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1. Where are you from? 
Born and raised in Canton, Ohio

2.In which city do you teach? 
I coach in Canton, Ohio, but my students hail from Canton, Massillon and all of the surrounding areas.

3.How long have you been coaching? 
I have been coaching for about 5 years.

4. What kind of experience do you have?  What is your background in [cheer/karate]? 
I have been involved in some aspect of cheerleading since Jr. High.  Even my grandmother was a cheerleader in Allegheny, PA.  They wore big bloomers and loose fitting long tops.

5. Who is your personal hero, someone you admire & model yourself after, & why? 
I have too many heroes to mention, but I try not to model myself after anyone.  I think everyone needs to be their own person.  It is okay to learn from people, but you should always hold true to yourself and not try to mimic or imitate anyone...unless of course it is Jesus.

6.Do you have a personal quote, motto, code, or philosophy you would like to share? 
My favorite quote:  Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass...it's about learning to dance in the rain!!!

1. Where are you from?
I am from Gratis Ohio

2. In which city do you teach?
I teach in Eaton Ohio

3. How long have you been coaching?
This is my first official year coaching

4. What kind of experience do you have?  What is your background in cheer? 
My 13 year old daughter has been in Cheer America since she was 6.  I have been helping out for the past couple of years.

5. Who is your personal hero, someone you admire & model yourself after, & why?
My personal heroes are my kids.  They both have had medical challenges through their young lives that haven't stopped them from going the extra mile to achieve their dreams.

6. Do you have a personal quote, motto, code, or philosophy you would like to share? 
I'll sleep when I'm dead!  There's always something to do whether it's working three jobs or watching my kids in sports or helping my parents when they need me.  I'm always on the go!

1. Where are you from?
Originally from fairborn...now in new Lebanon.

2.In which city do you teach? 
Fairborn, Tipp City and Troy

3.How long have you been coaching?
I did a lot of cheer camp in high school for younger ages but outside of school this is my third year.

4.What kind of experience do you have?  What is your background in [cheer/karate]?  
I cheered from 2nd grade- my senior year for football, basketball (boys and girls) and even wrestling.

5. Who is your personal hero, someone you admire & model yourself after, & why?
Honestly, my daughters are my heroes. My oldest daughter has some health problems but you would never know because she always has a smile on her face and cares about everyone before herself. She has taught me to see the best in everyone and to smile no matter what. My youngest daughter has a heart condition and yet she still does everything to the fullest, so from her I have learned that no matter what life brings you, you can still enjoy life!

6. Do you have a personal quote, motto, code, or philosophy you would like to share? 
Go ahead!  It’s all YOU!

1. Where are you from?
Delaware Ohio

2. In which city do you teach?
Grove City

3. How long have you been coaching?
This is my 3rd season with AAYA

4. What kind of experience do you have?  What is your background in cheer? 
I have 13 years experience as a cheerleader and 4 years experience as a dancer.  I was on the university dance team in college.  this is my 3rd season coaching.  My first year coaching my team went to Nationals in Memphis, TN.

5. Who is your personal hero, someone you admire & model yourself after, & why?
The person I admire most is my best friend.  She is motivated and hard working.  She succeeds at everything she puts her mind to and is dedicated to doing her very best at everything.  She is always cheerful and inspires me to challenge myself and be succeesful at all I do.

6. Do you have a personal quote, motto, code, or philosophy you would like to share? 
My favorite personal quote is from Gandhi..."Be the change you want to see."

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4. What kind of experience do you have?  What is your background in cheer? 

5. Who is your personal hero, someone you admire & model yourself after, & why?

6. Do you have a personal quote, motto, code, or philosophy you would like to share? 

Jodi Christian

1. Where are you from? 
I am originally from Springfield, Ohio, but I have lived all over the U..S. and Germany due to being an Army brat.

2. In which city do you teach? 
Springfield, OH

3. How long have you been coaching? 
This is my 3rd year with AAYA.

4. What kind of experience do you have?  What is your background in [cheer/karate]? 
I have been a cheerleader since jr. high.  I cheered all thru high school, and was Captain my jr. & sr. year.  Since I went to H.S. in Louisiana we were not "grounded" squads, so I have a lot of hands on stunting experience which has helped me a lot with coaching squads in regards to stunting.  I have a true passion for cheerleading that I like to pass on and share with the young cheerleaders that I coach.

5. Who is your personal hero, someone you admire & model yourself after, & why? 
My personal hero is my grandfather. He had a large part in my life since I was born.  He helped raise me and teach me a lot of things, especially about life.  He passed away over 10 yrs ago, but still to this day I think about and use the things that he taught me daily in everything that I do.  

6.Do you have a personal quote, motto, code, or philosophy you would like to share? 
“Life is what you make it, so make it what you want, you're only as good as you strive to be.”

Dee Freeman

1. Where are you from? 
Manchester, TN.  Currently live in Kettering, OH.

2. In which city do you teach? 
Springfield, OH

3. How long have you been coaching? 
Since Fall 04

4. What kind of experience do you have?  What is your background in [cheer/karate]? 
I cheered for 7 years.  I attended 4 NCA camps, 1 UCA camp and 1 COA camp.  I also competed in 3 national competitions placing 3rd, 10th and 1st respectively.

5. Who is your personal hero, someone you admire & model yourself after, & why?  
No person in particular.  But anyone who will fight for what they believe in and never give up.  
6. Do you have a personal quote, motto, code, or philosophy you would like to share?  
“ Don't think Cheerleading is a sport??? Do one of my routines and get back to me on that! ”

1. Where are you from?
I am originally from Bluffton, Ohio.
I have lived in Wapakoneta for 10 years.

2.In which city do you teach? 
Wapakoneta

3.How long have you been coaching?
16 years

4.What kind of experience do you have?  What is your background in cheer?  
I have an extensive coaching background in gymnastics and cheerleading and have had the joy of working with many talented athletes and coaches. My students have earned many regional, state, and National titles including titles at Junior Olympics and International competitions. I have always been passionate about these two sports and could not imagine a life without it .

5. Who is your personal hero, someone you admire & model yourself after, & why?
Victor & Kristen Rosario, Top Gun All Stars Florida. They have an amazing cheerleading program, one of the best in the World. They believe in setting a solid foundation in skills and building on that foundation.
"In the end, we’re trying to raise good people, not just good athletes. I tell my athletes that when they step out of the cheer world into the real world, nobody’s going to care that they can do a double full or won Worlds. All the lessons they’ve learned along the way about teamwork and accomplishing goals are what’s going to help them with everything in life."

6. Do you have a personal quote, motto, code, or philosophy you would like to share? 
"Perfection before Progression. Only those who have the patience to do the simple things perfectly will acquire the skills to do difficult things easily." ~ Debbie Love.

1. Where are you from?
I was born and raised in Westerville.

2.In which city do you teach? 
I teach in Westerville.

3.How long have you been coaching?
This is my first semester coaching.

4.What kind of experience do you have?  What is your background in cheer?  
I have cheered since I was about 5 years old. I cheered for football, basketball, and competition.

5. Who is your personal hero, someone you admire & model yourself after, & why?
My personal hero is my mother. I look up to her because she is a very strong person. Without her, I would not be who I am today. Thanks Mom!

6. Do you have a personal quote, motto, code, or philosophy you would like to share? 
We make mistakes so that we can learn from them and become a better person.