Meet our Staff

Owner/Founder of CheerPro Training

Tumbling Expert - All Tumbling Levels (Levels 1 - 4/5)

Cheer Jumps and Cheer Prep

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/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, minister to and build up all athletes entrusted to her. She is committed to providing the most professional team of coaches and colleagues to provide to you and your children the best coaching resources in the country! Now a Wife and MOM of 2 sweet girls under TWO, you may catch her daughters (aka the CheerPro mascots LOL) walking around the front parlor greeting your athletes as they check in. 

Head Coach

Judging Director 

Tumble Coach  - Levels 1 -3

Cheer Coach Expert

Acro Expert

Izola has 22 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 (both right and left spinners for level 5)

Acro

Stunt Coach

Cheer Prep Expert

Coach 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. 

Lead Coach

Tumbling Levels - Intro Levels and Level 1 - Level 3/4, Cheer Jumps and Cheer Prep Expert, and Dance Acro

Stevi Kreger, a San Diego, California native, brings over a decade of experience in cheerleading and tumbling. Her background ranges from sideline cheer, all-star cheer, and youth programs, giving her a well-rounded perspective on the sport. Using her studies of Child Development at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Stevi combines her academic knowledge with her passion for cheer to motivate and guide athletes toward peak performance. She is dedicated to fostering confidence, discipline, and a love for the sport, while helping each athlete refine their skills and reach their full potential. 

Head Coach

ALL Tumbling Levels 1 - 6 (both right and left spinners for level 5), Acro (Aerials)

Jumps and Cheer Prep

Coach Laura Grace (LG) has over 9 years of competitive cheer and training experience and over 6 years of coaching experience. With her main focus being the biomechanics of tumbling, LG believes the more an athlete understands what they are doing and why they are doing it, the less likely they are to get stuck on skills or pick up any sort of “block”. She is a firm believer in “drills make skills”. She loves to uplift and encourage her athletes to overcome adversity! 

Let's Welcome Coach LG to the CheerPro Family.

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!

Head Coach

Tumbing Levels - Intro Levels, Levels 1 - Levels 4, Acro,  Gymnastics Choreographer,  Jumps Technique

Jordyn Ewing, originally from Nova Scotia, Canada, has been involved in gymnastics for 19 years, including eight years competing at the high-performance level. She was a Division I student-athlete on the University of Pittsburgh gymnastics team, where she majored in social work. Known for her power and tumbling ability, Jordyn earned multiple event titles during her collegiate career, particularly excelling on floor exercise. With a strong foundation in social work, Jordyn leads with her values and faith, carrying her background close to heart.

A passionate advocate for mental health and wellbeing. She is also deeply committed to mentoring and serving as a role model for young girls and boys, both in sport and in life, encouraging them to pursue their goals with confidence, resilience, and integrity.

Head Coach 

Intro Levels

Level 1 - Level 3

Acro Trainer for Dancers

Personal Training

 Married with 2 little Boys (Pippin, 4, and Alfie, 2) - Works with Orangetheory Fitness - Competed in Acrobatic Gymnastics for 10 years in the UK. Coach Alex is a positive and encouraging coach who looks to bring out the best in his athletes through technical training and specified strength training methodologies. 

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! 

Lead Coach

Tumbing Levels - Intro Levels and Levels 1 -3/4, Cheer Prep, and Beginner Acro

Coach Kat Born and raised in Houston, Texas, I bring a lifelong passion for movement to my coaching. She trained in gymnastics for eight years and later coached competitive gymnastics for two years, gaining a deep understanding of strength, technique, and confidence-building. Coach Kat loves helping athletes push past their limits and discover what they’re truly capable of. We are so grateful to add Coach Kat to the CheerPro Team. 

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!