Josh Montfort

Director 2012 - present

Head Coach 2012 - present

Assistant Coach 1993 - 2012

Gymkana Member 1989 - 1993

Vice President 1991 - 1992

Mr. Joshua Montfort first came to the University of Maryland and the Gymkana Troupe in the fall of 1989. As a Gymkana team member he held leadership positions such as Vice-President and Equipment Committee Chair. He also won two Best Act Awards, the George F. Kramer Award, and the David A. Field Best Trouper Award. During his time at the University of Maryland, he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education in 1993 and received the Outstanding Senior Award for the College of Health and Human Performance (currently the School of Public Health). Josh also earned a Master of Science degree in Psychology of Sport in 1996.

Josh has been a gymnastics coach for over 30 years. He began his career by coaching gymnastics and diving for local area teams. During his time on the troupe, he also coached the Gymkana Summer Camp. Following graduation, Josh was hired as an assistant coach for the Gymkana Troupe and has been coaching the group ever since. In 2001, he was appointed the Assistant Director of the Gymkana Troupe, Gymkana Summer Camp, and Gymkana Saturday Program. In 2012, Josh was appointed the Director and Head Coach of the Gymkana Troupe, Gymkana Summer Camp, and Gymkana Saturday Program.

In addition to his roles with Gymkana, Josh taught physical education in the public schools for five years. He is also the current gymnastics facility coordinator and an instructor in the Department of Kinesiology in the School of Public Health at the University of Maryland.