** Our new address is 19202 S Blackhawk Parkway, Mokena, Il **Tumbling Session #6 starts the week of August 2nd payments due before first class. *** TCA SPECIALIZES IN TUMBLING FOR CHEERLEADING. WE ARE THE TOP TUMBLING TRAINING FACILITY FOR CHEERLEADERS IN THIS AREA! We are proud to train these cheerleaders and/or cheerleading teams in our gym: ANDREW HIGH SCHOOL, ARBOR PARK JUNIOR HIGH, ARGO COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL, BEECHER HIGH SCHOOL, CARDINAL JOSEPH BERNARDIN SCHOOL, CARL SANDBURG HIGH SCHOOL, CHEER COMMAND ROCKETS, CRESTWOOD PANTHERS, EVERGREEN HIGH PARK HIGH SCHOOL, GRISSOM JUNIOR HIGH, HOMEWOOD-FLOSSMOOR HIGH SCHOOL, HOMER JUNIOR HIGH, INDEPENDENCE JUNIOR HIGH, HOMER STALLIONS, LANSING LIONS, LEMONT HIGH SCHOOL, LEMONT HORNETS, LIBERTY JUNIOR HIGH, LINCOLN-WAY EAST HIGH SCHOOL, LINCOLN-WAY NORTH HIGH SCHOOL, LOCKPORT HIGH SCHOOL, MARIST HIGH SCHOOL, MINOOKA COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL, OAK PRAIRIE JUNIOR HIGH, OAK FOREST HIGH SCHOOL, OAK LAWN COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL, OLD QUARRY SCHOOL, ORLAND HILLS WOLVES, ORLAND PARK KNIGHTS, ORLAND PARK PIONEERS, PALOS STARS, PANTHERS ELITE, PEOTONE HIGH SCHOOL, PRAIRIE VIEW JUNIOR HIGH, PROVIDENCE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL, RICH CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL, ROMEOVILLE HIGH SCHOOL, SHEPARD HIGH SCHOOL, STAGG HIGH SCHOOL, ST. MICHAEL SCHOOL, ST. RITA HIGH SCHOOL, SOUTHWEST CHICAGO CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL, SUMMITT HILL JUNIOR HIGH, THORTON FRACTIONAL SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL, TINLEY PARK HIGH SCHOOL, TINLEY PARK BOBCATS, TINLEY PARK BULLDOGS, WILMINGTON HIGH SCHOOL, XTREME CHEER FORCE***
Staff
What makes TCA the best? Our driving force of incredibly talented and skilled instructors who are experienced and capable of hand-spotting tumbling skills through the elite level.
At TCA, we support our Staff in seeking out continuing education and certification opportunities.
Currently, our Staff holds many safety and coaching certifications, including certifications from:
NCSSE -- National Council for Spirit Safety and Education
ASEP -- American Sports Education Program
NFHS -- National Federation of State High School Associations
IHSA -- Illinois High School Association
NCA -- National Cheerleaders Association
AACCA -- American Association of Cheerleading Coaches and Administrators
First-Aid Certified
Sports First-Aid Certified
Red Cross CPR Certified
Coach Sharon
OWNER
RECREATION DAY CLASS INSTRUCTOR
PEE WEE TUMBLING COACH
PEE WEE CHEERLEADING COACH
Meet Sharon
Sharon has been in the cheerleading and tumbling business since 2001 as a gym owner, and as a cheerleading and tumbling coach. In her years with TCA, Sharon has coached competitive cheerleading teams, instructed tumbling classes and helped create TCA's popular recreation day classes and summer camps. Sharon oversees and organizes the tumbling instruction of over 300 TCA students including many school and recreational cheerleading teams.
Sharon holds a Master Certification from the National Council for Spirit Safety and Education including certifications in Principles and Ethics, Cheer Fundamentals, Stunts and Tumbling I, and Stunts and Tumbling II. Sharon is First-Aid and CPR certified.
Coach Laura
GYM MANAGER
Meet Laura
Laura has been coaching cheerleading since 1999 and is the former head coach of the Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Jr. High varsity team. Laura is a former Tinley Park Bobcats board member, cheerleading commissioner, and cheerleading coach where she instituted and oversaw the Bobcats' competitive cheerleading program. She has coached teams to five NCA and Jamfest National Championship titles and four Junior High State Championship titles, in addition to numerous first place and grand champion titles. Laura's strong knowledge of cheerleading skills and techniques make her a valuable asset to TCA.
Laura is an accredited National Federation High School cheerleading coach and holds certificates from NFHS, IHSA, ASEP, NCSEE and NCA. In addition, Laura is First-Aid certified, Sports First-Aid certified, CPR-trained, as well safety certified by AACCA.
Coach Jon
OWNER AND TUMBLING DIRECTOR
SENIOR TUMBLING COACH (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Elite)
PRIVATE LESSONS
Meet Jon
Jon is one of the owners of Tumbling and Cheerleading Academy, Inc. and is a full-time senior tumbling coach. Jon coaches and spots tumblers of all levels -- from beginners through elite tumblers. He is most often requested for spotting running and standing fulls and double fulls because he uses hands-on spotting. In addition to coaching classes and individual private lessons, Jon also works with various team tumbling classes, specializing in helping individual cheerleaders and cheerleading teams reach their full tumbling potential for their routines. Jon's quiet demeanor and patience with his students are why so many students trust his skills and strength, and enjoy working with him.
Jon holds a Master Certification from the National council for Spirit Safety and Education, including certifications in Principles and Ethics, Cheer Fundamentals, Stunts and Tumbling I, and Stunts and Tumbling II. Jon is First-Aid and CPR certified.
Coach Beth
SENIOR TUMBLING COACH (Pee Wee, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced)
PRIVATE LESSONS
Meet Beth
Beth has been working at TCA since 2001. She began as an assistant cheer coach and tumbling coach. In the past years, Beth has coached pee-wee, junior, and senior competitive cheerleading squads. Beth instructs tumbling classes at the beginner, intermediate and advanced levels as well as coaches team tumbling and private lessons. Several of the teams Beth instructs at TCA have claimed multiple State and National cheerleading titles. Beth's five year's of professional dance training have served as a great asset to her in choreographing dances for many squads. Beth cheered through grammar school at St. Mary's and then competitively in high school for St. Rita High School and as a member of TCA's Elite squad. She cheered on the collegiate level as a flyer for St. Xavier University where she graduated as an Honors student with a degree in Elementary Education. Beth says "Cheerleading is my passion! I love sharing the techniques of the sport with young athletes and helping them perform to the best of their ability." TCA is very proud to have Beth on staff as one of our most diverse, talented and dedicated coaches.
Beth holds a Master Certification from the National Council for Spirit Safety and Education, including certifications in Principles and Ethics, Cheer Fundamentals, Stunts and Tumbling I, Stunts and Tumbling II. Beth is First-Aid and CPR-certified.
Coach Conor
SENIOR TUMBLING COACH (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Elite)
PRIVATE LESSONS
Meet Conor
Conor has been a tumbling coach at TCA since 2006, and is capable of hand-spotting running fulls. In addition to coaching beginning through elite tumbling, he also coaches team tumbling classes, group classes and private lessons. He enjoys guiding his tumblers through conditioning exercises that will help strengthen their muscles and thus enhance their tumbling abilities.
Conor has a Master Certification from the National Council for Spirit Safety and Education, including certifications in Principles and Ethics, Cheer Fundamentals, Stunts and Tumbling I, Stunts and Tumbling II.
Coach Paige
TUMBLING COACH (Pee Wee, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced)
PRIVATE LESSONS
JUMPS COACH
STUNTING COACH
Meet Paige
Paige has been involved with competitive high school cheerleading and tumbling for six years both as a competitor and as a coach. She is a former Oak Forest High School varsity cheerleader, and is currently pursuing a degree in Broadcasting at Moraine Valley Community College. Paige's bubbly personality and strong knowledge of tumbling technique make her a respected and sought-after coach at the beginner and intermediate level. Paige enjoys working with students of all ages -- from elementary to high school students -- and works very hard at helping her students to progress and reach their tumbling goals. Her attention to technique and execution are why she is often sought out for private lessons with beginner and intermediate students looking for a strong foundation of skills.
Paige has a Master Certification in cheerleading and tumbling from the National Council for Spirit Safety and Education, including certifications in Principles and Ethics, Cheer Fundamentals, Stunts and Tumbling I, Stunts and Tumbling II.
Coach Ashley
TUMBLING COACH (Pee Wee, Beginner, Intermediate)
RECREATION COACH
PRIVATE LESSONS
STUNING COACH
JUMPS COACH
Meet Ashley F.
Ashley has been a competitive cheerleader for seven years, five of which she cheered for TCA's Senior Elite team. She has coached tumbling for seven years and competitive cheerleading for five years. Ashley also was a competitive dancer for six years. She was an NCA All-American cheerleader, won two COA National Championships with her team, and has won multiple individual national championship titles as well. Ashley's strong background and years of experience in tumbling and cheerleading make her a very valuable asset to the TCA staff. Her devotion and focus to her students is one of her major strengths. Ashley is extremely enthusiastic and very dedicated to instructing superior technique and progression. Ashley is very personable and interacts well with students of all ages.
Coach Sarita
TUMBLING COACH (Pee Wee, Beginner, Intermediate);
PRIVATE LESSONS
Meet Sarita:
Sarita brings many year's competitive cheerleading experience to her coaching at TCA, including her experience as a former Oak Forest High School varsity cheerleader. Sarita has been tumbling and been involved in cheerleading since she was in Kindergarten. She coaches many tumbling levels and ages at TCA -- from pee wees through high school students. Her approachable and encouraging attitude combine for a coaching style that makes it enjoyable for her students to work with her on reaching their tumbling goals.
Sarita has a Master Certification in cheerleading and tumbling from the National Council for Spirit Safety and Education, including certifications in Principles and Ethics, Cheer Fundamentals, Stunts and Tumbling I, Stunts and Tumbling II.