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 17 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.

Joey Gill 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sharonda Cummings Instructor graduated from Harris County High School. Sharonda cheered on Harris County’s Varsity cheerleading team for 3 years. She was also a member of the 2006 GHSA State Championship team. Sharonda is currently majoring in Nursing at Columbus State University. She was a member of the CSU cheerleading team for 2 years. Sharonda is certified through the United Cheerleading Instructor and Safety Certification, and the Emergency First Responder for first aid and CPR.

Maggie Reese Front Desk/Receptionist graduated from Columbus High School where she cheered Varsity Competition for 4 years. She was a member of the 2008 GHSA State Championship team. Maggie currently attends Columbus State University and is majoring in Communications. Maggie is certified through the United Cheerleading Instructor and Safety Certification, and the Emergency First Responder for first aid and CPR.

Dominique Spence Instructor graduated from Shaw High School where she cheered Varsity Competition for 4 years. She was captain of the Varsity for 2 years. Dominique has also been a part of the Python All-Stars for 7 years. Currently, Dominique attends Columbus State University pursuing a degree in Business Management. Dominique is certified through the United Cheerleading Instructor and Safety Certification, and the Emergency First Responder for first aid and CPR.

Bernard Lyght Instructor graduated from Lee County High School where he cheered for 2 years. Bernard attended cheered for Columbus State University. He has coached cheerleading and tumbling for 6 years. Bernard is currently pursuing a career in the entertainment business. Bernard is certified through the United Cheerleading Instructor and Safety Certification, and the Emergency First Responder for first aid and CPR.

Chris Means Instructor graduated from Shiloh High School where he cheered for 3 years. He was a part of the 2002 GHSA State Championship team.  Chris cheered and tumbled for 7 years. He coached teams towards many Regional and National titles. Chris is certified through the United Cheerleading Instructor and Safety Certification, and the Emergency First Responder for first aid and CPR.

Jason Riel Instructor is a graduate of Lassiter High School. He currently attends Columbus State University as a Marketing major. Jason cheers for Columbus State. During his time at CSU they have placed in the top 3 at UCA College Nationals, and also placed 2^nd in Partner Stunts in 2011 and competed for several national titles on his all star team. Jason is certified through the United Cheerleading Instructor and Safety Certification, and Emergency First Responder for first aid and CPR.

Lorenzo Scott Instructor graduated from Columbus State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications. He cheered for 5 years at CSU, during his time the team placed in the Top 5 every year. Lorenzo has cheered/coached for over 10 years. He has coached many teams to many Regional, State and National Championships. Lorenzo is certified through the United Cheerleading Instructor and Safety Certification, and Emergency First Responder for first aid and CPR.

Patrick Wright Instructor graduated from Troy State University with a Master’s Elementary Education. He is currently attending Columbus State University working for his Specialist Degree in Education Leadership. Patrick has cheered and coached for 9 years with numerous state, regional, and national championships. Patrick is certified through the United Cheerleading Instructor and Safety Certification, and Emergency First Responder for first aid and CPR.

Cassidy Drysdale Office Secretary/Instructor is a graduate of Columbus High School. She currently attends Columbus State University majoring in Early Childhood Education. Cassidy cheered all 4 years of high school and was part of the 2008 State Champion team.  Cassidy has also won several national titles on the Python All-Stars. As a Columbus State University cheerleader, Cassidy was a 2011 UCA college national runner-up and placed 4th in the UCA Partner Stunt competition. Cassidy is certified through the United Cheerleading Instructor and Safety Certification, and Emergency First Responder for first aid and CPR.

Chad Butler Instructor graduated from Jefferson High School. He currently is enrolled at Columbus State University pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Art Education. Chad cheered All-Stars for 6 years and finished in the top 5 at Cheerleading World’s. He has coached tumbling and cheerleading for 3 years. Chad has been coaching cheerleading and tumbling for 3 years. Chad is certified through the United Cheerleading Instructor and Safety Certification, and Emergency First Responder for first aid and CPR.