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| Birthday: |
6/17 |
| Home Town: |
Havelock, NC |
| What You Coach: |
Director/Owner - Cheer & Tumble |
| Cheer History: |
Coach Andrea Started her coaching at Champion All Stars. She also is a former staff member for AACD, where she worked the NFL Pro Bowl in Hawaii . She also became a director for Champion Camps. In her 9 years of coaching she has won numerous National, Regional, state, and local titles.
In 13 years of cheerleading Andrea has cheered for Havelock Middle School , Havelock High School , Champion All Stars in N.C.. She then began to cheer on open teams such as Tri Force Elite, ACE and is now currently a member of (while coaching) FAME's Open team.
She also coaches the Ocean Lakes High School Competition team. |
| Hobby: |
Spending time with her family |
| Favorite Place To Eat: |
Mahi Mahs |
Favorite Place To Shop: |
Express or Victoria's Secret |
| Favorite Competition: |
Myrtle Beach |
| Favorite Place To Travel: |
Anywhere Tropical |
| What Being FAMOUS Means To You: |
Coach Andrea said "FAME is more than a name, it's a FAMILY!
A Family made up of many different Individuals combined into something incredible." |
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Birthday: |
8/9 |
Home Town: |
Rochester, NY |
What You Coach: |
Director/Owner - Cheer & Tumble |
Cheer History: |
Phil received a bachelors degree in accounting from Hartwick College and has finished his Masters in Finance at Regent University . Phil was recognized in Who's Who in American Business . Phil sat on the 2006 - 07 NLCC Level and Safety Rules Counsel as a Level 5 National Representative.
He has worked as both the Assistant Director & Tumbling Director of ACE and coached for the Fellowship of Christian Cheerleaders for 6 years. Phil has received National Choreography awards both in 2003 & 2005 and has won many national titles in a head coaching capacity & assistant coaching capacity. Phil has helped high school teams win numerous district, regional championships and was assistant coach on 2nd Place State Finish. Phil has also helped and assisted on teams that have accumulated more than 100 national titles in the last 6 years winning at more than 15 different National Championships .
Phil judges local, state, & national organizations such as ACDC, FCC, SOS, Spirit Unlimited, American Masters, National Cheer Stars and more. Phil holds safety certifications from AACCA, USAG, NLCC, USASF, and American Masters.
Phil cheered for Hartwick College for 2 years, he has also
cheered with the national championship ACE & FAME Open Squads. |
Hobby: |
Phil likes to spend time on his boat. |
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Favorite Competition: |
USA Nationals |
Favorite Place To Travel: |
Other than home to NY, it would be somewhere warm. |
What Being FAMOUS Means To You: |
Phil says "Being Famous" is hard work. It takes dedication, endurance & persistency. You must not let those who are not famous try to pull you down, because by human nature of jealousy, they will try. |
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| Birthday: |
3/30 |
| Home Town: |
Owner - Cheer & Tumble |
| What You Coach: |
Cheer & Tumble |
| Cheer History: |
Coach Melvin has coached many teams in many places in his many years of coaching. He has coached at places like North Carolina School of Science & Math, Champion All Stars, ACE and FAME just to name a few. He also coached Cheer Limited summer camps from 1993 - 1995 and Champion summer camps from 1995-2000.
While coaching he has won multiple national, regional and state championships. He has also worked with many high school and college teams. He has also sent numerous cheerleaders to colleges, such as HPU, Louisville, George Mason, Trinity Valley, and N.C. State just to name a few.
Melvin was honored this year with winning Coach Of The Year. While a shock to him, anyone who knows or knows of Melvin realizes that everything he has done for cheerleading and those who love the sport, it is clear to see he was more than deserving of the award.
Melvin
also cheered while at UNC - Chapel Hill. |
| Hobby: |
Melvin loves to travel and spend times with friends and family in his spare time. |
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| What Being FAMOUS Means To You: |
A wonderful opportunity to mentor and challenge our leaders of tomorrow. |
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| Birthday: |
2/2 |
| Home Town: |
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| What You Coach: |
Midlothian Gym Director - Cheer & Tumble |
| Cheer History: |
Mike is a former North Carolina State University Cheerleader. He also has cheered for Carolina State All Star Stingrays, ACE Open, Tri Force Elite, and Fame Open Teams.
Mike started his career in coaching at Champion All Stars in Raleigh NC. Mike is a former member of the AACD staff that performs for the Pro Bowl in Honolulu HI. Mike also moved on to coach at American Cheer Elite, Raleigh Rage, and Premier All Stars of Sanford. Mike has won numerous National Championships through team, individual, and stunt group performances. Mike has coached numerous high schools in North Carolina and Virginia. Mike taught summer camps through Champion Summer Camps for nine years. |
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| What Being FAMOUS Means To You: |
"Being Famous" is a life style. Once your famous you are always in the spotlight and everyone wants to be like you, but only few can rise to the challenge and become successful. |
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| Birthday: |
9/21 |
| Home Town: |
Raleigh, NC |
| What You Coach: |
Dance Director - Cheer & Tumble |
| Cheer History: |
Dywon cheered for Champion All Stars early in his career. He also graduated from Shaw University in 2007. Dywon has also performed as an opening act for celebrities, as well as performing at events such as 50 Cent Concert, You Go Served Grand Opening, Dollar Tree Industrial Commercial and The Young Jeezy Concert at Shaw University. He has also worked as a dancer for companies such as Galumpha while touring Europe. Dywon has taught for NCDI in Raleigh, NC, under Kirstie Tice. He is also a member of the Kappa Alpha Psi Frat Inc.
Dywon is a current member of the FAME Open team. |
| Hobby: |
Dancing and Community Service |
| Favorite Place To Eat: |
Pay Oh!! |
Favorite Place To Shop: |
Up Against The Wall |
| Favorite Competition: |
Cheersport or NCA Dallas |
| Favorite Place To Travel: |
Europe / Paris |
| What Being FAMOUS Means To You: |
Understanding the value of life! What you have to offer to society! Last but not least "Achievement in every field of human endeavor"! |
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| Birthday: |
7/5 |
| Home Town: |
Midlothian, VA |
| What You Coach: |
Cheer and Tumble |
| Cheer History: |
Kensey has coaches for the past 8 years. She has coached all ages and levels. She also has 7 years of all star experience. She is in her 2nd year of coaching for FAME All Stars. |
| Hobby: |
Cheerleading |
| Favorite Place To Eat: |
Friday's |
Favorite Place To Shop: |
Victoria Secret |
| Favorite Competition: |
USASF Worlds |
| Favorite Place To Travel: |
The Beach |
| What Being FAMOUS Means To You: |
My Second Family That I Love. |
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| Birthday: |
12/22 |
| Home Town: |
Brooklyn, NY |
| What You Coach: |
Cheer & Tumble Coach |
| Cheer History: |
Shanika has coached for 8 years in many types of cheer, from association, to all star. She also has cheered association, all stars, and also cheered for VCU. Shanika was a member of the FAME Open All Girl team last season. She has cheered for 10 years. |
| Hobby: |
Scrap booking & Decorating Anything |
| Favorite Place To Eat: |
TGI Fridays |
Favorite Place To Shop: |
Old Navy |
| Favorite Competition: |
USASF Worlds |
| Favorite Place To Travel: |
Caribbean |
| What Being FAMOUS Means To You: |
FAMILY for a Lifetime. |
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| Birthday: |
7/12 |
| Home Town: |
Chesterfield, VA |
| What You Coach: |
Cheer and Tumble Coach |
| Cheer History: |
Mandy began her cheerleading career with an association team. She then went on to cheer for her school at the middle school and high school levels. She continued to cheer while at college. She cheered all star for 7 years and college for her 4 years in attendance. She has coached for the past 8 years and has coached multiple levels. |
| Hobby: |
Cheerleading |
| Favorite Place To Eat: |
Fridays |
Favorite Place To Shop: |
Victoria Secret |
| Favorite Competition: |
USASF Worlds |
| Favorite Place To Travel: |
The Beach |
| What Being FAMOUS Means To You: |
Working with a wonderful staff, coaching amazing athletes that truly have the heart for all star cheerleading. My Family. |
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| Birthday: |
11/12 |
| Home Town: |
Garner, NC |
| What You Coach: |
Cheer, Tumble & Dance Coach |
| Cheer History: |
Since Coach Chris has begun coaching he has enjoyed the success of 13 national titles with numerous teams. He also can claim state Championships. Chris has coached individual and stunt groups to national titles. Coach Chris also coaches summer camps for Champion and was awarded UPA Cheer Performer of the year.
Chris has cheered for many year cheering high school, all star and open. He has cheered for Champion All Stars, ACE Open , Georgia , Tri Force Elite and now FAME Open, winning state and national titles. He is currently a member of the FAME Open team. |
| Hobby: |
Reading & Traveling |
| Favorite Place To Eat: |
Olive Garden |
Favorite Place To Shop: |
Hollister |
| Favorite Competition: |
USASF Worlds |
| Favorite Place To Travel: |
Chicago |
| What Being FAMOUS Means To You: |
It's everything. |
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| Birthday: |
3/15 |
| Home Town: |
Pittsburgh, PA |
| What You Coach: |
Cheer Coach |
| Cheer History: |
Jessica began cheering at age 12. She also coached at ACE, and now is part of the FAME Staff. She has coached teams to national, state, regional and local championships. Coach Jessica started coaching by joining ECA staff.
Jessica is a five time all American and a 2 time bronze medallist at the AAU Jr Olympics. In her many years of cheering she has won many National and state championships. She also is a member of FAME's Open team.
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| Hobby: |
Shopping & Going to the beach |
| Favorite Place To Eat: |
Applebees & Mexican Restaurants |
Favorite Place To Shop: |
Target & anything online |
| Favorite Competition: |
Myrtle Beach Comps |
| Favorite Place To Travel: |
She likes to take cruises. |
| What Being FAMOUS Means To You: |
"A great staff and getting that constant question of, where are you all from?". |
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| Birthday: |
12/9 |
| Home Town: |
Virginia Beach, VA |
| What You Coach: |
Cheer and Tumble Coach |
| Cheer History: |
Missy cheered at VT all 4 she attended and attended 3 NCA College National Championships. In high school Missy was a gymnast and a cheerleader who was on Varsity all 4 years of high school. She is now in her 2nd year of coaching at FAME.
Missy has also received her masters in Criminology. |
| Hobby: |
Working out (Yoga & Pilate's) & Hanging out with friends. |
| Favorite Place To Eat: |
Maggiono's @ Short Pump (Best Italian Ever!) |
Favorite Place To Shop: |
Express & Nordstrom's |
| Favorite Competition: |
Myrtle Beach |
| Favorite Place To Travel: |
California |
| What Being FAMOUS Means To You: |
Bring part of a large family that works hard to accomplished their goals and always sticks by one another in good times and bad. |
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| Birthday: |
9/10 |
| Home Town: |
Pt. Pleasant, NJ |
| What You Coach: |
Cheer, Dance & Tumble Coach |
| Cheer History: |
Coach Sam cheered as a rec cheerleader for 4 years. She then joined an all star team and cheered 11 years as an all star cheerleader. She most recently has cheered for FAME's Open team. Coach Sam has coached cheerleaders of all ages including Tiny Tots through Seniors. She is CPR and First Aid certified, along with having been an NCA Staffer.
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| Hobby: |
Bicycling, Running & Sleeping |
| Favorite Place To Eat: |
Melvin's House - He can cook! |
Favorite Place To Shop: |
Macy's |
| Favorite Competition: |
Cheersport in Atlanta, GA |
| Favorite Place To Travel: |
Las Vegas, NV |
| What Being FAMOUS Means To You: |
Having the courage to do something that someone else won't do. |
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| Birthday: |
1/3 |
| Home Town: |
West Point, VA |
| What You Coach: |
Cheer & Tumble Coach |
| Cheer History: |
Coach Matt began coaching Norview Middle School . He also spent summers coaching cheer camps. While coaching he has won local, regional, state and national championships. He also has coached numerous stunt and partner stunt groups to national championships.
Matt started cheering in High School where he was selected as MVP and won regional titles. He then went on to cheer at ODU. He served as a captain for 2 years at ODU. After his time at ODU he joined ACE Open where he won a national Title, and now cheers with FAME Open where he won a state and 2 national titles. |
| Hobby: |
Coach Matt didn't list a Hobby, |
| Favorite Place To Eat: |
Melting Pot |
Favorite Place To Shop: |
Hollister |
| Favorite Competition: |
USASF Worlds
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| Favorite Place To Travel: |
California |
| What Being FAMOUS Means To You: |
A Great Time |
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| Birthday: |
1/27 |
| Home Town: |
Virginia Beach, VA |
| What You Coach: |
Cheer and Tumble Coach |
| Cheer History: |
Megan has been coaching for 6 years. In her cheerleading career Megan has lead many teams to be National, State, and Regional Champions.
She graduated from Cox High School in 2003 and from TCC in May 2006. Megan has a degree in Early Childhood Development and currently teaches at The Goddard School. |
| Hobby: |
Scrap booking, Shopping & Being with Family |
| Favorite Place To Eat: |
Longhorn Steakhouse |
Favorite Place To Shop: |
Target |
| Favorite Competition: |
Myrtle Beach Comps |
| Favorite Place To Travel: |
Florida |
| What Being FAMOUS Means To You: |
Working with a great staff and awesome cheerleaders. |
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| Birthday: |
11/3 |
| Home Town: |
Newport News, VA |
| What You Coach: |
Cheer & Tumble Coach |
| Cheer History: |
Mary has over 24 years of experience of gymnastics and cheering. She is the co-owner of VIGS Gymnastics for 21 years. She is USASF, Safety and CPR certified. |
| Hobby: |
Biking & Running |
| Favorite Place To Eat: |
Mulligans |
Favorite Place To Shop: |
Old Navy |
| Favorite Competition: |
USASF Worlds |
| Favorite Place To Travel: |
Caribbean |
| What Being FAMOUS Means To You: |
Having a big close knit family that always has fun together. |
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| Birthday: |
7/7 |
| Home Town: |
Varina, VA |
| What You Coach: |
Cheer & Tumble |
| Cheer History: |
Coach Chris has coached cheerleading for the past few years, helping many teams not only win championships, but helping athletes grow as people and cheerleaders. He is in his second year of coaching at FAME All Stars. |
| Hobby: |
Sleeping |
| Favorite Place To Eat: |
Fridays |
Favorite Place To Shop: |
American Eagle |
| Favorite Competition: |
Myrtle Beach Competitions |
| Favorite Place To Travel: |
Myrtle Beach |
| What Being FAMOUS Means To You: |
Being part of a big family and working hard. |
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| Birthday: |
5/19 |
| Home Town: |
Virginia Beach, VA |
| What You Coach: |
Cheer & Tumble Coach |
| Cheer History: |
Coach Cassidy cheered in college at ODU. She has also coached at Kempsville High School competition team. Cassidy has now been coaching for 8 years. She also has been (and still is) a member of the FAME Open Team. |
| Hobby: |
Planning her wedding |
| Favorite Place To Eat: |
Plaza Azteca |
Favorite Place To Shop: |
Karmaloop |
| Favorite Competition: |
Myrtle Beach Comps |
| Favorite Place To Travel: |
Cozumel |
| What Being FAMOUS Means To You: |
A Happy Family |
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| Birthday: |
4/27 |
| Home Town: |
Virginia Beach, VA |
| What You Coach: |
Cheer Coach |
| Cheer History: |
Coach Matt has coached now for 4 years at FAME. Matt has cheered under Coach Andrea and Coach Melvin before becoming a coach at FAME. Matt also did gymnastics and power tumbling for 4 years with Ocean Tumblers. In 2004 Matt was the highest scoring ACDC individual in the country and was awarded the title of "American Cheer Idol" Matt was also an All American for 2 years.
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| Hobby: |
Cheering is his hobby |
| Favorite Place To Eat: |
P.F. Changs |
Favorite Place To Shop: |
Macy's |
| Favorite Competition: |
Cheersport in Atlanta |
| Favorite Place To Travel: |
Disney World |
| What Being FAMOUS Means To You: |
Being a part of a family consisting of talented, loving and supportive individuals. |
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| Birthday: |
7/27 |
| Home Town: |
Greenville, SC |
| What You Coach: |
Cheer |
| Cheer History: |
Bunny has over 6 years of cheerleading experience, which include cheering for rec and school cheerleading. She also has coached for her local cheerleading association from back home. She is looking forward to her first year with FAME. |
| Hobby: |
Reading |
| Favorite Place To Eat: |
Outback & Chic - fil - a |
Favorite Place To Shop: |
GAP & Nordstrums |
| Favorite Competition: |
Any that we are successful at |
| Favorite Place To Travel: |
The Beach |
| What Being FAMOUS Means To You: |
Being FABULOUS |
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| Birthday: |
8/8 |
| Home Town: |
Midlothian, VA |
| What You Coach: |
Cheer & Tumble |
| Cheer History: |
Brittany has cheered since for 15 years. She is self taught tumbler through her tuck. Her passion for cheering is what she brings to coaching.
Brittany is also a FAME Alumni. |
| Hobby: |
Working out & Shopping |
| Favorite Place To Eat: |
Olive Garden |
Favorite Place To Shop: |
American Eagle & Buckle |
| Favorite Competition: |
USASF Worlds |
Favorite Place To Travel:
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The Bahamas |
| What Being FAMOUS Means To You: |
Being a part of a big family and making life long friends. |
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| Birthday: |
11/7 |
| Home Town: |
Midlothian, VA |
| What You Coach: |
Cheer & Tumble |
| Cheer History: |
Megan has cheered all stars for 10 years, and is a FAME Alumni. She now coaches tumbling and minis and loves to work with the future of FAME. |
| Hobby: |
Cheer |
| Favorite Place To Eat: |
Sushi O |
Favorite Place To Shop: |
Everywhere |
| Favorite Competition: |
USASF Worlds |
| Favorite Place To Travel: |
To the beach |
| What Being FAMOUS Means To You: |
Being a family & working hard |
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| Birthday: |
2/27 |
| Home Town: |
Chester, VA |
| What You Coach: |
Cheer |
| Cheer History: |
Nicole has cheered for C.C. Wells, Carver Middle School, and Thomas Dale High School. She also has coached C.C. Wells for ten years, and started coaching all stars four years ago.
Nicole also serves as a certified High School Cheerleading Judge. |
| Hobby: |
Playing with her puppy and shopping. She also likes to relax when she has time. |
| Favorite Place To Eat: |
Chili's |
Favorite Place To Shop: |
Anywhere that has cute clothing |
| Favorite Competition: |
Myrtle Beach |
| Favorite Place To Travel: |
Holden Beach, NC |
| What Being FAMOUS Means To You: |
Being a part of an elite organization that works hard, but has fun at the same time! |
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| Birthday: |
5/19 |
| Home Town: |
Virginia Beach, VA |
| What You Coach: |
Cheer & Tumble |
| Cheer History: |
Tom has many years of cheer experience, including numerous years with FAME on its Coed team. He also cheered for his high school competition team at First Colonial. Top currently cheers on the FAME Open team, and is enjoying his first year as a coach at FAME. |
| Hobby: |
Riding Beach Cruisers |
| Favorite Place To Eat: |
Starbucks, Tropical Smoothie and Firehouse Subs |
Favorite Place To Shop: |
Local Skate & Surf Shops |
| Favorite Competition: |
USASF Worlds |
| Favorite Place To Travel: |
Hawaii is a favorite travel destination, but staying home is also something Tom enjoys |
| What Being FAMOUS Means To You: |
Frequently Achieving & Mastering Outstanding Unique Skills |
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| Birthday: |
3/23 |
| Home Town: |
Virginia Beach, VA |
| What You Coach: |
Nutrition Technician |
| Cheer History: |
Victoria is a FAME alumni who has cheered with both locations (Virginia Beach and Midlothian). She also cheered for her school and other all star organizations.
Victoria has been on teams who have received bids, along with attending the USASF Cheerleading Worlds. She is currently on FAME's Open team. |
| Hobby: |
Reading |
| Favorite Place To Eat: |
Panera Bread |
Favorite Place To Shop: |
Victoria's Secret |
| Favorite Competition: |
USASF Worlds |
| Favorite Place To Travel: |
Camping in the mountains |
| What Being FAMOUS Means To You: |
Believing in yourself and your team, while knowing that you can do great things as long as you try. |
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| Birthday: |
6/19 |
| Home Town: |
Chesapeake, VA |
| What You Coach: |
Cheer |
| Cheer History: |
Beth has cheered for many all star programs in the past. She also has coached at FAME for the past 4 years, helping our tiny tots advance their skills. |
| Hobby: |
Four Wheeling |
| Favorite Place To Eat: |
Paradock |
Favorite Place To Shop: |
Anywhere that sells Dooney & Bourke bags. |
| Favorite Competition: |
Cheersport |
| Favorite Place To Travel: |
Anywhere with a beach |
| What Being FAMOUS Means To You: |
Always having a second family at the gym. |
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