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Get to know our instructors. Check out their certifications, qualifications and experience, along with some of the healthy benefits you and your family members will receive from taking their classes.
AMO Volleyball
AMO Volleyball covers all aspects of the game for athletes at any level. We pride ourselves in providing experienced coaches who are able to give personalized instruction, high intensity, and FUN! Our goals for each camp are to teach the fundamental aspects of the game (physical, technical, mental, and emotional), emphasize efficiency, correct technique, and increase volleyball knowledge in order to enhance each individual player.
email: amovolley1@gmail.com
website: www.amovolleyball.com
phone: 972-695-9529
Attack Basketball
Attack Basketball is a year-round basketball program serving the Dallas, Texas area, geared towards developing youth in the game of basketball and in life. Master Trainer, Charlie Miller, not only played for the legendary Coach Bobby Knight in college, he also played Professional Basketball for 6 years. He has spent the past 7 years traveling the world, coaching kids holistically (mentally and physically) to be exceptional basketball players.
B.E.S.T. Soccer Training
Our industry-leading weekly soccer class will teach your kids the skills of soccer by offering activities such as: dribbling, kicking, throw-ins, goalie skills, (age permitting: scrimmaging) and more! Our goal and focus is to maintain an energetic & highly active program that will teach, encourage and advance your young players regardless of their skill level. Please bring an age appropriate soccer ball with your child's name on it and a water bottle.
B.E.S.T. Multi Sport
This three-sport program brings kids multiple weeks of three fantastic sports: soccer, baseball, and track. Players will be taught how to kick and control a soccer ball; how to hit, catch, throw, and run bases; and how to run, jump, and build strength and endurance in track and field. The goal and focus is to maintain an energetic and highly active program that will teach, encourage, and advance young players regardless of their skill level. Bring an age-appropriate soccer ball for the first week. That plus a hitting tee, bat, and a few whiffle balls is all that’s needed.
Robert Margach - Red Tiger Karate
Robert has built a strong following through his many years of teaching, training, and competing in various martial art styles. He excels in teaching every type of student from top competitors to shy five year olds. He has taught in a variety of venues over the years including Texas School for the Blind, classrooms designed for at-risk kids, and martial art classes for elite competitors. Since 1991, he has taught martial arts in community facilities, allowing students to train in comprehensive, affordable programs with high caliber instruction. His goal is to help each student reach their personal best, inside and outside of the dojo. He created Red Tiger Karate to provide high quality programs that promote character development, physical fitness, and life skills for children and adults through the study of martial arts.
- Began martial arts training in 1973
- Certified Master Black Belt and Chief Instructor
- Styles include: American Karate, Judo, Shotokan Karate, and Tae Kwon Do
- Professionally teaching for over 20 years
- Established Red Tiger Karate in 1999
- Educational background: MBA and Bachelor of Science, Purdue University
Takao Nakaya - Karatedo
Mr. Nakaya graduated from the university of Takushoku in Tokyo, Japan (BA), holds a master degree from the late Chozo Nakama in Okinawa, Japan (Karatedo). He has been teaching at Crosby Recreation Center since 1975 and is the author of Karatedo History and Philosophy.
Learn Karatedo together, the mental and physical aspects, the techniques of self defense, learn the history, the philosophy of self control, better understand your own self and make a peaceful life.
To contact Mr. Nakaya, email him at tanaka@verizon.net, or call 972-245-5731.
Cristina Campo - Fitness
Cristina is a certified Aerobics Instructor for over 30 years and a Personal Trainer for 25 years. She is currently certified by AFAA in Group Exercise, Step Reebok and Personal Training. In July 2018, she completed her 300hr Yoga Teacher certification from Yoga Alliance.
Cristina enjoys teaches a variety of class formats including Step, Strength Training, Interval, Hip Hop, Tribal Fusion and Traditional Belly Dance, Yoga (Hatha, Vinyasa & Yin) and Aqua Aerobics. She is currently teaching “Step, Strength & Core” at the Rosemeade Recreation Center. This class balances step cardio intervals with upper body strength and wraps up with core conditioning for a very efficient use of your time.
Cristina loves to encourage and inspire others to improve their health and fitness levels with fun and motivational workouts.
Don McGehee - Indoor Cycling
Don has a Bachelors and Masters Degree in Biology, Chemistry and Education with experience in health, fitness, and nutrition education since 1981. His advanced fitness and cycling training is from the Cooper Institute in Dallas. He has been the Indoor Cycling instructor and personal trainer for the Rosemeade Rec Centers. Don is an active outdoor cyclist and rides continuously during the spring, summer, and fall. He owns Health and Fitness Consulting in Carrollton, is a guest speaker at selected events, and regularly writes articles on health, fitness, and nutrition.
Benefits include weight loss, improved cardio/respiratory function, elite fitness, reduced dependence on medications, improved overall health, look and feel great, increased energy levels, greater strength and endurance.
don@healthandfitnessconsulting.com or 469-878-8535.
Jasmine Mathew - Jasmine's Beat Adaptive Dance
Jasmine’s Beat® aims to empower people of all ages, sex, race and abilities to embrace the power of dance and healthy movement. We yearn to make aware the avenue of dance for health, emotional self-esteem, and social and physical well-being. We aspire to enable the fusion of any cultural music and dance. We provide education on rhythm, beat and sequence of intercultural dance, as well as promote creativity and self-expression through dance. We formulate goals with customers in terms of time used, type of dance learned, final production, and the means to enlighten others about adaptive dance beyond obstacles. We will assist in facilitating exhibitions of dance creations as well as rehabilitative goals. Finally, our ambition is to be skilled at having fun through dance and to share this skill as a continued passion in the community.
Daniel Rutenberg - Pong on Wheels
Pong On Wheels was created to promote the sport of table tennis or ping pong with the goal of getting more people to play this fun Olympic sport. Learn how to play and how to enhance your ping pong skills while having fun. Quality coaching and consistency are the keys to improving and becoming a better ping pong player. We offer a broad range of programs and activities, from private coaching and group lessons to leagues and tournaments.
You will learn the fundamentals of ping pong, including fundamental strokes, spin, footwork, rules, how to choose proper equipment, and all aspects needed to help you become a more competitive or advanced/elite player. Ping pong is fun and a great alternative to a gym workout. All ages, levels, abilities and skills are welcome!
Raise your ping pong game to the next level! Everyone loves ping pong, and everyone can play it.
Instruction and activities are provided by Daniel Rutenberg, a U.S. Table Tennis National Coach and former U.S. Paralympic National Table Tennis Team Head Coach. Coach Daniel has a rich experience in teaching, organizing tournaments, running leagues, training camps, school programs, private and corporate events.
email: info@pongonwheels.com
website: www.pongonwheels.com
phone: 972-977-7037
Robert Garden - Painting
Robert Garden, of the Robert Garden School of Art in Irving, Texas since 1976 is an award-winning master artist whose works range from private galleries to museum murals. Robert holds a Master’s Degree in Fine Art, has received “Teacher of the Year” awards from various school districts and a curriculum excellence award from the Texas Education Agency.
His revolutionary “You Can Paint” method of teaching beginners to advanced artist ages 5 to 105 is popularized through their books, television appearances, instructional videos, unique line of art supplies and numerous classes, workshops and camps for children and adults.
Robert Garden is a recognized instructor for Boy & Girl Scouts of America where he offers special merit badge workshops throughout North Texas. Robert’s love of painting and travel has inspired him to lead numerous Painting Cruises and Annual You Can Paint Retreats where students can paint with him in exotic locations.
Barbra Postma - Ceramics
Barbra Postma has been practicing the art of ceramics for 40+ years. Working with several ceramic shops and suppliers over the years to learn about and how to sell related ceramic products.
Barbra is a Certified Exhibitor's Association judge for a few years now and has traveled to four major ceramic shows to keep informed about the industry. In addition, she has worked for ceramic suppliers at ceramic art shows.
Originally from northern Indiana, Barbra has lived outside of Indianapolis, as well as Winston-Salem, North Carolina until 1990 when her family moved to Texas. Barbra has been married for 46 years and has a son and daughter who live in the DFW area.
Kathy Storch - Stained Glass
Kathy, a Carrollton resident, lives with her husband, two large dogs and a Green Wing Macaw (all rescues). Kathy previously taught art, craft, baking and cooking classes at Illinois Park Districts for 35 years. Stained glass has been her passion for the past 45 years, from the design process to cutting and finishing.
The glass colors and textures are a delight to her senses. Inspiration is all around.
Reina Fuentes - Queen Floral Designs
Reina, owner of Queens Floral Designs, is part of the Texas Floral association. As a new business owner she is ready to grow in Dallas, TX area and open to destination wedding and corporate events.
Farah Waheed
Farah is a passionate artist who believes in the therapeutic power of art for people of all ages. Through her vibrant paintings and weekly classes, she creates spaces where individuals can explore their emotions and express themselves freely. She aims to help people create art that not only beautifies spaces but also nurtures the soul, fostering a sense of well-being and connection within her community.
Tippi Toes
Our entire team is thrilled to bring families and our community joy through our Tippi Toes dance classes. Being a part of a child’s life in such a positive and fun way is a great honor and we are grateful for the opportunity to serve. We are proud to be a local small business and we do our best every day to make our community a joyful place for children, families and schools! Our dance instructors have a desire to encourage children while teaching the basics of dance. Their kid-friendly approach engages students in such a fun and meaningful way. Our team gathers regularly to work on our class content and ensure that we continue to serve you, our customers, in an impactful way. If you see any of the Tippi Toes staff around town, please stop and say hello! We love to see our students and their families!
Sharon Kinyanjui - K-pop Dance
Sharon is a dedicated K-pop dance instructor with a passion for sharing Korean culture through dance. She collaborates with community centers and cultural festivals to introduce K-pop dance to a wider audience, promoting cultural exchange and appreciation. She continues to deepen her expertise by staying updated on the latest trends in K-pop music and dance.
Vanna Calderon - Dance
Vanna has worked in Carrollton Recreation Centers for several years now and is now working as an instructor in our dance classes. "Art plays a huge part in my life. It has been my compass to many opportunities and many people I have met through this journey of art. Art to me has been a blessing and warm filling opportunity.
Divya Dornadule - Wize Computing Academy
Wize Computing Academy inspires young learners to become leaders of tomorrow. Our goal is to prepare students to apply computing concepts to real-world problems. We use a project-based approach to teaching Designing, Robotics and Coding with emphasis on Cognitive and Soft Skills. Once a student joins Wize Academy they progress steadily on the Wize Pathway, mastering streams and skills surely and steadily.
Our approach is hands-on, learning-by-doing in a fun environment with projects based on age and skills. With a highly qualified Instructor and following a low student - teacher ratio, you can climb the ladder of success steadily using Wize Computing Academy® Pathway. We are proud to provide focus on overall development of the child with a project-based and student-oriented curriculum. We also encourage growth and potential by training the students to participate in Coding & Robotics competitions like the First LEGO League and more. Being a student at Wize is a rewarding experience as it helps develop problem-solving techniques and analytical skills while learning Computational and Logical Thinking Skills. Wize experience helps to inculcate resilience and perseverance, providing a scope to learn to work in a team to attain Life Skills that give a head start to face the real world.
FastForward Kids
Fastforward Kids has been a leader in community education for the past 30 years, by providing innovative instruction with high levels of interaction and fun! Our curriculum is designed and delivered using research-based programs proven to impact student performance. By incorporating the academic rigor of math, science, and higher order thinking skills in our teaching, students will achieve new levels of academic performance. Students need exciting new challenges to express themselves and create brain expansion. Building bridges between the classroom and the workforce can provide new skill sets though creative thought. We must educate children to compete in an age where knowledge is capital, and the market is global. Our mission is to inspire and build confidence through academic and social learning for all children.
Scott Horwitz - Chefsville (cooking)
Scott lived in the Washington DC area where his love for food began in his teens and his mentors were Julia Child, Jacques Pépin and Jean Louis Palladin. Chef Scott sits as a member of the Dallas Coalition for the Prevention of Childhood Obesity, the Healthcare Commission of Collin County and on the program advisory board for Remington College School of Culinary Arts. Chefsville offers service learning opportunities to Remington College students, students of Collin County Community College, Le Cordon Bleu, El Centro, and The Art Institute of Dallas. Chef Scott lives in Texas with wife Sarah and his children, Christopher, Dorian, Timothy and Chelsea.
Jill Sullivan - Water Aerobics
Jill Sullivan has certifications in CPR, First Aid, as a water aerobics instructor and as a lifeguard. She has been teaching water aerobics since 1984 and has been a middle school teacher (Health, Athletics & P.E.) since 2004. She has also been a college swimmer and coached and taught swim lessons.
Water aerobics are appropriate for all levels of fitness, all ages. It provides excellent cardiovascular conditioning as the heart is more efficient in water. Resistance and density of water improves strength and flexibility which leads to better muscle endurance and balance, leading to quicker results in fitness. Water’s buoyancy supports 80% of your weight so there is less strain on joints, back and torso, and participants are less likely to injure muscles, bones, or joints. Cool water in summer lifts mood and keeps body temperature constant. With total body exercise, you can move body in ways you could not move on land. More calories are burned in water than on land, a typical class burns between 450 and 700 calories per hour.
Junior Program and Adult Teams - USPTA
Brett, USPTA Pro 1, has over 25 years playing and teaching experience. He is a former nationally ranked junior. After years away from the game, Brett returned to the game to play Div-1 collegiate tennis and compete professionally on the satellite tour. As a player, Brett won two Southern Sectional Championships. In addition to being a former collegiate head coach, he has extensive knowledge teaching players of all levels. Brett has served as the Director of Tennis at OCTC since 2009 and is the former head coach of Carrollton Christian Academy. Several of his students have gone on to earn college tennis scholarships and compete professionally.
Click here to email Coach Brett Marcotte.
Personal Trainers
Personal trainers are available to work with you at the Senior Center, Crosby and Rosemeade Recreation Centers. Each personal trainer brings their own philosophy and unique style into formatting and individual personal training program. Individual sessions are charged at an hourly rate and each trainer's rates will vary. Contact the personal trainer of your choice to obtain information and schedule appointments.
For additional information about this program, please contact Justin Swaney at 972-466-9813 or email justin.swaney@cityofcarrollton.com.
Tom specializes in weight resistance training with baby boomers and seniors. He provides nutritional coaching and emphasizes the importance and benefits of proper stretching techniques.
214-957-3694
www.hearthealthandwellness.com
$65/$60 hr
Kerry specializes in corrective exercise and developing exercise strategies for older adults. Key programs include: weight loss, overall body conditioning, and increasing muscle strength.
214-244-7004
ageintercept.com
Contact Kerry for current offerings.
