My name is Kirsten (not Kristen) and I am a born and raised So Cal girl! It wasn't until I met my hubby, Joseph, in 2000 that I even considered leaving those beautiful beaches and sunny skies. Needless to say, that is exactly what happened! After 25 years in sunny California, I moved 3,000 miles away to start my married life. JoJo and I settled in Willistown, PA and shortly thereafter, in October of 2002, we welcomed our first cheerleader, Addysen. Five years later, our second cheerleader, Ashlyne was born in July 2007. She eventually left the cheer life and found her calling full-time with soccer; but I won't disown her just yet. Although I studied broadcast journalism and communications in college - my true calling led me to a different field - Risk Management. I was a legal and risk management professional for 16 years with Brandywine Realty Trust, one of the nations largest real estate investment trust companies. So, let's talk about cheerleading! I have cheered my entire life. Recreationally, competitively and in school. When I wasn't cheering, I was dancing pointe ballet, tumbling or even moonlighting on the soccer fields. I have always been very active and have a tremendous love for outdoor activities - surfing, snowboarding, hiking, camping - you name it - if the sun is shining - you can find me outdoors. In 2010 I was brought on board to help form the Great Valley Football League. It was there that I started Great Valley's first recreational sideline cheerleading program. Our first year we only had 35 girls! The second year we doubled in size and by 2014 - we were over 100 athletes! Talk about progress! We started competing in 2012 and by 2014 we knew that we needed our own competitive cheerleading program. Alas - Patriots Competitive Cheerleading! Myself and Stacey Weikel saw the vision and realized the amazing future of this organization and with the help of our executive board - made it happen! We couldn't be more proud! In 2016, I was offered the Head Coach position at Great Valley High School and took the Varsity cheerleaders to the PIAA state championships for the first time in Great Valley history. #leavingalegacy My family and I are very active within the Great Valley Community. We are involved in all school activities, philanthropic events and have a true "Royal" blue love for GV! When we do venture away from our great community - we take advantage of all opportunities to travel. Planes, trains and automobiles best describes us. We love adventure and the outdoors. Camping, watersports, hiking, being with our amazing friends doing new things, or visiting our favorite cousins in Stoutland, MO or best friends in Nashville, TN - we love being out and about. There isn't a thing that I would change about my life here on the east coast. Well, except the ability to grow this amazing cheer program and have the opportunity to work with more talented, determined, focused, strong, rockstar athletes! You know you want to cheer with us! | |