
Meet the Coaches
At Louisiana Spirit, each member of our coaching staff brings a powerful combination of expertise, passion, and genuine care for every athlete who walks through our doors. With backgrounds in competitive cheer, tumbling, and youth development, they’re committed to teaching proper technique, building confidence, and creating a positive training environment where athletes can thrive.
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Our coaches believe in developing the whole athlete: celebrating progress, encouraging perseverance, and fostering a team culture. Whether your child is just beginning their cheer journey or competing at an elite level, our dedicated coaching team is here to guide, support, and inspire them every step of the way.​

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ALICIA
Coach Alicia joined Louisiana Spirit in 2025. She has been coaching JV cheer since 2019 and loves helping young athletes build strong fundamentals, grow their confidence, and develop a passion for the sport.
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Alicia is especially passionate about creating a positive environment where athletes can learn, improve, and enjoy the process.
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One of her greatest joys is watching her own daughter grow and learn through cheerleading. Being part of Louisiana Spirit has been an incredible experience, surrounded by a supportive community of dedicated coaches, amazing athletes, and encouraging parents.

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BETHANI
Coach Bethani has been coaching tumbling at Louisiana Spirit since 2019 and began coaching All Star teams in 2020. ​With eight years of All Star and Varsity cheer experience, Bethani was recognized as an All-American Cheerleader and earned an award for best jumps. Her personal motto is to be the coach she wishes she had growing up.
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She strives each day to lead with passion, build confidence, and a love for cheer. She believes cheerleading teaches life skills like hardwork, teamwork, and leadership.
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Bethani considers her athletes like her own and pours the same passion she has for the sport. Outside of the coaching, she is pursuing her Bachelor of Science in Nursing where she hopes to continue making a difference by caring for and supporting others.

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BROOKE
Coach Brooke has been coaching at Louisiana Spirit since 2020, with 9 years of all star cheer experience. She will be head coaching Pixie and assistant coach coaching Glitter and Glam this season.
Her favorite cheer memory would be winning All star worlds for level 6 open non tumbling alongside her friends and coach.
Her favorite quality of cheer is discipline and family and she loves seeing smaller athletes thrive while surrounded by those qualities as they grow. She is so excited for this upcoming season and for all our new and returning athletes to take the stage!!

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CONNER
Coach Conner has been at Louisiana Spirit since 2024, leading Charm as the head coach and lending a hand to Sparkle and Shimmer. One of her all-time favorite cheer moments was rocking Summit with two of her squads back in 2019.
Conner's coaching philosophy is all about building unshakable confidence in her athletes both on and off the mat, empowering them through cheerleading, teamwork, and a lifelong love for the sport. She's passionate about watching her kids grow and develop. Coaching is something she looks forward to every single day. For Conner, building a tight-knit cheer family with Louisiana Spirit and having your athletes look up to me has been one of the most rewarding experiences she's ever had in cheer.

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DANIELLE
Coach Danielle has been coaching at Louisiana Spirit since 2014. She coaches several Louisiana Spirit teams and school teams.
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Her favorite part of Louisiana Spirit is the love and support shared between coaches, parents, and athletes. She believes the relationships built here are what make the program so special. Danielle’s greatest joy is watching athletes grow in confidence and strength, then graduate and take their next steps in life.
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Louisiana Spirit is her second home, and the friendships she has built here are ones she will cherish forever.

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GAVIN
Coach Gavin has been coaching at Louisiana Spirit since 2021. In addition to Louisiana Spirit, he also coaches Haynes Academy Varsity and Junior Varsity, as well as Christian Brothers.
With eight years of cheer experience, including time as a Destrehan High School cheer captain and NCA staff member, one of his proudest moments was winning All Star Worlds in the Level 6 Open Non-Tumbling division his senior year.
Gavin believes cheerleading builds confidence, strength, and resilience. His goal is to help every athlete improve their tumbling, strength, and self-belief.

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JILL
Coach Jill coaches several Louisiana Spirit teams and heads the summer camp program. She has been coaching at Louisiana Spirit since 2022.
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She is the proud mom of three daughters who share her love for cheerleading and are part of the Louisiana Spirit family. One of her most memorable coaching moments is watching athletes take the stage for the very first time and seeing the excitement and joy on their faces.
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Jill is passionate about creating positive experiences that build confidence and lasting memories for every athlete she coaches.

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KAYTE
Coach Kayte has been coaching at Louisiana Spirit since 2024 and has been coaching overall since 2016. She coaches several Louisiana Spirit teams and school teams.
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Her favorite cheer memory is winning NCA in 2016. She believes wholeheartedly that the work is worth it and lives by the phrase “Give to get.”
Kayte is passionate about helping athletes believe in themselves, chase their goals, and fall in love with the sport.
Her mission is to ensure every athlete leaves the gym stronger, more confident, and proud of what they accomplish.

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MARY
Coach Mary has been coaching at Louisiana Spirit since 2014.​ She head coaches Envy and assistant coaches Fame, Majesty, Luxx, and Shade. One of her favorite cheer memories is winning Cheersport and All-Star Worlds with Fame in 2025! A close second is being surprised with a “birthday prep” at her wedding reception!
​Louisiana Spirit has been a second home for most of her life and has given her lifelong friendships she deeply cherishes. Mary is passionate about creating that same sense of belonging and opportunity for every athlete who walks through the doors.

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NICK
Coach Nick has been coaching at Louisiana Spirit since 2020 and graduated early from Thomas Jefferson Academy to start coaching full time in 2022. One of his favorite cheer memories is being honored as the athlete of the year in 2021. Additionally, countless other amazing memories are created each time he travels with his teams to compete and coach.
Coach Nick is our tumbling director at Louisiana Spirit and is dedicated to building mentally and physically strong athletes. He takes great pride in his technique training, which he conducts with athletes of all ages and levels, making it fun and memorable, fueling athletes to push themselves to reach even their most ambitious goals.
