Director

Kelsey is the director of Champion Athletics. Kelsey was a competitive cheerleader and gymnast who loves the sport of cheerleading. Since 2012, she has coached gymnastics and tumbling. In 2014, she began coaching competitive cheerleading. In 2018, Kelsey's passion for training young athletes inspired her to start Champion Athletics. She sees these athletes and their parents as family and strives to create unity within the program by bringing athletes from all different schools together.

Assistant Director

Stefanie was a cheerleader at the University of Virginia for four years. She also has coaching experience at the high school level and as the head cheerleading coach at Liberty University. She is currently a professor of language and literacy at the University of Lynchburg. Her workwith young children and experiences with cheer and leadership allows her to serve as a coach and in the role of assistant director. Stefanie loves sharing her love of cheer and Jesus with young athletes by coaching and supporting the planning and oversight of a program that helps each athlete grow in faith and cheerleading skills.

Administrative Director

Allison has been with the Champion Athletics program since it began in 2018. Her work experience and education in nursing and healthcare administration make her a valuable asset to the program. She serves as the program’s administrative director. She is committed to developing a well-organized cheerleading program that supports athletes in growing to their fullest potential.

Tumbling Director

Amanda was a Liberty University Cheerleader and spent time in high school as an all-star and sideline cheerleader. In addition to her impressive cheerleading experience, she has over 7 years of coaching and leading a Junior Olympic gymnastics program. Amanda serves as the program’s tumbling director. She has a passion for strengthening technique to help athletes of any age and any skill level meet their goals.

Coach

Jordan began coaching with Champion Athletics in 2018. She has an extensive background in competitive gymnastics as well as experience as a high school cheerleader in her hometown in Colorado. Jordan has a passion for working with young athletes and building a strong foundation in tumbling.

Coach

Sara is from Bluefield, West Virginia. She was a cheerleader at Virginia Tech. Prior to joining the Champion coaching team, Sara coached both sideline and competition at the high school level. Sara loves watching athletes grow in cheer and faith. She is currently a home health nurse. Sara aims to provide a positive environment for athletes that allows them to develop skills that they can use on the mat and in life!

Coach

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Coach

Candace has cheered since she was 9 years old including competition cheer during high school. She is employed with the Lynchburg Fire Department as a Fire Captain and Paramedic and a student at the University of Lynchburg in the Masters of Public Health program. She brings extensive medical knowledge, athletic training, and injury prevention knowledge to the program in order to keep our athletes safe. Candace believes in helping every athlete discover their potential and will mentor and work with them to reach their goals. She is excited to share the love of Jesus with each athlete and to assist them with their individual walks in faith.

Coach

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Coach

Autumn is from Virginia Beach, Virginia. She is a student at Liberty University where she is studying Christian Leadership and Church Ministry with a women’s leadership cognate and global studies minor. Autumn has cheered both scholastically and competitively for over ten years. In addition, she served as a Fellowship of Christian Cheerleaders staffer for three years. Autumn is passionate about using cheerleading as a vehicle to mentor life skills and reaches the hearts of the athletes through the gospel.