About
Lee Battaglia
Optional and High School Team Head Coach: Vault/Bars
Lee opened CLGTC in 1992 and has over 45 years of coaching experience. Lee competed in college on a full gymnastics scholarship, which had 11 junior gymnasts on the National team.
Over his career, he has coached 2 Olympic gymnasts, including 3-time world champion and 2-time Olympian Kurt Thomas. He is a graduate of Northern Illinois University with a bachelor’s degree in physical education.
Certifications/Memberships
USAG Professional Member
U100: Fundamentals of Gymnastics Instruction
U101: Safety & Risk Management
U110: SafeSport Trained
Lisa Rumford
Optional and High School Team Head Coach: Beam/Floor
Lisa worked with Lee to open CLGTC in 1992. Lisa was a Level 10 gymnast and a graduate from Illinois State University with degrees in Education and Sociology. She taught 1st grade for four years. She is a mother to two children.
Certifications/Memberships
USAG Professional Member
U100: Fundamentals of Gymnastics Instruction
U101: Safety & Risk Management
U110: SafeSport Trained
