Our Staff

Coach

Also known as Coach Slay, Coach Ashley has been coaching for over 6 years.  When she is not in the cheer gym she enjoys playing games and dancing around the house with her two children, Kaleb and Mckenzi.  Her love of our sport began when she was a cheerleader and coach at Viper All Stars.  She transitioned to York Elite where she specializes in coaching levels 1-4.  She has helped coach her teams to D2 Summit bids and US Finals Championship wins.  She strives to help her athletes learn something new each practice and loves seeing the smiles on their faces when they succeed at something they've been working on.  She loves to dance and sing and is undefeated in Parent/Coach dance offs.

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Coach Kiki has 5 years of coaching experience, including 3 years before joining York Elite Allstars. Coach Kiki brings wealth of knowledge and passion to our teams. As a former cheerleader herself from age 5-18, on both recreational and competitive teams, Coach Kiki understands the dedication and hard work required to succeed in the sport. As a second year coach at York Elite, she's excited to continue guiding out athletes to new heights! What makes coaching most rewarding for Coach KiKi is building relationships with her athletes and watching them grow - becoming like a big sister to them is a privilege she treasures deeply! Her favorite skills to coach are jumps and stunts, where she loves to see athletes push their limits and shine!

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Coach Bre began her career as a cheerleader for 14 years.  She transitioned into coaching as as a head coach for recreational sideline cheer and gained experience coaching at all levels, even helping as director of two programs.  She is currently in her 8th year as an All Star coach with York Elite.  She specializes in coaching our prep and novice teams and is known for her great eye for detail.   

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Coach Loni has been with York for 5 years and brings 25 years of coaching experience with her.  She began her career coaching at St. Pat's and moved to the recreational cheer world where she became a cheer director while still coaching several teams.  She transitioned to the All Star cheer world at Full Force All Star where she coached a two times National champion team while also coaching her daughter's high school squad and leading them to a championship win.  Coach Loni brings with her a passion and love of the sport. She specializes in technique and has an eye for bringing out the best in an athlete. 

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With 12 years of coaching experience, Coach 

Kelsie brings a wealth of knowledge to York Elite Allstars! Previously, serving as the director of another all-star program, she has a proven track record of leading teams to high point and grand champion titles. With additional experience coaching school sideline and competitive cheer for local districts, Coach Kelsie is well-rounded in all aspects of the sport. Beyond the wins, Coach Kelsie is passionate about the life lessons cheerleading teaches - teamwork, discipline, and perseverance. She believes in the power of positivity and strives to create an environment that fosters not just great athletes, but good humans. In her second year coaching at York Elite, Coach Kelsie is dedicated to helping our athletes shine on and off the mat!

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Coming to us after spending most of her life living in Ohio, Coach Dawn is beginning her 6th year of coaching with our gym.  Adopted at 9,  she went on join the United States Army where she served for 3 years and learned how to be disciplined, driven, and independent. A mother of two, she is a Yorktown Business Institute graduate.  Her love of coaching comes from seeing the drive and passion from all of our athletes.  She believes that progression is every coach's vision, whether it's a new team or a new skill.  Her motto is "Keep pushing yourself and it will come!"   

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With 13 years of competitive cheerleading experience under her belt, including multiple national titles and an unforgettable win at the U.S. Finals, Coach Jara brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to York Elite Allstars. As a coach for 7 years, starting with rec in 2018 alongside her mom, Coach Jenn, and transitioning to all-star in 2021, Coach Jara has developed a keen eye for technique and a love for guiding athletes to new heights. One of her favorite coaching memories is taking her youth team to Youth Summit on a partial paid bid, witnessing the growth and excitement of her athletes. At York Elite, Coach Jara is thrilled to coach a medium division team and is dedicated to perfecting stunting techniques, teaching jumps, and enhancing flyer flexibility. What drives her coaching philosophy is seeing athletes gain confidence, create life long memories, and fall in love with the sport - regardless of their experience level. 

The Money Man

Chris was born in West Virginia but has lived in Pennsylvania since he was five.  He has three children, one being our own Coach Ashley, three grandchildren, and his German Shepard puppy, Kora.  Having learned all about the All Star cheer world with Coach Ashley and always being a huge supporter of Coach Toya's huge heart, her coaching qualities, and love of the sport and athletes, Chris was honored to join the program two years ago.  Putting his Associates Degree in Accounting from Stanford University to work, he is responsible for all account payments and organizing all fundraisers.  In the rare instance he is away from the cheer gym, he enjoys reading, working in the yard, and watching his kids and grandkids enjoy their lives as they experience new things.  

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In her 2nd year of coaching, Coach Ryleigh brings over 13 years of cheerleading experience, including 6 years in all-star, to York Elite. She's passionate about coaching youth-aged athletes, loving the energy and enthusiasm they bring to the sport. One of her greatest joys is watching her athletes grow and bond throughout the season, and she can't wait to see their hard work pay off on the stage. As an athlete, Coach Ryleigh had an impressive career, winning multiple titles including 1st at Reach the Beach and BATC, and earning a paid bid to D1 Summit. Now, as a coach, she's had tremendous success, leading her teams to numerous 1st place wins, a 3rd place finish at Cheersport, and earing the "Best in Youth" award. Coach Ryleigh is dedicated to helping her athletes shine and can't wait to see what the future holds!

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A proud member of the York Elite family for 10 years, Coach Jania has been cheering with the program for 6 years and coaching for 4. As an athlete, she experienced incredible success, including being part of a double-crowned team that won 5 national titles her senior year (Cheersport, U.S. Finals, American Masters, Reach the Beach, and D2 Summit) - with Summit being in the D2 Senior 1 division in 2022. Now, as a coach, she's passionate about guiding youth athletes to grow in skills and confidence, and loves seeing their joy on competition day. Coach Jania also enjoys planning bonding events with the girls and coaches, fostering a sense of community and teamwork. With her own experience as an athlete and coach at York Elite, she's dedicated to helping her athletes bring their cheer dreams to life.