Sonic Cheer Staff
At this time, we are happy to introduce our SONIC CHEER staff. As the program grows, we will be hiring qualified, experienced coaches whose character and philosophies match our standards. At SONIC CHEER, we believe strongly in a cohesive, unified approach to coaching. Just as we expect our athletes to work together as a team, we can expect no less from their coaches. (“It is amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit.” – Harry S. Truman)
Sonic Cheer is currently accepting applications for qualified, experienced coaches. We are looking for mature, committed individuals who not only have a passion for the sport of cheer and tumbling, but for impacting children's lives as well. Must be able to spot tumbling and stunting. Choreography experience would be a plus. AACCA and/or USASF certifications required (can obtain while coaching).
| CALVIN PARKER – OWNER / GYM DIRECTOR / CHEER & TUMBLE / TRAMPOLINE & TUMBLING COACH |
- Competitive and Recreational Gymnastics Coach for 29 years
- Owner of Gymnastics/Trampoline & Tumbling Business for 7 years
- USA Gymnastics Professional Member
- USA Gymnastics Safety Certified
- USECA Member
- KAT/MELPD Certified
- PPD Level 1 Coaching Accreditation
- Women’s Level I-IV Skill Development
- USA Gymnastics Meet Director Certified
- Trampoline & Tumbling Levels 1, 2, & 3 Coach/Judge Certified
- Woodward Gymnastics Camp, Woodward, PA - summer staff 4 years
- Have coached numerous state, regional, and national champions in Trampoline & Tumbling
- Competitive Cheer Coach for 14 years
- Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA - Cheer Coach / Tumbling & Stunts
- James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA - Cheer Coach / Tumbling & Stunts
- Owner of Cheerleading Business for 9 years
- Have coached numerous middle school and high school non-competitive and competitive cheerleading in Virginia, North Carolina, and Texas
- Track/Football/Baseball Coach for 10 years
- USASF Coach and Judge Certified
- AACCA Safety Certified
- President/CEO of GymSTAR Kids Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
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| GILLIAN PARKER – OWNER / ADMINISTRATOR |
- Administrator and Office Manager for 32 years
- Co-owner of Gymnastics/Trampoline & Tumbling Business for 7 years
- Co-owner of Cheerleading Business for 9 years
- Bachelor of Arts, Phi Beta Kappa
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| CHELSEA PARKER – CHEER & TUMBLE / TRAMPOLINE & TUMBLING COACH |
- Competed Trampoline & Tumbling for 3 years
- Competed Cheerleading for 2 years
- Recreational Gymnastics/Trampoline & Tumbling Coach for 3 years
- Competitive Cheerleading Coach for 3 years
- Graduate of Clear Brook High School 2008
- Currently attending San Jacinto College - pursuing major in Child Psychology/Doctorate in Counseling
- AACCA Safety Certified
- USA Gymnastics Safety Certified
- USA Gymnastics Professional Member
- Trampoline & Tumbling Level 1 Coach Certified
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| LAUREN NITSCHMANN - CHEER DIRECTOR |
- Cheerleader for the University of Houston 2007-2011.
- Head cheerleader of the UH Small Coed squad 2010-2011
- All-Star cheerleader - 12 years
- Clear Creek High School cheerleader- 4 years
- Competitive Cheerleading Coach - 2 years
- Cheerleading judge at the high school level - 3 years
- Graduated from the University of Houston with a degree in Kinesiology- Exercise Science.
- Graduate of Clear Creek High School- 2007
- Lifeguard- 7 years
- USASF Coach Certified
- Red Cross CPR/AED and First Aid Certified
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| ASHLEIGH KENT - CHEER & TUMBLE COACH |
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- Competed gymnastics for 15 years
- Competed all-star cheerleading for 5 years
- Competed high school cheer for 2 years
- Coached gymnastics for 5 years
- Coached cheerleading for 2 years
- Currently attending University of Houston – pursuing major in Nursing
- Currently on the U of H cheer squad
- USASF Coach Certified
- CPR and First Aid Certified
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ALEXIS DURAND – CHEER & TUMBLE COACH |
- LaMarque High School varsity cheerleader for 2 years
- Sonic Cheer All-Stars Senior team cheerleader for 3 years
- Competitive Cheerleading Coach for 3 years
- Graduate of LaMarque High School 2008
- Currently attending College of the Mainland, pursuing a major in education and a minor in child psychology
- USASF Coach Certified
- CPR and First Aid Certified
- AACCA Safety Certified
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| TROY POWELL - CHEER & TUMBLE COACH |
- Participated in power tumbling and gymnastics for 9 years
- Cheered high school, all-star, and college for 6 years
- Coached numerous middle school and high school non-competitive and competitive cheerleading in North Carolina, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, South Carolina, and Texas
- Competitive and Recreational Gymnastics Coach for 17 years
- Has been a Gym Owner, Gym Manager, Cheer Director, Head Coach, Head Tumbling Coach for 17 years
- Currently attending San Jacinto Community College
- Pursuing a Radiography Degree
- USASF Coach Certified
- Nationally Certified Safety Judge
- CPR and First Aid Certified
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