Connection

THE CONNECTION

The Connection is the path for involvement for club owners and coaches of the USASF. The Connection provides opportunities to collaborate, contribute, share resources and mentor USASF members, all in an effort to promote the longevity and viability of All Star. Specifically:

Participate in the development and implementation of educational classes for the USASF National Conference
Contribute to the development of new initiatives
Contribute to continuing education for USASF owners, coach, and athlete members
Participate in the PEER Mentoring Program

Eligibility and the Application Process

HOW TO APPLY

The application process runs July 8 - August 7.

Connection Leaders are selected based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, their education, experience, and success as an All Star business. The level of commitment for Connection Leaders varies based on level of contribution. However, most Connection Leaders contribute between 20-40 hours per year.

The selection of new Connection Leaders will be made by The Connection Advisory Board. Selections will be made based on need, demographic and regional balance, members, education and business success, and level of expertise.

APPLICANT CRITERIA

USASF eligible owner or coach member in good standing
Involvement in All Star Cheer and/or Dance for a minimum of 10 years
The willingness to voluntarily serve as a Connection Leader for a one-year term (September-August). Meetings will be held every other month on the second Tuesday of September, November, January, March, and May. July meetings may be limited to individuals involved in The National Conference. Additional meetings may be scheduled during alternate months as needed.
The ability to commit to a seasonally varied schedule (20-40 hours)
Contribution of creative content and the ability to attend conference calls (potentially serving as a facilitator for some webinars)
Contribute/and or attend the USASF National Conference and/or other meetings as needed by USASF

Apply to the Connection

Committee Members

Becky Herrera

Cheer Force

Committee Chairperson

Kinshasa Garrett

USASF

Vice Chairperson

Alexander Coffelt

Velocity Dance

Amanda Golloub

RISE Athletics NY

Andrea Chapman

Dance Mania All Stars

Belinda Harvey

Impact Cheerleading

Bennett Cain

South Texas Strutters

Bo Hawkins

The Cheer Connection

Chad Wright

CA Brands (Cheer, Dance and STUNT Athletics)

Chris Hendon

Stars Vipers - Schertz/San Antonio

Dwyana Garrett

Unity Cheer, Inc.

Jen Koonce

Adrenaline Studio

Jennifer Burchinal-Fisher

Hit Zero Athletics

John Moore

Empire Athletics

Julie Petersen

Fury Athletics of Madison

Katie Lamb

Prodigy Allstars

Lauren Bryant

Top Gun All Stars - Orlando

Levon Burton

The Peach Pit

Mallory Ortiz

Step 1 Allstars North

Melanie Vitale

Step 1 All Stars North

Melissa Strong

5678! Dance Studio

Melissa (Missy) Ragon

Dakota Spirit

Nicole Burd

PA Starz. Inc.

Owen Cox

Stars Vipers - Katy

Pam Pucket

World Cup Ohio

Veronica Wilson

Crimson Heat All Stars

Founding NACCC Members

Elaine Pascale

Joelle Antico

Kristen Rosario

Victor Rosario

Jamie Parrish

Former Connection Chairpersons

Morton Bergue

Former USASF Board of Directors

Kathy Penree