Our Team
RALPH THOMPKINS
Founder
Previously a 5+ year instructor at the Little Gym, Ralph has always had a big heart to serve children. In his early years as a student-athlete at Grand Valley State University, he assisted as a Youth Sports Coordinator at the YMCA in Grand Rapids and volunteered at the Boys and Girls Club. His background in these areas coupled with his personal fitness and athletic experience has allowed him to create the unique youth fitness model that is now SWAG Kids Gym. Ralph’s genuine passion and enthusiasm for the families we serve is heard and felt in his presence and it is a unique experience for all!
GABRIELLE GRAHAM
Co-Founder/Director of Operations & Community Initiatives and Expansions
With a background in holistic wellness, weightlifting, and community health, Gabby brings a compassionate and impactful approach to our mission of supporting young minds and families. Coach Gabby’s certifications include NASM Weight Loss Coach, USAW Weightlifting Coach, Certified Personal Trainer, and Nutrition Consultant, complementing her extensive experience in exercise science and public health. Her dedication to chronic illness advocacy, driven by personal experiences with endometriosis and PCOS, shapes her empathetic coaching style. She has also served on the Miss USA Platform for illness awareness, studied community health in Brazil, volunteered at an orphanage in Mexico, and completed an internship in physical therapy. We are excited for the positive growth and community initiatives Coach Gabby will bring to SWAG Kids Gym.
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