Our team of passionate wrestling coaches are here to grow the sport and to provide every one of our students with the opportunity to rise above their limits.

Our team of passionate wrestling coaches are here to grow the sport and to provide every one of our students with the opportunity to rise above their limits.

Coach Waldroup graduated from Bremen High School in Midlothian, IL.

He went 30-0 during the regular season in wrestling as a senior – only to lose in sectionals. At Triton Junior College he was determined to get the most out of his wrestling abilities and armed with a newfound fire and encouragement from former Triton coach Art Craft, Waldroup dominated the junior college circuit, eventually winning the 1985 National Junior College Athletic Association championship at 190 pounds!

After Triton, Waldroup joined the U.S. Army and continued to dominate over time, twice being named Army Athlete of the Year, winning a silver medal at the 1991 Pan American Games and being crowned a World Military Games champion.

Coach Derrick is passionate about raising up champions on the mats, and more importantly, teaching the mindset of being a champion in life to the next generation!

Coach Terry is a proud husband and father of two lovely daughters.

He began wrestling in Carrolton, Texas when he started 5th grade. Weighing only 54lbs he lost every match his first year, by pin. However, with a stern father who himself was a multi golden glove champion and Marine, quitting was not an option. They spent most of their weekends on the road traveling from state-to-state, seeking out the best wrestling opportunities in the country.

Coached by Paul Aubrey and Mickey Martin, as well as his dad, Terry went on to become the State Champ 3 consecutive years. He also won the Colorado Nationals in freestyle. One of Terry's proudest moments was traveling to Rio de Janeiro and becoming a World Gold Medalist in BJJ!

Terry is also a second degree Tae Kwon Do black belt and Marine who currently is an entrepreneur and proud coach at Team RISE. He is a passionate member of the team of wrestling coaches, determined to build future champions on and off the mats.

Jessica Garcia, the dedicated owner and trainer at Jessfit, LLC, holds a CrossFit Level 1 Trainer certification and possesses a deep passion for strength and conditioning.

At Jessfit, she is committed to helping clients achieve their fitness goals through personalized and effective training methods. Jessica's approach to personal training redefines the traditional experience, offering clients a private, judgment-free environment where they can focus on their workouts without distractions.

Her personal journey in fitness not only fuels her commitment but also enables her to connect with and inspire her clients. Jessica takes pride in guiding individuals through their fitness journeys, making a significant impact on their lives.

Coach Micah started his martial arts journey at the early age of five years old. Starting with Karate and self-defense courses, he quickly fell in love with the sport and dedicated himself to the dream of one day becoming a fully fledged MMA fighter. Knowing that he'd need to master the many disciplines that went into becoming a well-rounded fighter, he trained in jiu-jitsu, boxing, and eventually wrestling under Coach Derrick Waldroup. Under our head coach's supervision, he went on to become a three-time state qualifier, Fargo qualifier, Super 32 qualifier, and a state runner-up.

Now, he helps his fellow Rise students carve out a place in the sport just as he did, sharpening his own skills alongside them. Catch him in the ring with the Fury Fighting Championship.

CONTACT

(281) 570.2132
info@teamrisehtx.com

ADDRESS

5346 FM 1960
Humble, TX 77346

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