5 years - NCA Head Instructor

3 years - Yell Leader at Baylor University

State Champion Gymnast

Three-time NCA All-American Cheerleader

Two-time Macy’s Day Parade Featured Staff - Manhatten, New York

Aloha Bowl Featured Staff - Honolulu, Hawaii

St. Patrick's Day Parade and Lord Mayors Ball Featured Staff- Dublin, Ireland

USASF Rules Committee Member

USASF Ethics Committee Member

USASF Coaching Certifications - Levels 1-6

AACCA Certified Instructor

CPR Certified

University of Texas - Cheer and Pom Head Coach

"Friday Night Lights" Television Series - Choreographer and Cheer Technical Advisor

"Man of The House" starring Tommy Lee Jones - Cheer Technical Advisor

"The New Guy" starring Eliza Dushku & Zooey Deschanel- Cheer Technical Advisor

"Dot" - Cheer Technical Advisor

"Be Aggressive" Regional Theater Tour - Choreographer and Technical Advisor

Co-Owner of Cheer America Championships

Coaching Accolades:

Cheer Station Owner and Head Coach for 30 years

6 years - NCA Head Instructor

2 years - Yell Leader at Baylor University

Two-time NCA All-American Cheerleader

NCA Best Cheerleader (1987)

Two-time Macy’s Day Parade Featured Staff - Manhatten, New York

Aloha Bowl Featured Staff - Honolulu, Hawaii

St. Patrick's Day Parade and Lord Mayors Ball Featured Staff- Dublin, Ireland

Miss USA Pageant Choreographer

Voice-over work for "Final Destination" Television Series Premier

Acting work for "Friday Night Lights" Television Series

"Friday Night Lights" Television Series - Choreographer and Cheer Technical Advisor

"Man of The House" starring Tommy Lee Jones - Cheer Technical Advisor

"The New Guy" starring Eliza Dushku & Zooey Deschanel- Cheer Technical Advisor

"Dot" - Cheer Technical Advisor

"Be Aggressive" Regional Theater Tour - Choreographer and Technical Advisor

Co-Owner of Cheer America Championships

USASF Coaching Certifications - Levels 1-6

Katie is an Austin Original and a former Cheer Station Level 5 Athlete. She is also a 19 year veteran Cheer Station Coach. Katie is a graduate of Stephen F. Austin University in Nacogdoches. During her time at SFA, Katie was part of the All Girl Team, winning the Collegiate National Championship. After graduating, Katie returned to Cheer Station to coach cheer and tumbling. She is a 12 year Worlds Team Coach and holds various national titles for teams she has coached including 2022 NCA Mini level 2, The One, US Finals, Regional Summit, and Summit. She has won numerous choreography awards, including 3 NCA innovative choreography awards. When she is not coaching, she enjoys spending time with her son Hudson, her daughter Savannah, and her husband Ryan.

USASF Credentialed Levels 1-5

First Aid & CPR Certified

Amara comes to us from Charleston, West Virginia. She has over 10 years of coaching experience and Worlds and Summit titles. She owned and coached at Famous Superstars in Charleston. In her free time, Amara likes to spend time with her newborn daughter Memphis.

Jason is originally from Portage, Indiana. He went on to attend Indiana University where he majored in Biology. During his time at IU, Jason was a double athlete where he was a part of the IU Cheer team and their gymnastics team. After graduating, Jason went on to coach cheer and tumbling. He has over 25 years of experience and various national titles for teams he has coached. Most recently, Jason is a 2018 NCA National Champion Coach. Jason’s accomplishments in cheer and tumbling allowed him to be recognized by the Texas State Senate. Jason is back at Cheer Station to help bring some titles and the best of our athletes. When Jason is not coaching, he enjoys photography and even has his own Photography Company!

Jonathan is originally from Los Angeles, California. He made the move to Austin, Texas in August 2013 to attend St. Edward’s University. While at SEU, Jonathan joined the Cheer team there in his sophomore year. During his time on the team, Jonathan was a standout leader and athlete. In his final year on the team, Jonathan was a part of the SEU’s first national team to compete at UCA Collegiate Nationals in Orlando, Florida. The team continued to make history by making it to Finals and placing 7th in the nation in Division II Small Coed. Jonathan graduated in May of 2017 from St. Edward’s with a Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education. Shortly after graduation, Jonathan began coaching at Cheer Station as well as becoming a part of the coaching staff for his alma mater. In his first year of helping coach the St. Edward’s University Cheer team, he helped guide the team to a 4th place finish. You can also find Jonathan in the classroom teaching students with special needs. If he is not at the gym or teaching, Jonathan loves spending his time with his family especially his sisters and twin brother, John.

Lily is from Austin, Texas. Lily graduated from Texas Tech University where she is majored in Sports Management and was a part of the All-Girl Cheerleading Team. Lily is also a Cheer Station alumni and competed on our Level 6 Worlds Team for several seasons.

Brandon has decades of knowledge and experience in tumbling, stunts and cheer. As a former elite gymnast and power tumbler, Brandon competed as a feature tumbler on our coed level 6 Worlds Team. He is an expert coach who teaches all levels with patience and a true passion to help athletes improve through a perfection before progression style of coaching.

Laura began cheering at the age of five and quickly developed a lifelong passion for the sport. She has experience in Pop Warner, middle school, high school, and All-Star programs, and was a Worlds Finalist during her competitive career.

At just sixteen, Laura began coaching and has now accumulated over eleven years of experience working with athletes of all ages. She has coached cheer, tumbling, and stunts at both the All-Star and high school levels, and currently is a Head Coach for a high school program. Known for her dedication and positivity, Laura takes pride in building athletes’ confidence, skills, and love for cheerleading.

Cheerleading is her true passion. She is committed to helping athletes grow not only in their athletic ability but also in their personal development, encouraging them to become the best versions of themselves both on and off the mat.

Jeff is a veteran coach from Houston, Texas. He graduated with a degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin. His previous cheer experiences include Texas Lonestar Cheer Large Coed and UT Cheer, Orange Squad. Jeff has been a fantastic coach in tumbling and cheer focusing on technique and tips to help athletes understand how to control their body in stunts and tumbling. With about 17+ years of coaching experience, Jeff is a positive coach that provides the best for our athletes.

USASF credentialed Levels 1-5

Anna Vickers began cheering at the age of five and has experience in Pop Warner, All-Star, and high school cheer. Throughout her cheer career, she has cheered in both Austin and Corpus Christi. She was named an NCA All-American and served as both Co-Captain and Captain of her high school team.

Anna’s coaching journey began with an undefeated Senior 1 All-Star team, which went on to win the end-of-season event at the ONE. She has also coached two teams that attended Summit, with her first Summit team advancing as a finalist. In addition to team coaching, Anna has been hired for high school UIL camps, choreography, and routine clean-up.

She earned her bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Texas State University and is currently pursuing her Master’s in Social Work at Stephen F. Austin State University.

Sophia is from Austin, Texas, and is part of our Cheer Station alumni. Before beginning her career as a coach, she cheered in Pop Warner, middle school, high school, and all-star teams. Sophia is a two-time NCA champion as well as a 2021 D2 Summit champion on our level 5 team. She is currently pursuing her communications degree with a minor in Spanish at Texas State University. Sophia is a passionate coach who enjoys creating bonds with her athletes and helping them grow to become the greatest athletes they can be! When she is not coaching, she enjoys spending time with her family, especially her dog, Milli.

Cassidy Avina is a proud Cheer Station alum, having competed on a level 4 team for one season before continuing her athletic and academic journey at the University of Oregon. While at UO, she earned her bachelor’s degree in Education and was a member of the Acrobatics and Tumbling Team

She has over seven years of experience coaching gymnastics and cheer, working with athletes ages 3–16 in both recreational and competitive settings. Cassidy is passionate about creating a positive and encouraging environment where athletes can grow in skill and confidence.

Now back at Cheer Station, Cassidy is excited to continue giving back to the program that shaped her as an athlete

Kristen Russell is an Austin, Texas native and began her cheerleading career at Cheer Station. From Mini Level 1 to Senior 4, Kristen has been a part of the Cheer Station family for 10+ years. As she continued with the program at Cheer Station, Kristen was a strong leader and asset to the teams she was on. When Kristen was a part of Bullets, a Senior 4 team, she helped lead her team to various national titles. Kristen’s coaching career also began at Cheer Station where she was first a Junior Staffer helping during Summer Fun and Cheer camps as a young adult. Now Kristen is a graduate of Texas State University with a degree in Physical Recreation. Kristen also returned to coaching at Cheer Station, where she is beyond happy to help coach our athletes at her cheerleading home. When Kristen is not at the gym, you can find her with her beloved dog, Dory.

Sydney Muck comes to Cheer Station from Houston, Texas! She is a 3X NCA Champion Athlete, a 1X TAPPS Cheer State Champion Coach, and the 2024 Allen Academy Coach of the Year.

With 18+ years of experience, including 12+ years at Woodlands Elite and 2 years at Texas A&M University, where she was part of the 2022–2023 NCA College D1A National Champion team, Sydney brings a wealth of knowledge to the mat. She earned her degree in Sports Management and Communications from TAMU and is now a Class and Team Coach at CSI, as well as the Head Varsity Coach at St. Dominic Savio Catholic High School.

In addition to coaching, Sydney is also a Sports Videographer and can often be found at events with a camera in hand. When she’s not at the gym, she enjoys reading and spending time with her pets—two guinea pigs (ask her about them)!

Sabrina is from Austin, Texas and is one of many coaches that has grown through Cheer Station for many years. Sabrina’s time at Cheer Station began on the show team here before she moved up to Jets and then eventually Mercury, our senior level 3 team. Sabrina has been on every level at Cheer Station and proven to be an amazing leader helping newer athletes become a part of the family. She currently attends Austin Community College for Radio, Television and Film as well as beginning her adventure as a CSI Coach. If you see Sabrina at the gym, she probably has on pink or some sort of sparkles as those are two of her favorite things!