Cruces Gymnastics Academy
RICK HALL (Boys Program Director; Rec & Homeschool coach) Ashley graduated from NMSU with a degree in Kinesiology and French. She plans to be a pediatric physical therapist and hopes to own/run a gymnastics program. She was a gymnast for 13 years and has loved the sport since her first forward roll when she was 2! She was also a member of Dancer’s Unlimited at NMSU! She coached gymnastics for 3 years before coming to college and is so excited to finally get back into the sport! She LOVES working with the gymnasts at CGA (seriously, it does not feel like work at all!) She feels very blessed to be a part of this gym family. Mat started coaching gymnastics at the age of 19, Coached Rec. Girls and Boys (ages 4-7) at Gym Magic. He moved to Cruces Gymnastics Academy helping coach boys team and girls team, Coached level 4, 5, and 6 and is currently coaching Optional level gymnastics (level 7-10). Mat is a Safety certified Pro member of USA Gymnastics, Fundamentals of Gymnastics Instruction certified, is currently working on his Meet Directors Certification. Cruces Gymnastics Academy is also proud to support Mat in his endeavors with the National Guard. We wish him a safe return from his deployment. JENNIFER WOOD (Optional Girls Team coach)
Jennifer started gymnastics at the age of 8 and competed for 8 years. She competed up to Level 8. Jennifer has been coaching preschool, rec and team for 9 years and had previously served as the Preschool director at Gym Magic for 2 years. ECHO PARKS (Optional/Compulsory Girls Team Coach) My name is Angela Williamson I recently graduated from NMSU with a bachelors degree in Criminal Justice and a minor in Forensic Science. I currently am involved in my dream to make a difference in children's lives which is why I work at a Child Development Center in White Sands Missile Range and coach the compulsory level at Cruces Gymnastics Academy. I have been coaching for 7 years, 4 of them being on team. I have been around gymnastics my entire life, growing up in this very same gymnastics facility. It is a great feeling to be able to help these girls acheive their goals and aspirations towards a future in this sport. Everyday I see these talented gymnasts put their hearts into workout and the sweat they pour out for the results they get, is what keeps me coming back for more. We are not only a team, but a family!!!!
Began gymnastics at age 14; coaching since age 17 (1974); 3 time All-american high school, Floor Ex, Rings & High Bar 4 year letter at Arizona State University (1975-1979); Assistant coach-ASU, Training partner with Kurt Thomas (1979-1980), Coached at Kurt Thomas School of Gymnastics (1984-86) Owner & coach Casa Grande Gymnastics Center (1986-1993) National Champion in Sports Acrobatics - Mixed Pairs & Power Tumbling (1991 Davis, CA.) Performer for Bureau of Lectures & Concert Artists (1993-1999) Manager & Head Coach Cruces Gymnastics Academy (1999-2002) Prog Dir.,Rec. Coach & Head boys team Coach (2002-present) National Safety Instructor for USA GYMNASTICS (2001-2008) Safety certified Pro member of USA Gymnastics Mens & Womens (1986-present)
LUPE HALL (Preschool Program Director, Rec. & Homeschool Coach)
Began coaching in 2000 as a Preschool & beginner girls coach. Began Directing Preschool program in 2004
Has coached over 200 children in the last 9 years! Helped develop the Homeschool program from 8 children to over 45! (peak seasonal) Safety certified Pro member of USA Gymnastics.
ASHLEY BOWERS (Hot Shots & Girls Team Coach)
MAT TAMPLEN (Rec coach, Adult rec coach, Optional Girls Team coach)
ANGELA WILLIAMSON (Girls Team Coach)
LINDSEY GIACOMELLI (Girls team, Rec coach)
WENDY KMETZ (Girls rec coach)