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MEET THE STAFF

The mission of the Waxahachie Gymnastics Center is…
…To promote healthy physical and emotional growth, through the sport of gymnastics, in a fun, positive environment.

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As a gymnast, power tumbler and a cheerleader for most of my life, I had a dream of one day owning my own gym! Throughout my college life, I was a compulsory team coach as well as preschool, parent/tot classes, power tumbling and cheer. Combining this passion for gymnastics and my experience running 2 non-profit organizations, as an Executive Director as well as a Development Director, enables me to bring this community, you, and your children a quality program right here in Ellis County. I am also a parent of a competitive collegiate gymnast, who I had the privilege of coaching through level 10, which gives me a unique perspective on the wants and needs of the parents we serve.  I'm blessed to be able to coach our optionals team girls, which gives me that outlet for my love of the sport, but tend to do my work behind the scenes at WGC.  USAG certified coach, First Aid and CPR certified, Certified Pilates instructor.  Education also includes USAG U200, 8 years of Gymnastics Association of Texas conference, Safe Sport Certified, USAG National Congress, 3rd Level Consulting Brain Trust Business Consulting Certified,

Gina Evans
Owner & Head Coach

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Andrea Rusk is no stranger to WGC.  After having 2 daughters on WGC Team she decided to join us as a coach of our Preschool and Level 1 Recreational Gymnastics Classes. Andrea also brings experience in cheer and tumbling after coaching youth cheer for 5 years.  She is a mom to 2 daughters and a son, all of which participate in gymnastics at WGC.  First Aid & CPR certified

Andrea Rusk
Customer Service, Preschool & Recreational Coach

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Israel has been coaching now for 25years men and wormen’s gymnastics, 5 of which have been at WGC.  He began competing in gymnastics early in his teens and was recognized for having a quick grasp for learning new skills.  Israel moved from Corpus Christi TX to train in Garland TX at Dolphing Gymnastics and ended his Gymnastics career at Texas Gymnastics training Center. He has coached with great mentors from Russia and Romania, while attending law School in California, and has been at Waxahachie Gymnastics Center now for 5 years. He not only loves all of the gymnasts that he's had the pleasure of coaching but I love the dynamic culture that Coach Gina has created with hiring great coaches.  I love to learn not only from expert coaches but new coaches too.  Israel holds a a BS in Political Scince, a Masters of Laws in International taxation and a Juris Doctorate.  

First Aid & CPR certified

Israel Collard
Competitive Team Coach

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Marlee coaches our morning preschool & tots classes, along with being an assistant coach to our level 1 & 2 teams!  She was a gymnast from the age of 5 and continued on WGC's team for 7 years, competing as a level 7 gymnast.  Marlee has 2 siblings, and her mom, which all participate at WGC in a variety of ways.  Marlee loves coaching and the memories that are made here at WGC.  She cannot wait to teach young gymnasts and help them learn and grow in their gymnastics careers, and learn and grow as a coach as well! First Aid & CPR certified

Marlee Rusk
Developmental Team, Preschool and Tots Coach

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Emma Pitts is a 2 x National Champion Tumbling and Trampoline Gymnast that has competed for WGC since 2017.  She also has multiple State and Regional Titles in the sport and is a current member of the WGC Tumbling and Trampoline team.  She is a Sophomore at Waxahachie High School and spends her free time fishing, swimming, scuba diving, and taking care of her 7 Turtles! She is Coach Niki’s daughter and has been in or around a gymnastics center since before she was born. She coaches Preschool and Beginner through Advanced Tumbling. She loves helping others learn the sport she loves so much! First Aid & CPR certified

Emma Pitts
Preschool, Tumbling,
Tumbling & Trampoline Team Assistant Coach

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