United Elite Coaches

The mission of United Elite is to raise awareness among all athletes about the benefits of gymnastics training.  Our objective is to develop each athlete physically and mentally so that they will achieve success on and off the competition floor.

 
Gymnasts, and other athletes who train with us to
supplement their regular training,
notice an increase in their range of
motion, stamina, balance and strength.
 
Meet our Coaches

 

Igor Carvalho
Co-Owner
Girls Gymnastics Team

*27 years of experience coaching competitive gymnastics
*2007 - American Challenge Champion, US Challenge 3rd place finisher
*2006 - Two US Challenge athletes finished in top 13
*2005 - Gymnastics college scholarships for several gymnasts, USA finalist, US Classic Top 10 Finalist, Level 10 Sr National Team Champion, Level 10 Jr National Team Champion, Level 9 Regional and Western National Qualifiers
*2004 - Level 10 Sr National Qualifier, Level 10 Regional Balance Beam Champion, Level 8 Regional Qualifiers, Level 7 State All Around Champion and State Balance Beam and Floor Champion
*Has coached several National and State Champions
*1984-1994 - Was the Brazilian Men's and Women's National Team Coach
*Bachelor's and Master's of Science in Physical Science and Accounting


 

 

Denise Hedges
 
Co-Owner
Girls Gymnastics Team

*Has been coaching competitive gymnastics for over 20 years in the North Texas area.
*Currently the Head Girls Gymnastics Coach for Rockwall High School.
*Coached many state, regional and national qualifiers.
*Was a competitive gymnast in the Dallas/Ft Worth area from 1980-1987.
*Earned a B.A. in Mass Communications from Midwestern State University.


 

 John Steward
Girls Gymnastics Team/T.O.P.S./Tumbling
 
Competitive gymnast for 15 years. 
I started in 1986 and finished in 2001, after a severe knee injury.  I believe that God has given me a gift, not just of coaching gymnastics but of impacting the lives of everyone I come in contact with.  My goal is to create a workout environment that teaches kids and parents about positive behavior, discipline, teamwork motivation, respect and ultimately to reach success in all parts of their life

 
 
Chris Perez
Recreational Director/Gymnastics Coach/Tumbling Coach

**Bio Coming Soon**


 

 Lisa Day
All Star Cheer Director
 
25 years coaching experience in dance, gymnastics and competitive cheerleading.  Attended Texas Womans University, pursuing a degree in dance, minor in gymnastics with emphasis in the study of education.  Former choreographer and performer at Six Flags Over Texas.  Coaching staff of the year 2000 at American Cheer Power with over 50 national championship titles.  2006 USASF competitive cheerleading world's top 10 finalist (coach/choreographer).
 

 
 
Robert Bailey
 All Star Cheer
 
University of Oklahoma     Norman, Oklahoma.
Bachelors of Arts, Planned Program, 2005
Specialization:  Social Sciences & Organizational Studies
Additional studies:  Health & Sports Science, Peer Ed, Adapted P.E. 
USA Spirit Federation
American Heart Association First Aid/CPR
NCA Collegiate National Champion 2002 & 2004
OU cheerleader for four years
National Cheerleaders Association camp staff for two years
NCA "Top Rookie" instructor 2003

Active within the cheerleading industry for over ten years coaching many nationally recognized programs and winning numerous championships and national titles.   Experience includes coaching national and world champion cheerleaders, judging tryouts and competitions, as well as, selecting All-American cheerleaders.

 

  

 Kathy Howell
Boys Gymnastics Director
 
16 years coaching experience, specializing in boys gymnastics
USAG Professional Member since 1997
CPR and USAG Safety Certified
 

 
 
Jason Sledge
Sparklers/Hot Shots/Starz/Pre-Team/Pre-school
 
**Bio Coming Soon**
 

   
 

 

 

Carol Wigley
All Star Cheer
 
**Bio coming soon**