IVAN HOLT (COACH IVAN)
Owner/Founder
Ivan Holt brings over two decades of professional coaching experience in tumbling and gymnastics. He has successfully worked with athletes of all ages and skill levels—including gymnasts, tumblers, and cheerleaders—helping them reach and exceed their personal goals.
Throughout his career, Ivan has coached both men’s and women’s gymnastics, ranging from recreational classes to competitive levels 1-10. He has also served as Director and Head Coach for numerous programs catering to everyone from infants to adults. One of his most notable success stories involved training a young adult with no prior experience to earn a spot on the TWU Cheerleading Team after only three months of private lessons.
In addition to his coaching background, Ivan holds an Associate Degree in Ministry with a focus on Youth Ministry from Howard Payne University and a BBA in Music Business from Dallas Baptist University. He is also a Christian minister, author, and a dedicated husband and father of four.
COURTNEY MOORE (COACH COURTNEY)
Coach
Courtney Moore is a safety-focused gymnastics, tumbling, and competitive cheer coach with seven years of experience guiding athletes from fundamentals to advanced skills, including back tucks. She creates a positive environment that builds strong technique, confidence, and resilience.
She specializes in beginner development through structured progressions, emphasizing body awareness, flexibility, strength, and proper technique. Her coaching includes targeted conditioning for core stability, shoulder strength, hip mobility, and injury prevention.
Courtney teaches key skills such as handstands, cartwheels, round-offs, bridges, kick-overs, and back handsprings, progressing athletes into tumbling sequences up to back tucks. She uses spotting, mat and foam pit progressions, and confidence-building methods tailored to each athlete.
She also incorporates mental training—goal setting, routine preparation, and fear management—along with drills, video analysis, and clear cueing to refine performance. Her approach prioritizes safety, technical excellence, and helping athletes reach their full potential.