Bruce Winder - Mascot
Bruce is Rising Star Youth Training Center's mascot.
Bruce loves belly rubs and kids! Bruce has been in gymnastics a very short time but has very big dreams of walking on the beams and jumping on the tumble track!
Bruce has a very big role to play in our gym, he is not only the greeter but he is also in charge of making each child feel loved and cared for. Bruce is learning to be a good pal and a patient listener.
Bruce is Rising Star Youth Training Center's mascot.
Bruce loves belly rubs and kids! Bruce has been in gymnastics a very short time but has very big dreams of walking on the beams and jumping on the tumble track!
Bruce has a very big role to play in our gym, he is not only the greeter but he is also in charge of making each child feel loved and cared for. Bruce is learning to be a good pal and a patient listener.
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Cammy and Shane Winder - Owners
Cammy and Shane own and operate Rising Star Youth Training Center. They built the business in June of 2013. Cammy has lived in Craig since 1998 and Shane has been a resident his whole life. Cammy's business background comes from a successful career in direct sales. Shane is a mechanic for Tallgrass energy partners and is an avid hunter. Shane hunts as often as work and Cammy will allow. They have 3 young children of their own and understand the importance of physical activity and the social and emotional aspects of group activities. Cammy currently coaches Xcel Teams at Rising Star and runs in and out of as many classes as possible to lend a helping hand. They are both great with children and are excited to see everyone grow and succeed! |
Coach Elizabeth Sterling - Gymnastics Team
Liz Sterling currently coaches Rising Star Gymnastic's Xcel Gold & Platinum Teams. Liz has been a part of the Rising Star Team since 2018. Her competitive and coaching gymnastics background spanned throughout college until she entered nursing school. As a coach she has worked with all USA Junior Olympic team levels. She has a Masters of Science Nursing as a Certified Nurse Midwife. She has worked in the medical field for 22 years and currently is a Certified Nurse Midwife in Craig and Steamboat Springs.
Liz Sterling currently coaches Rising Star Gymnastic's Xcel Gold & Platinum Teams. Liz has been a part of the Rising Star Team since 2018. Her competitive and coaching gymnastics background spanned throughout college until she entered nursing school. As a coach she has worked with all USA Junior Olympic team levels. She has a Masters of Science Nursing as a Certified Nurse Midwife. She has worked in the medical field for 22 years and currently is a Certified Nurse Midwife in Craig and Steamboat Springs.
Coach Lexi Caudell - Gymnastics Team
Lexi Caudell has been coaching gymnastics ranging from Recreational programs to Xcel Teams for 9 years, 4 of which were competitive. Lexi has been a part of the Rising Star team since 2017 and is currently coaching Rising Star Gymnastics Xcel Teams. As a gymnast she competed in the USA Junior Olympic Program through Level 8. Her degree is in Chemistry with an emphasis in Secondary Education. She also teaches Special Education at Craig Middle School.
Lexi Caudell has been coaching gymnastics ranging from Recreational programs to Xcel Teams for 9 years, 4 of which were competitive. Lexi has been a part of the Rising Star team since 2017 and is currently coaching Rising Star Gymnastics Xcel Teams. As a gymnast she competed in the USA Junior Olympic Program through Level 8. Her degree is in Chemistry with an emphasis in Secondary Education. She also teaches Special Education at Craig Middle School.
Coach Lisa Dixon - NinjaZone & Gymnastics Team
Lisa Dixon started working for Rising Star YTC coaching our boys classes in 2019, but is now our coach for NinjaZone and Xcel Team classes. She has a background in competitive gymnastics for 8 years, and as a mother of 7 children is well experience with kids! She moved to Craig in 1994 and currently helps with her family's business.
Lisa Dixon started working for Rising Star YTC coaching our boys classes in 2019, but is now our coach for NinjaZone and Xcel Team classes. She has a background in competitive gymnastics for 8 years, and as a mother of 7 children is well experience with kids! She moved to Craig in 1994 and currently helps with her family's business.
Coach Richard Hirano - NinjaZone
Richard Hirano started coaching at Rising Star YTC when our Ninja Program began in 2019, and now coaches both the Little Ninja and NinjaZone classes. He was born in Germany, raised in Japan, and is the son of a retired US Army Officer. He has a background in Martial Arts and recreational gymnastics. He moved to the Yampa Valley in 2016 with his wife and daughter.
Richard Hirano started coaching at Rising Star YTC when our Ninja Program began in 2019, and now coaches both the Little Ninja and NinjaZone classes. He was born in Germany, raised in Japan, and is the son of a retired US Army Officer. He has a background in Martial Arts and recreational gymnastics. He moved to the Yampa Valley in 2016 with his wife and daughter.
Coach Casey Husby - Gymnastics
Casey Husby moved to Craig in 2020 with her husband and son. She currently coaches gymnastics as needed. She has been the assistant coach to our Gold, Platinum, and Diamond teams. As an adolescent Casey competed through Level 8 in gymnastics in Wisconsin where she was born and raised.
Casey Husby moved to Craig in 2020 with her husband and son. She currently coaches gymnastics as needed. She has been the assistant coach to our Gold, Platinum, and Diamond teams. As an adolescent Casey competed through Level 8 in gymnastics in Wisconsin where she was born and raised.
Coach Sarah Bade - Levels & Team Gymnastics
Sarah Bade currently coaches Rising Star Gymnastic Levels and Xcel Team classes and has been doing so since 2016. She has been a gymnast since 2014, competing for 6 years up to our Xcel Gold Team. She finds inspiration through Super Hero's, Iron Man being her favorite!!
Sarah Bade currently coaches Rising Star Gymnastic Levels and Xcel Team classes and has been doing so since 2016. She has been a gymnast since 2014, competing for 6 years up to our Xcel Gold Team. She finds inspiration through Super Hero's, Iron Man being her favorite!!
Coach Mackenzie Kulp - Recreation Gymnastics
Mackenzie Kulp has lived in Craig her whole life. She is currently enrolled in Moffat County High School. Mackenzie has been in Gymnastics since 2014 and was on Xcel Team through Gold. She coaches our recreational gymnastics classes.
Mackenzie Kulp has lived in Craig her whole life. She is currently enrolled in Moffat County High School. Mackenzie has been in Gymnastics since 2014 and was on Xcel Team through Gold. She coaches our recreational gymnastics classes.
Coach Kayla Colgate - Cheerleading
Kayla started Cheer when she was in kindergarten. She participated in Middle School cheer, was on Varsity dance team and All-Star competitive cheer team during High School, and cheered 3 years in college. Kayla moved to Craig when she was 3 and left for college when she was 17, then came back to Craig when she was 22 for her job. She currently teaches 6th grade Math at Craig Middle School.
Kayla started Cheer when she was in kindergarten. She participated in Middle School cheer, was on Varsity dance team and All-Star competitive cheer team during High School, and cheered 3 years in college. Kayla moved to Craig when she was 3 and left for college when she was 17, then came back to Craig when she was 22 for her job. She currently teaches 6th grade Math at Craig Middle School.
Coach DelRae Holt - Cheerleading
DelRae made Craig home for herself and her two daughters in 2018. She is the assistant coach to our cheerleading squads. DelRae’s experience in the world of cheer and dance include nine years of sideline cheerleading and a spot on a first place national and state competitive dance team where she grew up in New Mexico.
DelRae made Craig home for herself and her two daughters in 2018. She is the assistant coach to our cheerleading squads. DelRae’s experience in the world of cheer and dance include nine years of sideline cheerleading and a spot on a first place national and state competitive dance team where she grew up in New Mexico.
Jessie Jenkins - Front Desk
Jessie is Rising Star Youth Training Center's Front Desk employee since 2019. She moved to Craig with her husband and daughter in 2016, and has since had another daughter and a son. She has a daughter on our Xcel Gymnastics Team and one on our Nova Cheer Squad. She also currently teaches 7th Grade Math at Craig Middle School.
Jessie is Rising Star Youth Training Center's Front Desk employee since 2019. She moved to Craig with her husband and daughter in 2016, and has since had another daughter and a son. She has a daughter on our Xcel Gymnastics Team and one on our Nova Cheer Squad. She also currently teaches 7th Grade Math at Craig Middle School.