Rockey Gaines developed a passion for tumbling back in middle school never knowing that it would lead to something bigger in the future. However, it wasn’t until the end of his 11^th grade year that he tried out for the competition cheer team at Dorman High School. That is when the fire began and cheer and tumbling became a strong passion. After high school, Rockey began coaching tumbling and competition cheer all while continuing to cheer on open teams. In 2005, he began coaching a group of TRYA cheerleaders in Travelers Rest and they later asked him to help form a competitive cheer team. Rockey has been in Travelers Rest every since and with the help of great friends, Tumble Tech (formally Cheer Zone Elite LLC) was formed September 2010.

Since we have been open, we have worked with cheerleaders from local schools such as Travelers Rest High School, Blue Ridge High School, Berea High School, and teams as far as Easley, Woodmont, and Hillcrest. At Tumble Tech, we strive to keep a safe environment that allows athletes the opportunity to advance. Our coaches have an array of knowledge in tumbling, gymnastics, college cheerleading, rec cheerleading, and high school cheerleading which ensures that we get the job done right each time. We have coached dancers, cheerleaders, and also kids that tumble for fun! Some of our tumblers have gone on to cheer at colleges such as Clemson, USC, Lander, PC, NGU, Limestone, and many more!