Our Team

In her 25-year career as a registered nurse in San Francisco and Sacramento California, Vida has taken care of many patients, working with everyone from babies to the elderly. She enjoyed being a nurse and doing all she could to help patients get well so they could return home to their loved ones. After retiring in 2004, Vida became Cardte’s personal assistant for The Legends Kids First. Working with so many kids became her passion. She loves seeing the kids’ smiles and laughter during each event.

Vida has spent time with the Legends in Sacramento, Los Angeles, and Rancho Cucamonga, supporting Cardte “Coach” Hicks, the volunteer staff, and the kids who range from 4 to 13 years old. Part of her responsibilities include creating and organizing the awards and certificates that are given out to the kids on the last day of The Legends’ camps, clinics, and fitness programs.

“I feel so blessed to work with Cardte “Coach” Hicks. I am so proud to be on Coach Hicks’ volunteer staff team.”

Diana is a native of Nevada, raised in a small town outside Las Vegas. First and foremost, she is a daughter of the Lord. A mother, stepmother, and a wife to the love of her life, Diana comes from a family that enjoys being active in sports. In high school, Diana was named MVP of the conference for basketball her sophomore, junior, and senior years. She went on to play at Victorville college were she was named first team all-conference two consecutive years. She is a diehard fitness believer. Diana became involved with The Legends Kids First as one of our best fitness and basketball coaches.

Her 10-year old daughter Peyton AKA “DJ” is a mirror of her mother and one heck of a basketball player. Diana’s passion and love for basketball landed her the lead assistant head coach and fitness trainer for The Legends First.

Not only does Diana understand the importance of health, nutrition, and education, she demonstrates it every day in our clinics.

The Legends Kids First welcomes Coach D to the team.

Chelsa was born and raised in Boulder City, NV. She grew up playing all different sports, but basketball was her love. She played all the way into high school, graduating from Community College High School in 2007. She has coached her daughter’s rec league teams for the past few years.

She works in special education with non-verbal autistic children. In free time, you will find her off on some adventure with her children or cuddled up on the couch watching a movie.

Arnold was born in Lincoln, Nebraska and moved to Tucson, AZ as an infant. He was raised in Tucson and lived there most of his life. In high school, he was active in Basketball, Football, Track and Golf. He excelled in Football as a Quarterback and held several state records. He did not pursue Football in college due to his size.

During his years in Tucson, Arnold was married and had a son and stepson. He was actively involved in their sporting careers of baseball, and basketball. Arnold was involved in the community and was the athletic director for Tucson Youth football for a couple of years. He also coached Football for 7 years for Tucson Youth Football and led all of his team to City Championships.

Arnold was self-employed in construction for over 40 years. Arnold moved to Las Vegas in 2021 after reconnecting with his current wife, whom he met during his high school years. In his spare time, Arnold enjoys watching and coaching sports. He was introduced to the Legends when taking his grandson to training. He ended up assisting with the training and became involved with the Legends as one of the coaches in 2022. He has been an avid coach for many years and currently a mentor for his grandson. 

Arnold currently serves as the Administrative Manager for The Legends Kids First.

I was raised in Central California where I played football from 7th grade up until the 12th grade. All 5 years, I played the running back position. Even though I played football, basketball is still my favorite sport. I’ve been a resident of Henderson, NV since 2001, where I attended a local trade school and obtained a degree in Computer Networking. I am currently working at a local airport as a Systems Technician. I am blessed with a loving wife and 3 children.

I enjoy spending time with my family, hiking, playing sports and video games.

Coach Hicks is truly a wonderful person. She has a passion for the game of basketball and her love and generosity for others is unmatchable.

I’m Sharon Gaines Toomer…mom of Shelby & Tyson. I ran long distance at the university of Washington in the 90’s and in my 30’s became a professional boxer ending my career as a flyweight and having the chance to compete internationally for multiple belts. Shelby and Tyson both started in soccer at age 3. My husband (football resume) and I coach their club soccer teams… Shelby started basketball a couple years ago and this is Tyson‘s first year! They both love it!