as an international coaching consultant, clinician, and choreographer, known for creating standout beam and floor routines that have claimed titles at every level—including internationally.

Clinic Coach

Daniel McCarty brings decades of experience to our clinic staff as both a former elite athlete and highly respected coach. A two-time Junior National Development Team member, Daniel trained at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs before beginning his coaching career in 1996.

He has coached athletes at every level—from preschool to optional—and is known for his commitment to strong foundations, clean form, and disciplined conditioning. Daniel has led teams to dozens of State titles and has coached numerous individual State, Regional, and National Champions, with many athletes earning Division I scholarships.

Now consulting nationwide, Daniel supports athletes and coaches around the country, sharing his passion for technical excellence and athlete development at every stage.

Clinic Coach

Malik is a former high-level gymnast and current coach at Cypress Gymnastics Academy, where he works with athletes from Level 3 all the way to the elite level. With a strong technical foundation and years of experience, Malik brings both skill and heart to his coaching.

He believes that the most valuable part of gymnastics goes beyond the skills and that it’s about helping athletes grow into better human beings. Malik strives to make a lasting impact both on and off the floor.

Sports Nutrition Intern

Jasmine Patrice is a Sacramento State Nutrition and Food Science graduate with a background in gymnastics. A former competitive gymnast herself, she now shares her love of the sport as a gymnastics coach in Northern California and is currently in the process of becoming a registered Dietitian. 

Sports Nutrition Intern

Samantha Lee is a current Foods and Nutrition undergraduate student at San Diego State University. She was a competitive gymnast for 7 years, then retired after being diagnosed with type one diabetes. Her diagnosis allowed her to find her passion for coaching youth athletics and the importance of nutrition. She plans to foster her love for gymnastics and nutrition and aspires to pursue a career in sports nutrition!

Sports Nutrition Intern

Sam Towers is currently a senior in the dietetics program at Central Michigan University. Prior to college, she was a competitive gymnast for 10 years, ending her career as a level 9 Eastern National All Around and Beam Champion. Now, she stays involved with the sport of gymnastics as a certified USAG judge. Her passion for nutrition began after experiencing the effects of under-fueling as a high level gymnast. As a future registered dietitian, she hopes to work with young athletes, helping them to establish proper fueling habits and a healthy relationship with food and body image.

Mindset & Performance Coach

Desi is a former college athlete, certified Life Coach with a Psychology degree, and your athlete’s new go-to for confidence, grit, and clutch-time growth.

Over the last 4 years she’s had the joy of coaching over 250 athletes across the US, helping them break through mental blocks, manage pressure, and compete with unshakable confidence.

As an athlete herself, she knows what it’s like to have big goals but feel stuck in your head. To train hard but still wonder if you’re good enough. That’s why she focuses on the real game-changer: the mental side.

Physical Therapist

Matthew is a board-certified physical therapist who specializes in working with gymnasts.  Matthew began gymnastics as a child, competing through Level 10.  He aims to help the gymnastics community with injury prevention, rehabilitation, and strength training.