Chris Nowell: Heist and High Rollers coach (Level 6 and 4).  Tumbling coach, Choreographer

Did you perform or compete?

Yes. I’ve cheered Allstar for about 15 years at different levels. Started cheer in 9th grade. Cheered at the collegiate level. Cheered for two of the most prestige cheerleading gyms in the world. I hold the titles for World Champion and Grand National Champion. My college also holds the highest cheer score in cheerleading history for college with a 9.933

What motivates you as a coach to inspire your athletes ?

When athletes cheer on their teammates and support each other by having really good mat talk.

Do you have a favorite quote or coaching philosophy that you would like to share?

“ Do the drill, get the skill ” and “Trust the Process” “Progression before Perfection ” All gas and No breaks!

How long have you been coaching?

I’ve coached about 12 years. First team ever was a youth level 1. Dream team was Youth 5/6. Twinkles and Youth Elite. I’ve never seen 8-12 year old athletes compete at a high caliber level as me before I thought that was cool. Takes dedication to build athletes of caliber at a young age and patience. My first full I ever taught to an athlete was 10 and now that was just beat recently by a 9 year old. Years later kids are still raising the bar and surpassing their limits.