07/17/2026
When families walk through the doors of Let It Shine, they’re joining something that started with one family’s dream. In 1983, Tim and Janie Richards opened Let It Shine with every step of their journey built on faith, family, and a commitment to serving others. Tim and Janie have always believed that the success of Let It Shine is a blessing from God, and they continue to give Him all the glory for guiding and sustaining this ministry through the years.
1983 → 28 athletes → Dream of 400 athletes→ Today: 5,000+ athletes monthly → Second Generation Leadership → Third Generation Growing.
Today, Let It Shine continues as a true family business. Tim’s son, Tanner Richards, now leads the organization, carrying forward the same values and vision that have defined Let It Shine from the beginning. Tanner’s journey began as a gymnast at Let It Shine, where he trained and competed alongside his brother and sister. Those experiences shaped not only his love for the sport but also his commitment to the mission and culture that have defined Let It Shine for generations.
For Tanner, the greatest blessing has been watching his family grow alongside the business his parents built. From his own days competing in gymnastics to now seeing one daughter continue the family’s gymnastics journey as a Let It Shine athlete and another daughter inspire the next generation as a Let It Shine coach, Tanner is proud to carry forward the legacy his parents started.
As the third generation becomes part of the story, the Richards family’s commitment to helping children grow in confidence, character, and ability continues to shine through everything Let It Shine does. Thank you for allowing your family to be part of ours. We are honored to be a small part of your child’s journey, and we look forward to serving our community for generations to come.
