North Star Athletics 

Natalia is co-owner of North Star Athletics and coaches all Elite level teams. Her teams have attended nationals for the last 4 years (NHSCC,Quest and Summit). During Natalia's youth she was a gymnast for over 16 years, winning various titles on both a provincial and national level in Canada where she was born and she was also a cheerleader in high school... GO BOBCATS! Natalia has coached gymnastics, tumbling and cheerleading for over 20 years and truly has a passion for teaching youth to achieve their goals and dream big. Natalia is providing private lessons for: - Level 1 Tumbling (Forward Rolls, Cart Wheels, Round Off, Back Walkover and Front Walkovers) -Level 2 Tumbling (Back Handsprings, Round Off Back Handsprings, Back Walkover Back Handsprings, etc) -Level 3 Tumbling (Round Off Back Tuck) -Level 4 Tumbling (Standing Tucks & Layouts) -Flyer Flexibility -Jumps

Ava coaches Tiny Polar Bears and Mini Frostbite at North Star Athletics. Ava has been a cheer coach for the last 5 years between the Longmeadow Knights and North Star Athletics. She is the Captain of the Longmeadow High School Cheer team and has competed at NHSCC, The Quest, Summit and Worlds. Ava is providing private lessons for: - Level 1 Tumbling (Forward Rolls, Cart Wheels, Round Off, Back Walkover and Front Walkovers) -Level 2 Tumbling (Back Handsprings, Round Off Back Handsprings, Back Walkover Back Handsprings, etc) -Flyer Flexibility -Jumps -Stunts -Dance

Caitlin was a flyer for the Longmeadow Knights and USA Wildcats for 5 years. Caitlin has competed at many prestigious competitions including Summit, US Finals, Cheersport and NHSCC . Caitlin has earned her under grad degree in clinical psychology and is working on her Masters degree. Caitlin works as a Child Mental Health Counselor and brings her love for children and athletics to our North Star coaching family. Caitlin is providing private lessons for: - Level 1 Tumbling (Forward Rolls, Cart Wheels, Round Off, Back Walkover and Front Walkovers) -Flyer Flexibility -Jumps

Coach Jessica is a co-owner of North Star athletics and has over 20 years of coaching experience including High School, Recreation and All Star cheer teams. Some of Jessica's past work has been employed as a Uniform Designer for Varsity and she has also sat on multiple judging panels. Jessica is known for her unique choreographed cheer routines, many of which have landed themselves on display at National competitions. ​Jessica has coached many cheer level teams that have made it to nationals including NHSCC, The Quest and Summit. In the 2020/2021 season Jessica choreographed her teams routine and their team placed 25th overall in the country. Jessica is providing private lessons for: - Level 1 Tumbling (Forward Rolls, Cart Wheels, Round Off, Back Walkover and Front Walkovers) -Level 2 Tumbling (Back Handsprings, Round Off Back Handsprings, Back Walkover Back Handsprings, etc) -Flyer Flexibility -Jumps -Stunts -Dance

Kristin comes to North Star with over 10 years of recreational, high school and collegiate cheerleading experience. She is a Marine Corps veteran and believes developing a strong foundation is key for future success. As a coach for Frostbite, she's looking forward to the opportunity to influence young athletes in their beginning years of cheerleading- building skills both on and off the mat. Kristin is providing private lessons for: - Level 1 Tumbling (Forward Rolls, Cart Wheels, Round Off, Back Walkover and Front Walkovers) -Level 2 Tumbling (Back Handsprings, Round Off Back Handsprings, Back Walkover Back Handsprings, etc) -Flyer Flexibility -Jumps -Stunts -Dance

Kym is started gymnastics at the age of 6 and won many regional and state championships. Kym has over 30 years of coaching experience, coaching with and alongside former Olympic champions Tim Daggett and Joey Haggerty. Kym was mentored by John Ed Burch in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Kym is providing private lessons for all levels of tumbling.

Abby coaches Tiny Polar Bears and mini Frostbite at North Star Athletics. She has been a cheer coach for 3 years coaching with North Star Athletics as well as the Longmeadow Knights. She is the captain of the Longmeadow High School Varsity Cheer team. Abby has attended The Summit Nationals. Abby is providing private lessons for: - Level 1 Tumbling (Forward Rolls, Cart Wheels, Round Off, Back Walkover and Front Walkovers) -Flyer Flexibility -Jumps -Frostbite and Polar Bears Private Stunting Lessons

Ashley has been involved in the cheerleading world since she was 7 years old. She competed in rec cheerleading and was captain for her varsity high school cheerleading team where she helped lead the team to win the state title. She also cheered for Westfield State University where she was both a base and a co-ed flyer. Ashley specialized in tumbling for many of her teams. Ashley is providing private lessons for: - Level 1 Tumbling (Forward Rolls, Cart Wheels, Round Off, Back Walkover and Front Walkovers) -Flyer Flexibility -Jumps -Level 2 Tumbling (Back Handsprings, Round Off Back Handsprings, Back Walkover Back Handsprings, etc)

Mady is a coach for Freeze and Cool Cats. She began her athletic career as a gymnast and has 10 years of All Star Cheer experience. During her time as a cheerleader she competed at competitions such as Summit, US Finals and Cheersport. She is currently in graduate school for Mental Health Counseling and works with children in ABA Therapy. She believes that the tools and techniques that she has gained over time will provide her with the ability to work with athletes with all different personalities and backgrounds. Mady is providing private lessons for: - Level 1 Tumbling (Forward Rolls, Cart Wheels, Round Off, Back Walkover and Front Walkovers) -Flyer Flexibility -Jumps -Stunts -Dance

Ryan has dedicated 15 years to cheerleading, including recreational, high school and All Star Cheerleading. Ryan's position on her teams was primarily a flyer with experience in basing as well. As a coach at North Star Athletics Ryan coaches three teams: Everest, Frozen Reign and Shiv3r. Ryan is currently studying physical therapy and working in the field, with a passion for applying their skills to help athletes recover from injuries and maintain peak performance. Ryan is providing private lessons for: - Level 1 Tumbling (Forward Rolls, Cart Wheels, Round Off, Back Walkover and Front Walkovers) -Level 2 Tumbling (Back Handsprings, Round Off Back Handsprings, Back Walkover Back Handsprings, etc) -Flyer Flexibility -Jumps -Stunt privates -Dance

Hannah is providing private lessons for: - Level 1 Tumbling (Forward Rolls, Cart Wheels, Round Off, Back Walkover and Front Walkovers) -Level 2 Tumbling (Back Handsprings, Round Off Back Handsprings, Back Walkover Back Handsprings, etc) -Level 3 Tumbling (Tucks) -Flyer Flexibility -Jumps -Stunts -Dance

Savannah is a senior at East Longmeadow High School and is the Captain of the Varsity cheer squad. She has been a East Longmeadow Cheerleader for 11 years and has coached the recreational program for 4 years. She has been to summit nationals with North Star Athletics coaches Polar Bears and is currently on the senior level 3 team at North Star. Savannah is providing private lessons for: - Level 1 Tumbling (Forward Rolls, Cart Wheels, Round Off, Back Walkover and Front Walkovers) -Flyer Flexibility -Jumps -Stunts -Dance

Coach Nikki has over 30 years experience in the cheerleading industry. Coach Nikki cheered for Methuen High School, East Elite All Stars and then continued on in college at the University of Louisville and cheered on Gym Tyme All Stars. Coach Nikki has coached all levels of cheer with rec teams and all star teams and has several national wins throughout all of hr coaching years. Ava is providing private lessons for: - Level 1 Tumbling (Forward Rolls, Cart Wheels, Round Off, Back Walkover and Front Walkovers) -Level 2 Tumbling (Back Handsprings, Round Off Back Handsprings, Back Walkover Back Handsprings, etc) -Flyer Flexibility -Jumps -Stunts -Dance