Believe and Achieve...

Carol Van Biezen - Program Director & Owner 

Carol has a degree in Kinesiology from the University of Calgary, and has been coaching gymnastics for 20 years. She has coached all levels from tots through level 9, and has helped guide many compulsory gymnasts to District, North State and State titles. 

Carol is also an accomplished gymnast herself. Some of her achievements include:

  ▪  5th place finish at the World Trampoline and Tumbling Championships in New
     Zealand in 1992
  ▪  3rd place finish at the World Trampoline and Tumbling Championships in Germany in 1990
  ▪  3rd place finish at the Canadian National Power Tumbling Championships in 1992
  ▪  Multiple podium finishes in Canadian National and Alberta Provincial Championships.

Carol's gymnastics instruction certifications include:

  ▪  USA Gymnastics Safety Certification
  ▪  National Coaching Certification Program of Canada (NCCP), Level 3 Theory, 1993.
  ▪  NCCP Gymnastics: Theory, Technical and Practical hours Certified for Level 1 in
     1990 and Level 2 in 1993.
  ▪  NCCP Trampoline: Theory, Technical and Practical hours fully completed for Level 1
     in 1992 and Level 2 in 1993.
  ▪  Level 1 Athletic First Aid Certification as well as advanced Athletic Therapy
     courses at the University of Calgary, included injury prevention/care, taping and
     physical therapy techniques.
  ▪  CPR Certified.
  ▪  Kinder Accreditation for Teachers Certified (KAT)
  ▪  Movement Education and Lesson Plan Development Certification (MELPD).

Ginger Fox - Program Director & Owner

Ginger has a diploma in Athletic Therapy from Mount Royal College in Calgary, and has been coaching gymnastics for 22 years. Ginger has coached all levels of gymnasts as well, leading many of her competitive students to District, North State, and State titles.

Ginger has also had a successful career as a competitive gymnast. Her achievements include:

  ▪   7th place finish at the World Trampoline and Tumbling Championships in New Zealand in 1992
  ▪   1st place finish at the Canadian National Power Tumbling Championships in 1992
  ▪   1st place finish at the Alberta Provincial Power Tumbling Championships in 1991
  ▪   Multiple podium finishes in Canadian National, and British Columbia Provincial Championships.

Ginger's gymnastics instruction certifications include:

  ▪   USA Gymnastics Safety Certification
  ▪   National Coaching Certification Program of Canada (NCCP), Level 3 Theory, April, 1994.
  ▪   NCCP Gymnastics: Theory, Technical and Practical hours fully completed for Level 1 in 1988 and Level 2
      in 1990.
  ▪   NCCP Trampoline: Theory, Technical and Practical hours fully completed for Level 1 in 1992 and Level 2
      in 1993.
  ▪   Level 1 Athletic First Aid Certification
  ▪   First Aid
  ▪   CPR Certified.

 

Rachel Bates
Operations Manager / Customer Service
(Eagle since 2007)

▪  Currently attending SMU
▪  4 years administrative experience
▪  CPR certified

 

 

Geoffrey Bleakman
Preschool Coordinator / Recreation Coach
(Eagle since 2006)

▪  22+ years coaching experience
▪  Created the first Circus program in Arizona
▪  Bilingual
▪  8 years professional acrobat
▪  CPR and First Aid Certified
▪  KAT and MELPD Certified
 

Debbie Bonds
Recreation Coach / Girls Competitive Coach
(Eagle since 2007)

▪  22+ years coaching experience
▪  11 years competitive gymnast 
▪  Coach of TOPs National Team Members 
▪  Coach of Junior National Team Member 
▪  Coach of International Elite Gymnast (2003-2006) 
▪  Texas Merit Award
                     ▪  USA Gymnastics Professional Member
                     ▪  USAG Safety Certified
 

Mark Burnett
Boys Program Coordinator / Recreation Coach / Boys Competitive Coach
(Eagle since 2006)

▪  Houston Baptist University
▪  22+ years coaching experience
▪  Houston Baptist University Gymnastics Team Member 1984-1985
▪  8 years competitive cheer instructor
▪  Coached numerous State and National Championship cheer teams
▪  USA Gymnastics Professional Member
                    ▪  CPR, First Aid and USAG Safety Certified

Robyn Byroad
Recreation Coach / Girls Competitive Coach
(Eagle since 2005)

▪  3 years coaching experience
▪  6 years local competitive gymnast
▪  Won 1st at North State and State Competitions
 

 

Mande Clark
Office Manager / Customer Service / Recreation Coach
(Eagle since 2007)

▪  Stephen F. Austin State University - Speech Communications
▪  12 years coaching experience
▪  5 years competitive gymnast
▪  5 years competitive cheer
▪  Collegiate All-American Cheerleader

 

Ashley Cooney
Recreation Coach / Girls Competitive Coach
(Eagle since 2008)

▪  Oklahoma University - Psychology Major
▪  7 years coaching experience
▪  16 years competitive gymnast
▪  International Elite (1999-2003)
▪  Collegiate Gymnast (Full Ride Scholarship)
▪  Big 12 Vault Titles and 2005 Big 12 Gymnast of the Year
                     ▪  2004 Freshman of the Year & 2005 OU Gymnast of the Year
                     ▪  USA Gymnastics Professional Member
                     ▪  CPR, First Aid and USAG Safety Certified (July 12)
                     

Courtney Hooper
Recreation Coach
(Eagle since 2006)

▪  2.5 years coaching experience
▪  6 years local competitive gymnast
▪  2 years cheer assistant and 7 year competitive cheer
▪  3-time NCA National Cheer Champion

 

Velvet Jones
Team and Summer Camp Coordinator / Recreation Coach / Girls Competitive Coach
(Eagle since 2005)

▪  Austin College - Chemistry and Music (Phi Beta Kappa)
▪  12+ years coaching experience
▪  6 years competitive gymnast
▪  Coach of District and State Champions
▪  Texas Merit Award
▪  USA Gymnastics Professional Member
                      ▪  CPR, First Aid and USAG Safety Certified
                      ▪  KAT, MELPD and GAT Instructor Training Program Certified

 

Hadley Kassing
Camp Coach
(Eagle since 2007)

▪  1 year coaching experience
▪  4 years cheer experience
▪  Varsity Cheerleader at Frisco High School

 

 

Mackenzie Marshall
Recreation Coach
(Eagle since 2007)

▪  1 year coaching experience
▪  6 years competitive gymnast
▪  10+ years cheer experience
▪  Varsity Cheerleader at Wakeland High School

 

Stephen Mathis
Recreation Coach / Boys Competitive Coach
(Eagle since 2007)

▪  U.S. Navy - 4 years
▪  7 years coaching experience
▪  2 years cheer instructor
▪  CPR and First Aid Certified

 

Nathan Risinger
TOPS Coordinator / Recreation Coach / Girls Competitive Coach
(Eagle since 2005)

▪  University of Oklahoma - Health and Sports Science
▪  12+ years coaching experience
▪  20 years competitive gymnast
▪  All American Elite Gymnasts (1995-1998)
▪  Coach of State and National Champions
▪  GAT Merit & Texas Merit Awards
                      ▪  USA Gymnastics Professional Member
                      ▪  CPR, First Aid and USAG Safety Certified
                      ▪  Biomechanical Resistance Certification

Sydney Sutton
Camp Coach
(Eagle since 2005)

▪  3 years coaching experience
▪  Co-Captain of the Varsity Cheerleading Squad at Frisco High School
▪  USAG Safety Certified

 

Bethany Swaney
Recreation Coach
(Eagle since 2008)

▪  7 years coaching experience
▪  10+ years active gymnast
▪  CPR & USAG Safety Certified
 

 

Michael Tate
Recreation Coach
(Eagle since 2008)

▪  Currently attending CCCCD - Physical Therapy
▪  5 years coaching experience
▪  10 years competitive gymnast
▪  2 years competitive cheer
▪  USAG Safety Certified (July 2008)

 

Karen Weaver
Recreation Coach / Sub
(Eagle since 2008)

▪  Baylor University - Communications
▪  2 years coaching experience
▪  3 years competitive gymnast
▪  3 years competitive cheer
▪  CPR and First Aid Certified