OUR COACHES
Coach Jhoannys Ruíz
With over 30 years of experience in the world of gymnastics, Coach Jhoannys Ruiz brings unmatched passion, knowledge, and dedication to our athletes. Her journey began as a gymnast and evolved into an impressive career as an international gymnastics judge and certified FIG coach. She holds a degree in Physical Education and has proudly represented the sport as a judge at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, as well as multiple World Championships. Her judging expertise has taken her across the globe, including Japan, Germany, the Netherlands, England, Belgium, Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Ecuador, and the United States.
For the past 8 years, she has been a beloved and respected coach, inspiring and developing gymnasts of all levels. Now, she fulfills a lifelong dream by opening her own gymnastics academy, where she will continue to train athletes in both recreational and competitive gymnastics.
Coach Jorge Oswaldo Sandoval
With over 30 years of experience in the world of gymnastics, Coach Oswaldo is a highly respected figure in the sport, known for his dedication, knowledge, and excellence. Originally from Caracas, Venezuela, he holds a bachelor’s degree in Physical Education and is a certified coach by the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG), with specialties in Men’s Artistic Gymnastics and Trampoline.
He served as head coach for Venezuela’s national men’s team and has trained elite trampoline athletes. As an international judge, his expertise has taken him to numerous world championships and three Olympic Games: Athens 2004, London 2012, and Rio 2016. He has also been a member of the Men’s Technical Committee of the Pan American Gymnastics Union. For the past 8 years, McKinney has been his home, where he is recognized as a prestigious and respected coach in the community.
Coach Yennys Ruíz
Coach Yennys began her gymnastics journey at just 3 years old and started competing by the age of 5. In 1998, she competed in the Aerobic Gymnastics World Championship, held in Sicily, Italy. She went on to become South American Champion and Pan American Runner-up.
At only 14, she began coaching Artistic and Aerobic Gymnastics. She coached athletes at two Aerobic Gymnastics World Championships in Los Angeles and Las Vegas. In 2015 and 2016, she proudly led her athletes to top placements at the Presidential Classic in Orlando, Florida.
Coach Yennys holds a degree in Educational Psychology and is the founder of the Special Olympics program in her country, where she helped two girls qualify for the Special Olympics in Japan —an achievement she considers one of the most meaningful in her career. Now, the lifelong dream of opening Bright Star Gymnastics becomes a reality—a family vision created to continue shaping athletes in the McKinney community with love, excellence, and dedication.
Coach César Morillo
Coach César began his journey in gymnastics as an athlete, competing at the highest levels in South American, Pan American, and World Championships. One of his career highlights was placing 12th in the world at the 2004 World Championships in Sofia, Bulgaria.
He started coaching in Venezuela, focusing on Aerobic and Acrobatic Gymnastics. Over the years, he has trained numerous athletes who have competed on the world stage. He has also served on technical commissions and is a certified international judge in both Acrobatic Gymnastics and Trampoline.
For the past 10 years, he has called McKinney home, where he is known and respected as a coach in Trampoline and Women’s Artistic Gymnastics. He has guided athletes from their very first steps in the sport all the way to elite and competitive levels.
Opening his own gym has always been a family dream—and today, that dream becomes reality with Bright Star Gymnastics, where he brings all his passion and experience to inspire the next generation.