Meet our Staff

Owner/Founder of CheerPro Training

Head Coach 

Tumbling Expert - Levels 1 - 4/5

Cheer Coach Expert 

Master Acro Expert 

Choreographer

Squad Training, Stunting and more.

Crissy Jo has over 22 years of professional cheer coaching experience. Former FCC Staffer and Director, FCC Listed National Choreographer, Two Time FCC Staffer of the Year and Alumni of the University of Alabama. Crissy Jo started this company shortly after retiring from Cheer. Over the years Crissy Jo worked a full-time job in software and technology sales all WHILE coaching cheer/tumbling part time. Through the support of her clients and word of mouth, she was able to grow her clientele and finally open her first physical location (CheerPro Training) in March of 2021. It is her mission to encourage and build up all athletes entrusted to her. 

Head Coach

Judging Director 

Tumble Coach  - Levels 1 -3

Cheer Coach Expert

Acro Expert

Izola has 21+ yrs of professional experience in the cheerleading industry (coaching, judging, mentoring, consulting, training, and Choreography/ Clean Up) As a former Icelandic gymnast at the young age of 5yrs. Old until returning back to the states at the age of 13; Izola developed a deep passion and understanding for tumbling/Acro. For 20 yrs. Izola has been a NCA  “Head Instructor” for varsity spirit cheer camps and has performed in the famous Walt Disney World “Christmas Day Parade”. She is an Alumni of the University of Alabama and  has been with Crissy Jo at CheerPro since the physical location opened in March 2021. In her spare time Izola is a certified judge of 15+yrs. for the “largest Cheerleading Brand” in the World (Varsity Spirit). She is highly recommended as she judges high school (local, regional, and state), All-Star  (Prep - International level 6) and College National events.  She is phenomenal at all things cheer.  She is a beautiful Spirit who is a masterful encourager and mentor in building confidence, character, and skills.   

Head Coach

Tumbling Director

Expert Tumbling Coach: Levels 1 - 6

Acro

Stunt Coach

Cheer Prep Expert

Johnathan has over 20 years of professional experience coaching elite tumbling (Levels 1-6) and all facets of Cheerleading. Coach Johnathan absolutely loves his athletes and will expect nothing but hard work from them. He is very well known in our area as a top-notch coach that gets results from all athletes entrusted to him. We are very blessed to have him on the CheerPro Team. 

Head Coach

Chief of Operations 

A native of Hoover, Lexi Conner, is coming back home and will be with us at CheerPro Training while also returning to her Alma Mater, Hoover High School, to serve as their Competition Coach. Lexi began her collegiate cheerleading career at Coastal Alabama Community College. Soon after Lexi earned her Bachelors Degree from the University of West Georgia in Health and Community Wellness back in 2023. While at the University of West Georgia, Lexi was a member of the All-Girl squad from 2020 to 2023, where she assisted the team in winning two National Championship titles. Lexi was also a member of the US National All-Girl team in 2021 and 2023, where she assisted in bringing back the gold in 2023. She spent her summers from 2018 to 2023 traveling the country with UCA as a cheerleading instructor. Coach Lexi is so excited to bring her knowledge and expertise to CheerPro Training. 

Head Coach

Tumbling Levels 1 - 5, Acro, Intro

Cheer Prep

Choreographer

Stunt Coach and More

 Coach Ricia Thomas is a native of Birmingham AL who has enjoyed over 20 years of cheer coaching experience, ranging from sideline to All star cheerleading. Coach Ricia specializes in athlete skill building with tumbling, stunting, jumps, fitness, choreography and tryout preparation. With comfort and expertise in Levels 1 - 5, she is able to train both individual athletes as well as team programs. Coach Ricia is excited to share in the God-filled mission and heart of Cheer Pro and preparing athletes to be their best, on and off the mats! 

Head Coach

Tumbing Levels - Intro Levels and Levels 1 -4, Acro and Strength Coach

Coach Jeremiah is new to CheerPro for the Fall 2025 School Year. Jeremiah is an experienced tumbling coach with over 3 years of experience coaching athletes of all ages (Levels 1 - 4). He is very enthusiatic about helping his athletes progress and finding new teaching methods to lead them towards success. Jeremiah is also cerified with USA Cheer, and a student at UAB working towards a degree in Exercise Science. He looks forward to taking this knowledge to help all CheerPro athletes gain strength and ultimately grow in their skills. 

We are so blessed to add Jeremiah to our amazing CheerPro Coaching Staff. Give him a BIG welcome home!

Lead Coach

Tumbing Levels - Intro Levels and Level 1, Cheer Prep, and Beginner Acro

Avery is a student at Samford University from Lexington, TN. She has 13 years of tumbling experience and 8 years both Allstar and sideline cheer experience. Avery is passionate about getting to know these young athletes on a personal level and teach them the correct technique in order to conquer the skill! She is looking forward to seeing success in our athletes at Cheer Pro both on and off the mat! 

Coach Avery is BACK to Coach this Fall!! Woo Hoo! For those that took from Coach Avery last year, they will tell you just how AWESOME she is! Welcome back Av!