We here at River Cities pride ourselves in having the most qualified staff in the Tri- State Area! Each member of our staff has over 10 years expierence in either Gymnastics or Cheerleading. The tumbling instructors have been trained by Debbie Love. All members of our staff are certified by the USASF in levels 1-5. We have two new staff members! Sarajha and Stephon Davis have joined the team to work with Regular Class, Tumblegarten, and All Stars! Let's make them feel welcome!!!
Check out our bios below!
Hank Light
Owner/ Head Coach
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Graduate of the University of Kentucky
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Current Owner and head coach of the River Cities Gymnastics and Cheerleading Center
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Over 15 Years of cheerleading experience
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Has coached the River Cities All Stars to over 50 national titles
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Has choreographed numerous High School and College teams to State and National titles
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Choreographer for the 12-time National Champion Greenup County High School cheerleaders
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Represented UCA in the Large All Star Division at the 2004,2005,and 2006 USASF Cheerleading Worlds
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Has produced music and provided choreography for teams in over 25 states.
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USASF Certified in levels 1-5
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Director for V!ROC
Beth Farley
Head Coach/ Manager
- Has Coached with River Cities for 11 years
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Graduate of Marshall University
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Full-time Speech Pathologist
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Has coached River Cities to over 50 National titles
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Former Hurricane High School Cheerleader
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Has Choreographed for many area High School and Middle School teams
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USASF Certified in levels 1-5
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Over 15 years of cheerleading experience
Adam Stafford
Gymnastics Manager/ Instructor/ Coach
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National Champion Power Tumbler
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Former Cheerleader at
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Two Year member of the Eastern Kentucky Cheerleading Squad
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Has Worked with Nationally Ranked High Schools including
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10 Years of cheerleading experience
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USASF Certified in Levels 1-5
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Choreographer for V!ROC
Susan Ray
Spirit Club Director/ Coach
- Choreographer/Coach of Ashland Paul Blazer Varsity Cheerleaders(1981-1985)
- Part of the coaching staff of Greenup County High School cheerleading program with over 15 national titles(1984-1998)
- Director of the Greenup County Youth All Star Program(1999-2008)
- Coach of the Greenup County Youth Cheerleaders, UCA National Champions 2007 and 2008.
- Over 25 years of cheerleading experience
Aaron Billiups
Tumbling Instructor/ Coach
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Graduate of Marshall University
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4 year member of the Marshall University Varsity Cheerleading Squad
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Captain of the Squad 2 years
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Current NCA Camp instructor
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Voted top rookie instructor
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Voted top veteran instructor 3 years
Sarajha Davis
Tumblegarten Instructor/ Coach
- Former member and two time National Champion with River Cities
- Has Management experience in Gymnastics and Cheerleading
- Over 10 years cheerleading experience
- Certified by the USASF in levels 1-5
- Graduating in May 2010 from WVSU, majoring in Secondary Education
- Two time WV High School Cheerleading State Runner up.
Stephon Davis
Tumbling Instructor/ Coach
- Was a member of the first ever Co-Ed squad at River Cities
- 1993 All Around State Gymnastics Champion
- Has experience as a Head Instructor
- Certified by the USASF in levels 1-5
- State Runner up at High School level in 2003
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