Quality instruction is a result of our highly trained and motivated staff. All of our instructors are currently cheering or have former experience cheering at the collegiate level. We pride ourselves on continuous training and each of our instructors are CPR and First Aid certified. Additionally, United Cheerleading has a certification program that all instructors are required to pass before being allowed to teach in any Training Center.
    

Heath Perkins Owner/ Instructor graduated from The University of Georgia with a B.B.A. in Management Information Systems. He also received his M.B.A. from Norwich University in Vermont. While in college Heath cheered for the University of Georgia and Austin Peay State University. Heath also performed in the opening ceremonies of the 1996 Centennial Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. Heath has over 15 years of cheerleading coaching experience and has coached competitive cheerleading teams to numerous regional, state, and national titles. Additionally, he has helped Columbus State University become one of the top Division II cheerleading programs in the Nation. Heath is also an Instructor for the School of Applied Business at Columbus Technical College.  Heath is Emergency First Responder, CPR, and AED for children/ adult and First Aid instructor.

 

Javarus Warren All-Star Director/ Instructor graduated from Florida International University with a degree in Physical Science and a minor in Dance. He is a former member of the nationally ranked cheerleading team at FIU. Additionally, he coached the cheerleading squad at FIU after he graduated and for Top Gun All-Stars. Javarus has been coaching for over ten years, and during that span won several national championships with high school and all-star teams. Javarus is also appearing in the movie ‘Bring It On 4’, and was in the musical “Cheers”. Javarus is certified through the United Cheerleading Instructor and Safety Certification and Emergency First Response and is CPR certified.

 

 

Joey Gill Office Manager/ Instructor   graduated from Winder-Barrow High School. He cheered for five years with Columbus State University and finished in the top five every year. His last year in college he received the Rebecca “Granny” Davis Award (cheerleader of the year). Joey also cheered for two years in high school and on all-stars, where he won many regional and national titles. He has coached cheerleading and tumbling for nine years, and has coached teams to over fifty regional, state and national titles. Joey is certified through the United Cheerleading Instructor and Safety Certifications and the Emergency First Responder for the first aid and CPR.

   
Clint Perkins Assistant Manager/ Instructor graduated from Georgia Southern University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Health and Nutrition Science. Clint was the captain of the Division 1 cheer team at Georgia Southern University. He led the GSU Eagles to three consecutive top five finishes at the UCA College Nationals. Clint also performed in the opening ceremonies of the 1996 Centennial Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. Additionally, he was a member of the UCA staff for four years. Clint is certified through the United Cheerleading Instructor and Safety Certification, and Emergency First Responder for first aid and CPR.
   
Mandy Claborn All-Star Director/ Instructor graduated from Shiloh High School and Columbus State University. Mandy currently teaches Pre-K at St. Thomas.  Additionally, she was a part of the competition cheerleading squad all four years of high school. The squad placed first at the State Competition in 2002. She was also a three time All-American cheerleader. Mandy is a member of the Columbus State University Cheerleading squad and has been for four years now. The team placed second in 2004 and second in 2005 at UCA College Nationals. Mandy is certified through the United Cheerleading Instructor and Safety Certification, and the Emergency First Responder for first aid and CPR.
   

Marquise Strong Summer Camp Director/ Instructor graduated from Shiloh High School. Marquise is a former member of the nationally ranked Columbus State University large coed cheerleading squad and also cheered for three years as a member of the S.W.A.T Team, Shiloh's Varsity competition team. He was a member of the 2002 State Championship team and was an All-American in 2003. He also won numerous individual stunt-off honors in both high school and with all-stars. He has been coaching cheerleading and tumbling for more than five years and has won numerous regional and national championships. Marquise is certified through the United Cheerleading Instructor and Safety Certification and Emergency First Response and is CPR certified.

   
Ashley Short Instructor graduated from Upson-Lee High School. Ashley is a current member of the national champion Columbus State University Cheerleading Squad, and is majoring in Early Childhood Education. She has competed with All-Stars for six years and was a squad member of the United Retic Pythons for three years. Ashley holds many national and regional titles with All-Stars. As captain of the her varsity cheerleading squad, she was awarded "best flyer" for three years of high school, and was also an All-State cheerleader. Ashley is certified through the United Cheerleading Instructor and Safety Certification, and Emergency First Responder for first aid and CPR.  
   

Steven Torres Instructor graduated from Central High School. Steven is a former member of the North American Sport Karate Association Tour, where he was the National and World Champion in Men’s Forms for four years in a row. Steven has instructed karate and tumbling for over seven years, and has been coaching cheerleading for over four years. Steven is certified through the United Cheerleading Instructor and Safety Certification, and the Emergency First Responder for first aid and CPR.

   

Danielle Graves Office Secretary/ Instructor graduated from Columbus State University with a Bachelor's degree in early childhood education. Danielle is currently a first grade teacher and attending Columbus State University in pursuit of her Master's degree in Educational Leadership. She was a collegiate cheerleader on the Nationally Ranked Columbus State Cheerleading squad for 4 years. Danielle is certified through the United Cheerleading Instructor and Safety Certification, and the Emergency First Responder for first aid and CPR

   

Kash Keifer Instructor attended West Virginia University and graduated from the University of Maine with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology.  Was a member of the WVU cheerleading team, then played on the Mountaineers football team.  He later transferred to Maine where he played football for three years. Kash also cheered for the University of Maine his senior year and attended NCA Nationals in Daytona. Kash worked for UCA staff for 3 years. He has been tumbling for 18 years and cheering for 12. Kash is certified through the United Cheerleading Instructor and Safety Certification and Emergency First Responder and is CPR/ ACCAA certified.

   

Bill Weathers Instructor graduated from Baldwin High School. He is now attending Columbus State University, majoring in Biology. During his first year at Columbus State Bill was a member of the 2nd place CSU Large Co-ed cheerleading team. He has coached competitive cheerleading and gymnastics for over five years. Bill was a member of the Force Elite All-Stars in Snellville, Georgia. During his time at Force he won multiple national titles in the Senior Large Co-Ed Advanced, Small Co-Ed Advanced, and Open divisions. Bill is certified through the United Cheerleading Instructor and Safety Certification and Emergency First Responder and is CPR certified.

   

Christina Cox Instructor graduated from Kennesaw Mountain High School she cheered for three years. She was a member of the Varsity Squad her Sophomore and Senior year which included a regional championship and state finalist.  Christina is currently a member of the Columbus State Cheerleading program and claimed the National Championship title in 2008.  Christina is currently majoring in Biology with aspirations of someday working as a research scientist. Christina is certified through the United Cheerleading Instructor and Safety Certification, and the Emergency First Responder for first aid and CPR.

   

Steven Westbrook Instructor graduated from Lee County High School. Steven is currently attending Columbus State University majoring in Criminal Justice. He has been coaching tumbling and cheerleading for five years. Steven was a member of the 2008 UCA college national champions with Columbus State University. Steven is certified through the United Cheerleading Instructor and Safety Certification and Emergency First Responder and is CPR certified.

   

 

Lane Tice Instructor graduated from Winder-Barrow High School. Lane is attending Columbus State University majoring in Business Administration. He is a former member of the State Champion Cheer Doggs at Winder-Barrow High School. Lane is a current member of the Columbus State cheerleading squad. Lane was a part of the 2005 UCA Division II Small Coed National Champions. Lane is certified through the United Cheerleading Instructor and Safety Certifications and the Emergency First Responder for the first aid and CPR.  
   
Drew Lyons Instructor graduated from Troup High School. Drew currently attends Columbus State University and is majoring in Geology. He was a part of his high school cheerleading squad for 3 years. Drew was a member of the 2008 UCA college national champions with Columbus State University. Drew also cheered for the Python All-Stars. Drew is certified through the United Cheerleading Instructor and Safety Certification, and Emergency First Responder for first aid and CPR.
   
Casey Dennis Instructor graduated from Harris County High School. During her high school career she cheered on Harris County’s Varsity cheerleading team for one year. She also cheered on all stars for over 7 years. Casey also has over 4 years experience coaching cheerleading, tumbling, and has worked with several local school teams. She is currently attending Columbus Tech majoring in Radiological Technology.  Casey is certified through the United Cheerleading Instructor and Safety Certifications and the Emergency First Responder for the first aid and CPR.
   

Brittny Shackelford Instructor is a Shaw High School graduate and is currently majoring in Business Management at Columbus State University. Brittny was a member of the Shaw High School cheerleading squad for 3 years and cheered as a Python All-Star for 4 years of which include an undefeated season and more than 15 various national titles. Brittny is certified through the United Cheerleading Instructor and Safety Certification, and Emergency First Responder for first aid and CPR.

   

Molly Winter Office Secretary/Instructor is a graduate of Lassiter High School. She currently attends Columbus State University as a Marketing major. Molly cheered all 4 years of high school and competed for several national titles on her all star team. As a Columbus State University cheerleader, Molly was a 2008 UCA college national champion. Molly is certified through the United Cheerleading Instructor and Safety Certification, and Emergency First Responder for first aid and CPR.

   

Amy Threadgill Floor Assistant is an Upson-Lee High School graduate. She is currently attending Columbus State University as an Early Childhood major. Amy cheered for Upson-Lee for 3 years on the varsity squad. Amy is certified through the United Cheerleading Instructor and Safety Certification, and Emergency First Responder for first aid and CPR.

Meek Green Instructor graduated from Coffee County High School. Meek also graduated from Faulkner State Community College with an Associate’s Degree. He currently attends Columbus State University and his major is Business Administration. Meek has 6 years of coaching tumbling and cheerleading. He was also a finalist for Cheersport’s “So you think you can tumble”. Meek is certified through the United Cheerleading Instructor and Safety Certification and Emergency First Responder and is CPR certified.

 

 

 

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Dominic Watts Instructor graduated from Coffee High School. Dominic cheered for one year in high school then went on to cheer for Faulkner State Community College for two years. He then enrolled at Columbus State University and cheered for CSU for 2 years. Dominic is majoring in Health and Physical Education. Dominic is certified through the United Cheerleading Instructor and Safety Certification and Emergency First Responder and is CPR certified.

   
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Marshall Hagin Instructor graduated from Winder-Barrow High School. Marshall cheered for Winder for 3 years and during which time they won several regional/local competitions. Additionally, his all-star team finished in the top 10 in the country at The Cheerleading World's.  Marshall is currently attending Columbus State University majoring in Kinesiology. He is a member of the CSU cheerleading team and a member of the Python All-Stars. Marshall is certified through the United Cheerleading Instructor and Safety Certification, and the Emergency First Responder for first aid and CPR.

   
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Jorge Lazano Instructor graduated from Winder-Barrow High School. Jorge cheered in high school for 3 years. Jorge currently attends Columbus State University and is majoring in International Business. He was selected as an all-American high school cheerleader his Junior year. Jorge also caught national recognition as a 5th grader by making it to the "final 50" in the Spelling Bee. Jorge is a member of the Columbus State University cheerleading team and a member of the Python all stars. Jorge is certified through the United Cheerleading Instructor and Safety Certification, and the Emergency First Responder for first aid and CPR.