Coaching Staff
Bill Ridge is the Director/Owner of Canyon Creek Gymnastics & Tumbling. Bill has been coaching gymnastics for the past 18 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.
Debbie Ridge is the Director/Owner 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 20 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.
Class Director, USAG Team Coach, Recreational Class Coach
Tina has been involved in gymnastics, either as a gymnast or coach, for over 22 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.
David Zaragoza
Assistant Director, Tumbling Director, Recreational Class Coach, Cheer Coach
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 12 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.
Dallas Elite Cheer Director, USAG Team Coach, Recreational Class Coach
Patricia has been involved with gymnastics for 15 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.
Amanda White
Director of TAAF Program, Team Coach, Recreational Class Coach. Mom & Tot Open Gym
Jennifer Page
USAG Team Coach, Masters Coach, Recreational Class Coach
USAG Member & USAG Safety Certified
Jason Sledge
Recreational Class Coach
Fabi Snidow
Wrestling Director, Wresling Classes
Natalie Oliver
Recreational Class Coach
Veronica McCann
Recreational Class Coach, Mom & Tot Classes
Marta Bullitt
Recreational Class Coach, Team Coach
USAG Member & Safety Certified by USAG
Hannah Ridge
Recreational Class Coach
Steve Parker
Boys Team Director, Recreational Class Coach
Adam Mahaney
Tumbling Coach, Cheer Coach
Brittanee Kidd
Recreational Class Coach, Office Staff
Victor Green
Victor has been teaching cheerleading and coaching tumbling for the past twenty years. He is currently a member of the Dallas Mavs Maniacs dance team. He has been a coach for many cheer camps. He takes pride in teaching correct form and technique in his tumbling and cheerleading classes.
Lynn Olafson
Office Staff
Melissa Wilson
Office Staff