Northwest Gymnastics Training Center

NGTC is set-up differently than most gyms.  From it's foundation, NGTC is built upon a platform of strength and longevity.  Unsettled by the revolving door that is the coaching staff at most gyms, NGTC is built different.

Our head coach and director of gymnastics, Danita Rigert, is also co-owner.  Her responsibilities include overseeing coaches, designing curriculum, and overview from the earliest stages of recreational gymnastics, to the highest optional levels!  This ensures optimum structure in a fun environment and ensures each child is learning (skills that will carry forward) while they are playing!

Plus, you won't have to worry about Coach Danita leaving.  Her style of teaching is taught to everyone who interacts with kids at the gym.

So, what makes NGTC special?   It's PEOPLE!

 Danita Rigert, Head Coach / Director of Gymnastics   

The love of sport. That is the passion that drives this Northwest Gymnastic Training Center head coach and co-owner in everything she does. From gymnastics coaching to her many days spent in the gym herself, athletics is her passion and it shows.   Danita Rigert, grew-up in Amarillo, Texas. It was here that her love of sports blossomed.   A gymnast herself, she was also an accomplished ballet dancer and basketball player. Prior to college she contemplated her future, which included basketball scholarships to major college programs.   Danita graduated Summa Cum Laude from West Texas A&M with a degree in Sports and Exercise Science in December, 2001. However, thankfully, this was only the beginning of her career.   Introduced to gymnastics coaching while in high school, she later moved to Oregon after college and took a position at the (then) American Elite Gymnastics Academy in March, 2002. 

Under her guidance and leadership, the American Elite program achieved new heights with two back-to-back undefeated seasons with her level 4 teams, and state championships with her level 5 team.   Shortly thereafter, Danita decided to move back-home for a while to start her family. After meeting and marrying a true gentleman from the Portland, OR area, she returned to Amarillo where she had a baby son with her husband in 2006.  While in Texas, Danita taught gymnastics to young aspiring gymnasts at Emerald College where success followed her every move. Several of her young girls took top honors in the state of Texas. 

Finally, with a solid dream, a good business plan and her business partner Tina now lined-up, Danita came back to Oregon, in December 2007. It was then that  her dream of opening her own gym began to take shape. Northwest Gymnastic Training Center (NGTC), the start of Danita’s vision,  opened its doors June 1, 2008 with the help of her husband and business partner

 Tina Stinson, General Manager   -       Tina and her husband have made a career of being business owners.  Married for more than 16-years now, they began their careers as the co-founders of the famous Portland Golf Show way back in 1993.  At one point growing it to the largest all-golf retail show west of the Mississippi, they later formed the Eugene Golf Show in 1999.  In 2002, Tina and her husband sold the shows and founded SecurePro Technologies, LLC. 

A thriving electronic security business today, it was time for Tina to put her mind for business to work with her passion, kids!  It was this passion that created the bond for Tina and Danita and NGTC was formed!

Today, Tina is co-owner and General Manager at NGTC.  Responsible for the business end of the gym, she allows Danita to remain focused on the training and learning new techniques, etc.  But, with two gymnasts of her own, Tina is no stranger to gymnastics coaching.  You will find Tina working with Pre-Team and compulsories on the Beam (primarily), and filling-in as necessary. 

Coach Rene'  Nunez  -   Rene' has been coaching gymnastics for many years.  A competitive gymnast himself during his earlier years in Chile, Rene' still competes on the international dance stage!  A tremendous asset to all our kids, Rene' works with pre-team, team, and the boys program.

Coach Melody -  Melody comes to NGTC from California.  An genuine passion for the sport, Melody assists Coach Danita with the Teams.  You will see Melody working with all the levels as her skills are versatile and give us a distinct advantage of having another quality professional with tremendous eye's for detail working with all the team gymnasts.  Melody will rarely miss an opportunity to "teach" and uses every second of her practices to get the most out of each girl!

Coach Jessica -  Jessica is the newest full-time coach at NGTC.  An accomplished competetive gymnast herself, Jessica has the responsibility of coaching the Level 4's, along with some Recreational classes.  Jessica has the best aura about her as she teaches and communicates with a caring and understanding style.  Students find Jessica to be "one of the fav's!"

Coach Kylie – Kylie is the epitime of what we want our gymnasts to grow into.  A "retired" level 10 gymnast during her competition days, Kylie coaches several different class levels and fills-in for absent team coaches.  Kylie is a truly wonderful person with a contagious positive attitude.  You'll often catch Kylie working-out in one of the advanced tumbling classes when she isn't coaching or working at the front desk.

Coach Linda -  Linda brings her 17-years of gymnastics coaching to NGTC.  A true professional, Linda has a history of success developing pre-team programs at (the no longer open) American Elite and Flips Gymnastics in Reno, NV.  Linda is very positive, and uses that energy to create discipline that really inspires and drives each student to do her best.   Look for great things from the Level 3-4 girls thanks to Linda!

Coach Sonia -   Sonia is a longtime student of the sport of gymnastics.  A recreational coach for many years, Sonia teaches the pre-school classes as well as some of the rec. classes throughout the week.  Look for Sonia's smiling face and positive attitude around the gym!

Coach Travis  -   Very strong and agile, Coach Travis specializes in spotting skills on the bars and floor.  A very natural athlete himself, it's not far fetched to see Coach Travis trying some of the very skills he is spotting and teaching the advanced gymnasts!   Way to Go For It!!! 

Coach Eric  -   A background in golf, Coach Eric was the director of golf and Head Men's and Women's golf coach at Portland State for 10 years.  The 2-time NCAA Coach of the Year works with the girls periodically on the mental game and goal setting…acheiving personal bests and helping create "Habits…for a lifetime!"