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As coaches, our goal is to develop strong and confident young adults, through the sport of Cheer, preparing them for their next phase of life beyond high school. By setting high standards and expectations, we strive to teach valuable life lessons: integrity, work ethic, mutual respect, accountability, and a high level of commitment. We are dedicated to building champion athletes while representing our school with enthusiasm and pride.
Coaching Philosophy
Coaching Philosophy
Foster and model a supportive but challenging learning environment that inspires individuals to reach their full potential.
Offer continuous motivation and personalized feedback to ensure each athlete’s success.
Instill an appreciation for purposeful training and structured programs. “If you work the plan, the plan works.”
Incorporate "outside the box" alternative methods of cross/functional sports training to enhance physical conditioning. “Train, don’t strain.”
Encourage athletes to continually set new goals and expand their "comfort zone".
Maintain organization and communicate clear, reasonable expectations.
Above all, have fun!
OP Cheer Coaches commit to:
OP Cheer Coaches commit to:
Serving as role models for their team, setting a positive example and upholding all Cheer Contract Standards and Expectations
100% investment in the program.
Being prompt to arrive to each practice/game and the last to leave.
Maintaining organization, consistency and equity.
Instilling tradition, honor, commitment and pride in the team and in each other.
Building a solid foundation based on trust and loyalty.
Working hard and being supportive to make this an exemplary cheer program and a positive experience for all.
Tianna Sondgeroth
Tianna Sondgeroth
Head Cheer & STUNT Coach
Coach Tianna is the Head Coach for our Oak Park Eagles Cheer and STUNT teams. Originally from Santa Maria California, Tianna moved to the area to attend Cal Lutheran University. She graduated with a degree in psychology, a minor in Spanish, and met her husband, Nick. She has always had a strong passion for athletics and coaching others.
Tianna’s experience began in the gymnastics and tumbling world. Growing up, her mother owned a gymnastics center. Tianna began doing the sport at a very young age and started competing when she was just 6 years old. Later, Tianna would join an All Star cheer team, which led to her to continue cheering in high school and college for a total of 7 years. In the sport, Tianna has played many roles. She was the head choreographer and team captain of her high school team as well as a member of the National Cheerleading Association with whom she performed in London on the USA national team. At 14, Tianna began coaching and eventually became the Recreational Director at Monarchs Gymnastics. She now has 12 years of coaching experience.
In addition to cheer and gymnastics, Tianna founded the dive team at her high school and competed in the NCAA all four years at Cal Lutheran. Overall, Tianna has devoted much of her life to being a great athlete, and an even better coach. She is extremely excited to be leading our teams.
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Current Certifications: AACCA Spirit Safety Certification, CPR/First Aid Health & Safety Certification, NFHS Concussion in Sports, NFHS/CIF Certification, NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching.
Samone Rankins
Samone Rankins
Assistant Skills Coach - Cheer & STUNT
Coach Samone started her cheer career at the age of 10. She cheered on the Cal State Northridge Cheerleading Team and was both captain and president for three years. She recently competed in a National Worlds Cheerleading competition in 2018.
Coach Samone comes to OPHS with experience coaching all avenues of cheer: recreational, college, high school, pop warner, and all star. She has been coaching for 11 years, and has been the head Co-Coach at Viewpoint School for the past seven years. Coach Samone is also a High School STUNT Official and the owner of a local cheer gym, Gem of Jewels. For full time employment, she works as a Gender Equity Coordinator at Sunland Park, teaching and creating affordable sports and performance classes for girls to help bridge the gap in female athletic participation.
Coach Samone is happy to be a part of our program despite her involvement to so many other amazing commitments.
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Certifications: First Aid, CPR, AACCA Spirit Safety, USASF up to Level 7
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