As a non-profit organization, we rely heavily on all our dedicated members and volunteers to help us make things happen. We also have a great team of coaches to deliver our high-quality programming.
Lyssa White: Gym Director
Taylor Brack: Gym Manager and Level 3 Girls Team Coach
Taylor is originally from Albuquerque, NM, and attends college at New Mexico State University. Taylor was a gymnast for 10 years and a cheerleader for 11 years. She has been coaching at CGA since 2020. During her time with CGA, Taylor has coached the little kids and the recreational girls and is currently the coach for the girls' level 3 and boys' level 3/4 teams.
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Leslie Herrera: Level 4/5 and Optionals Level Girls' Team Coach
Leslie grew up in Bartlett, TN and went to college at University of the Ozarks, where she received a Bachelor’s degree in Biology. She competed on the soccer team there for four years and was a member of the softball team for two years. She has been coaching at CGA since 2017. During that time, she has coached both boys and girls recreational levels and boys and girls competitive teams. She is currently coaching girls levels 4-5 and girls and boys optionals.
Leslie believes that gymnastics is about the journey, not the destination, and that every day we should try to find something positive-no matter how small.
Kaleigh Chase: Little Kids Head Coach
Kaleigh has spent most of her life in Las Cruces where she met and married her husband, graduated from NMSU with her bachelor's degree in Family and Consumer Science, and had 2 amazing children. She was enticed into the gymnastics world by her niece and daughter who both loved attending classes at CGA. Kaleigh has been with CGA since January 2019. Along with coaching little kids classes, she also organizes the little kids program including curriculum development, lesson planning, and special events. She loves coaching the little kids and works hard to ensure that every little gymnast loves their time at gymnastics class!
Kaleigh's goal is to help children build self-confidence and a love for being active through conquering fears and learning gymnastics in a fun and safe atmosphere.
Richie Bridges: Boys Rec Coach
Richie has a solid background in boys gymnastics and brings high energy to his practices. Richie has been coaching for 2 years.
Coaching Philosophy: Every day we are discovering the world, especially when we are little. My goal is to continue this guided discovery to show that it's fun to try new things and learn new skills.
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Rebecca Bowers: Girls Rec Coach and Girls Level 2 Team Coach
Rebecca is currently a senior at NMSU studying kinesiology. She planning to go to school for physical therapy. Rebecca has also been coaching gymnastics for 2 years.
Emily: Girls Rec Coach and Girls Level 2 Team Coach
I’m a 17 year old high school student, with a history of competing in gymnastics for CGA. I love working with the kids and being able to share the knowledge I gained as a gymnast.
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Caitlyn Munoz: Rec Coach
Caitlyn is a student at NMSU studying elementary education. Caitlyn has been a cheerleader for 10 years with NMSU and Steele Athletics. Caitlyn has been a coaching at CGA 2024. and she has the privilege to coach the recreational classes. Caitlyn enjoys helping the kids here at CGA and watching them get excited when they accomplish a new skill
Calie Rivas: Little Kids and Rec Coach
Ashley Davis: Little Kids and Rec Coach
Tiegan Jordan: Boys Rec Coach
Tiegan is a high energy coach who likes to have fun but challenging practices.
