Owners Jennifer Brazell and Stephanie Roof
Coach Stephanie
Coach Stephanie has been a part of the world of gymnastics and cheerleading for over twenty years and she is excited to be offering the opportunity for young people to share in the sport she loves.
Coach Stephanie received her initial start in the field of gymnastics. She trained for eight years, seven of which was at the competitive level. This eventually led to the discovery of cheerleading in which she has been heavily involved since high school. Coach Stephanie cheered at Cardinal Newman High School and was part of the first two state championship squads. She was recognized as an All American Cheerleader and served as captain her senior year. She was also part of an All Star team that competed heavily up and down the east coast. Stephanie benefitted from being coached by some of the best and most respected cheerleading coaches in the country who now coach many collegiate teams.
After high school, Coach Stephanie attended the College of Charleston where she cheered all four years and was named captain for two. The CofC squad received bids to the National Cheerleading Association’s (NCA) annual College National Championship and competed three years in a row. Stephanie was also named NCA Collegiate All American. She graduated from the College of Charleston with a Bachelors of Science degree in Physical Education/Health.
Coach Stephanie began her professional career in high school teaching tumbling and coaching cheerleading. She also coordinated camps and instructed children of all ages and skill levels. During this time, Stephanie was involved in setting up and working competitions throughout the southeast. For the past ten years, both in the Charleston and Columbia areas, Stephanie has continued to coach tumbling and cheerleading, helping to build the skills of young people from beginners to elite levels. She is certified through the USASF, and AHA CPR & Firstaid.
Coach Stephanie’s goal is for students in her classes to improve and advance and that her teams are always well prepared for competition. Also, at all times, it is of the utmost importance that students have fun and form lasting memories!
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Coach Jennifer
When Coach Jennifer was a little girl, she asked her mom if she could play football. When her mom told her no, she decided to try cheerleading, and there she discovered a true passion! She began cheering for her local school and continued through high school, and her senior year was selected as captain. She was also chosen as an NCA All-American Cheerleader, which allowed her to travel to New York City and participate in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and perform in Times Square with the All-American Cheerleading Squad which consisted of elite cheerleaders from across the nation. Coach Jennifer’s competitive squad also traveled all over the southeast competing in regional, national, and international competitions. She has also choreographed award winning routines, taught private lessons as well as team coaching.
Coach Jennifer is credentialed through the United States All-Star Federation, and has coached All-Star teams in South Carolina for the past five years. She is also a Registered Nurse, certified in First Aid, CPR, and Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
Coach Jennifer loves working with children and young people of all ages! Jennifer and her husband Jody live in Lugoff and have 3 children, Riley, Carter and Luke. Coach Jennifer’s main goal in coaching cheerleading and tumbling is to pass on her love of the sport! She strives to be the kind of coach that encourages team work, dedication, commitment, and a positive self-image. She hopes to influence each athlete she coaches mentally, spiritually, and physically. Cheerleading, as with any sport, can be such a positive influence on a young athlete, and Coach Jennifer believes it is up to the coach to ensure that happens!
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Coach Cece
Cecilia Bennett, better known as Coach CeCe, has been involved in the worlds of gymnastics, dance, theater, and cheerleading for over 20 years. Growing up in Charleston, she trained under USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame coach Paul Padron for the entirety of her recreation and competition gymnastics career. Through the 11 years spent in the sport, she has competed all over the nation, including Puerto Rico, winning several state titles and national recognition.
It was after leaving gymnastics that her passion for cheerleading came to the forefront. Combining her love of being on the stage and athleticism acquired in gymnastics, her love of the sport blossomed leading to her becoming a 3 year Varsity cheerleader and team captain at her high school. This segwayed to years spent on multiple competitive All-Star and Open squads.
After moving to the Midlands to pursue a degree in Broadcast Journalism, her passion for coaching intensified. CeCe has taught both cheer and gymnastics at multiple levels ranging from preschool up to collegiate athletes, and earning state, regional, and national titles along the way.
Coach CeCe is excited to work with the athletes at Spirit Athletics!
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