CCGT'S Awesome Coaching Staff

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Plano Garland Richardson Gymnastics Coaches 

Bill Ridge canyoncreekgym@sbcglobal.net

Bill has been coaching gymnastics for the past 15 years. His coaching techniques focus not only on the proper development of gymnastics skills, but also the building of character and self-esteem in the athlete. His passion for the sport has led many athletes to reach and often surpass their goals, gaining confidence and pride in their abilities along the way. He specializes in the training of tumbling skills at all levels, through knowledge and experience. As a competitive team coach, he has trained many athletes to successes at the state, regional, and national level.
He is certified by USA Gymnastics as a Skill Evaluator. He is also Safety Certified by the USA Gymnastics National Safety Association and is CPR & First Aid certified. He holds Certifications for Levels I & II in the Professional Development Program from USA Gymnastics. He was also a certified gymnastics judge.

 Plano Garland Richardson Gymnastics Coaches 

Debbie Ridge ccgtmail@sbcglobal.net 

Debbie Ridge is the Director of Canyon Creek Gymnastics & Tumbling. She believes that the sport of gymnastics is not only the accomplishment of physical goals, but also one that teaches many values as well. Her dedication and love for gymnastics is carried into her classes as she teaches each of the four Olympic events (floor exercise, balance beam, uneven bars, and vault) that make up the sport.
Debbie has been involved in gymnastics, either as a gymnast or coach for over 17 years. She is certified by USA Gymnastics as a Skill Evaluator. She is also Safety Certified by the USA Gymnastics National Safety Association and holds a Level I Certification in the Professional Development Program from USA Gymnastics.
Debbie was a certified gymnastics judge for over five years.

Coach Debbie Plano Garland Richardson Gymnastics Coaches 

Tina Rawlins  rawlinstina@yahoo.com

Tina has been involved in gymnastics, either as a gymnast or coach, for over 20 years.  She is a past regional qualifier and floor exercise Champion.  She was also a High School All-American.  She believes in insuring that gymnastics offers more than just physical development.  She hopes that when these children are done turning cartwheels, they will have established a base of life skills that will assist them through all their non-flipping years.  She is also dedicated to teaching correct technique.   As a competitive team coach, she has led many athletes to state, regional, and national levels.  She is Safety Certified by the USA Gymnastics National Safety Association.  She also has personal training certification through the International Fitness Professionals of America.

Danielle Ridge livin4today_NG@yahoo.com

Danielle has been involved with gymnastics for the past 14 years. She has been very successful in competitive gymnastics, earning many state, regional, and national titles. She has completed the highest level in the Junior Olympic National Program, and was a member of the National Team in 2002. During the past 2 years, in addition to coaching gymnastics, she has also taught ballet. She has choreographed many floor and balance beam routines which have captured 1st place in competitions. Her experience and natural ability in working with children make her a valuable member of the staff.  Safety Certified by the United States Gymnastics Association.

Coach Danielle

 Plano Garland Richardson Gymnastics Coaches 

David Zaragoza is back at CCGT

David has been tumbling since the age of 13. In 1998, he joined the cheer team of SWT in San Marcos, TX. During this time he was also an instructor for the Universal Cheerleading Association where he taught cheer camps. He then became a member of TVCC which won Nationals in 2001. Attending college at UNT, he participated in the cheer team which won the NCA Collegiate Championship in 2002. He graduated from UNT with a major in Human Resource Management and Organizational Behavior. David has been coaching cheerleading and tumbling for 10 years, during which time he has coached many National and Regional cheerleading squads. He is certified by USASF in levels 1-5 in Tumbling and levels 2-5 in Basket tosses and Stunting. He is also Safety Certified by USA Gymnastics. In 2006, he was named CGA Coach of the Year. David keeps his classes fun while remaining focused on technique and form.

Coach David

Patricia Ridge ccgtmail@sbcglobal.net

Patricia has been involved with gymnastics for 13 years.  She is a past State Champion.  Patricia also has the honor of being one of the few gymnasts in the country to get a perfect 10.0 on a floor routine. As well as being an accomplished gymnast, she is also a perfectionist in her coaching techniques. Patricia is also very gifted as a choreographer. She has choreographed floor and beam routines that have taken first place at USAG Junior Olympic meets. Safety Certified by the United States Gymnastics Association.

Coach Patricia Richardson Gymnastics Team

Steve Hoff

Steve has been coaching gymnastics for 19 years in all parts of the United States, including Hawaii. He has been a Head Team Coach, Recreational Director, Program Director, Pre-school Director, Special Events Coordinator, Tumbling and Trampoline Director, and Birthday Party Director. He brings his wide expanse of knowledge and experience to children of all ages keeping them motivated and happy.

 Richardson Gymnastics

Amanda White

RCoach Amandahardson Gymnastics

Jeremy Rivers riversjtrivers86@yahho.com

Jeremy has been involved in the sport of gymnastics for 15 years.  He competed in the Junior Olympic program for 13 years, qualifying to Nationals four different times.  In 2005, he was the High School National Vault Champion and graduated as an All-American.  He began coaching at 15 and is experienced in boys and girls gymnastics and tumbling.  Jermey is going to school at River of Glory to become a pastor.

 Richardson Gymnastics

Chantz Purvis