Karen has coached both school and all star cheerleading at all levels for 10 years. Her teams have won numerous titles including national, state, and local championships. She has traveled across the country to meet with leading school and all star cheer coaches and has taken "the best" from all these programs in forming HEAT Cheer. She has attained Level 6 credentialing from the US All Star Federation in Stunts, Basket Tosses & Tumbling. She is both an AACCA and WACPC certified Cheer Judge.

Alex is a former University of Louisiana cheerleader and a 2 time UCA College National champion. He was also a state champion gymnast as well as a state and nationally ranked college diver. He has been a UCA staff member since 2001. He is currently the Head Coach for Menomonee Falls High School. Alex was also the Head Coach and Program Director for an all star program at another gym before joining HEAT Cheer. Alex has an undergraduate degree in education and a master’s in exercise physiology. He is AACCA, CPR, and ACLS certified. Alex is especially talented in stunt and tumbling choreography and routine music creation. Alex’s educational background and experience make him the ideal person to head our all star program

Courtney was a Varsity Cheerleader with the 2004 Varsity Division II State Championship team and a former all star cheerleader. She is currently a Varsity coach at Hamilton High School and has experience with grade school coaching, camps, and clinics. Courtney is a college student pursuing a degree in education. Her love of cheerleading shows in her desire to help the girls grow in their skills. Courtney is also a very talented choreographer. She has attained Level 6 credentialing from the US All Star Federation in Stunts, Basket Tosses, & Tumbling.

Kari has enormous cheerleading experience having cheered on a school team for 7 years and an all star team for 2 years. She is an exceptional tumbler and has 2 years experience teaching tumbling. She will attend the National All Star coach’s conference this year where she will begin the USASF credentialing process.

Cassie was a Varsity Cheerleader with the 2004 Varsity Division II State Championship team. She has experience assisting with grade school & all star coaching, camps, and clinics. She is an experienced tumbler and was also a competitive gymnast. Cassie has attained Level 6 credentialing from the US All Star Federation in Stunts, Basket Tosses, & Tumbling.

Ashleigh is a Varsity Cheerleader with the 2004 & 2006 Varsity Division II State Championship team. She has experience assisting with grade school & all star coaching, camps, and clinics. She is an experienced tumbler, and has professional dance training. Ashleigh also has been an all star cheerleader for 4 years and is an individual National Champion.

Spencer & Breanne work with all star team tumbling as well as teach tumbling classes. Both were very successful competitive gymnasts attaining Level 10 status. Spencer is currently a University of Iowa cheerleader and works with us during summer, fall, winter, and spring breaks. Breanne is also a former high school cheerleader with a State Championship team. Both Spencer & Breanne have an enormous amount of experience working with children and are great with all ages.