The People Behind Phoenix
Meet Your Coaches
Get to know the coaches guiding our athletes through teamwork, confidence, and growth—on and off the mat.
All Phoenix coaches are registered with USA Cheer and background checked through USA Cheer.
Owner & Head Coach
Coach Apple
Apple Rodrigues · Phoenix Studios One Company
An Associate Social Worker (ASW) by day and a cheer coach by night, Coach Apple brings a people-centered approach to leading Phoenix.
Coach Apple leads Phoenix with a focus on affordable access, teamwork, and helping young athletes build confidence through cheer and tumbling.
Her completed coaching education includes NFHS national credentials and training in cheer and dance, athlete safety, mental wellness, skill development, and communication with families.
Explore Completed Credentials ↘Coach Apple’s Qualifications
USASF Coaching Credentials
USASF
Tumbling Level 6
USASF coaching credential in tumbling.
USASF
Building Level 6
USASF coaching credential in building.
Coach Apple’s Education
Credentials & Completed Training
A closer look at Coach Apple’s coaching credentials and completed coursework.
NFHS National Credentials
Accredited Interscholastic Coach
Certified Interscholastic Coach
NFHS Coach Level 3
NFHS Coach Level 2
NFHS Coach Level 1
NFHS Middle School Coach Level 1
NFHS Completed Courses
Cheer, Coaching & Skill Development 5 Completed Courses
- Middle School Coaching
- Coaching Cheer and Dance
- Fundamentals of Coaching
- Strength and Conditioning
- Coaching Unified Sports
Safety & Athlete Wellbeing 10 Completed Courses
- Cheer and Dance Safety Certification
- First Aid, Health and Safety
- Emergency Action Planning for Afterschool Programs
- Coaching Mental Wellness
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Student Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
- Protecting Students from Abuse
- Bullying, Hazing and Inappropriate Behaviors
- Heat Illness Prevention
- Concussion in Sports
Team Culture & Family Communication 4 Completed Courses
- Teaching and Modeling Behavior
- Implicit Bias
- Sportsmanship
- Engaging Effectively With Parents
Additional Completed Education
Youth Cheer Safety & Athlete Protection
USA Cheer
Youth Cheerleading Safety & Risk Management
For Coaches of Youth Rec Cheer
Athlete Protection
Athlete Protection: Coach/Club Owner/Official Course
Our Coaching Team
Coach Reba
Rebecca · Assistant Coach
Registered with USA Cheer and background checked through USA Cheer.
Connect With Phoenix
Questions about our coaches or programs? Reach out to Coach Apple.