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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. |
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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! |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Coach Sarah Bade - Levels & Team Gymnastics
Sarah Bade currently coaches Rising Star Gymnastic recreation, 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. Sarah is a coach! Sarahs ability to coach all ages and ranges of classes is phenomenal. Sarah Loves children and cares very deeply for people, Sarah has dreams of going to college to major in social work. She finds inspiration through Super Hero's, Iron Man being her favorite!! |
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Coach Alana Winder - Recreational Gymnastics Coach Alana is currently coaching Rising Star Recreational Classes. Alana has been a gymnast since 2013, Alana has been competing on team since she was 6 years old! Alana is currently competing on our Gold team and is defending her title as State Champion in her age division for 2 years running! Alana loves coaching the little ones so much she has decided she wants to go to college to be in early education. Alana is a fantastic gymnast, has a great imagination and a kind heart; that is what makes her such a great coach! |
Coach Cody Dobson - NINJA Coach (bio coming soon)
Coach Amy Coupe - Recreational Gymnastics Coach (bio coming soon)
Coach Emily Magruder - Team Gymnastics Coach (bio coming soon)