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EXCEPTIONAL ATHLETE COMMITTEE

The Exceptional Athlete Committee seeks to provide rules and safety guidelines, understanding and specialized training for Coaches and Assistants of Exceptional Athletes to enhance the benefit of their positive life experiences through All Star Cheer and Dance.

Eligibility and the application process
Who is eligible to serve:
Open to all USASF Member Eligible Owners and Coaches of Exceptional Athlete Teams who meet one or more of the following:

  1. Owner or Coach of an Exceptional Athlete Team
  2. Event Producer or Affiliate who are passionate about or have experience with the population
  3. Involvement or experience working with people with disabilities outside of All Star
  4. Willingness to voluntarily participate and serve for at least 2 years

Term:
October 1 2024 to October 2026. (May be renewed annually based on interest and active participation)

Commitment:

  1. Represent the best interest of All Star Exceptional Athlete teams and athletes
  2. Attendance once a month on committee calls and participation creating educational and resource initiatives for the coaches
  3. Contribute to continued education and resources to support the Exceptional Athletes and coaches
  4. Participation in sub-committees or focus groups on an as-needed basis

2024 Appointment/Election Process:

  1. Applications open September 1 and run through September 23.
  2. Applicants will participate in an interview process with the Committee Chair, Secretary and a selection of committee Event Producers and Board Members.
  3. Committee members are selected on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, expertise and experience in certain fields pertaining to people with disabilities, ability to represent the needs of Exceptional Athletes across All Star, as well as passion and ability to advocate for the population.

Apply to the Exceptional Athlete Committee
Justin Carrier

NCA

Chairperson

Vanessa Vail

Dance Athletics

Secretary

Teresa Barbiere

Rebel Athletic

Chelsea B

Dance Mania All Stars

Sarah Miller Bate

USASF

Becky Luce

Cheer Athletics Rochester

Kimberly Davis

Cheer Skillz Academy/Special Olympics Texas

Alison Dyer

Double Good

Dana Fielding

USASF

Jeni Gates

Stars Vipers

Justin McSurley

Star Spirit Productions

Arabella T

Cheer Athletics Plano

Jeanne Temple

Cheer Tyme

Melissa Power

Dance Dynamics

Ashlyn S

Spirit Athletics

Bobbi Segin

Cheer Tyme

Lindsay Stephens, DO

Sports Medicine Associates