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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 Meeting
  • Contribute to the development of new initiatives
  • Contribute to continuing education for USASF owners, coach, and athlete members
  • Participate in the Peer2Peer Mentoring Program
Eligibility and Application Details

HOW TO APPLY
Submission deadline: closed for the 2022-23 season

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 2-year term 
  • 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 Meeting and/or other meetings as needed by USASF

*Applications for the 2023-24 season will open in the Spring of 2023

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Becky Herrera
Chairperson
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Kathy Penree
President/Chair USASF Board of Directors
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AshleyHoffman
Ashley Hoffman
Midwest Region
BelindaHarvey
Belinda Harvey
Southwest Region
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Bethe Beaver
Midwest Region
ChrisYork
Christopher York
West Region
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Daney Soto-Barreto
Southeast Region
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David Tu
Southwest Region
DwyanaGarrett
Dwyana Garrett
Southeast Region
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Emily Morgan
West Region
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Jabar Cancer
Northeast Region
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Jennifer Koonce
Northeast Region
JohnHebert
John Hebert
West Region
JosephMcGibboney
Joseph McGibboney
West Region
KatrinaHubert
Katrina Hubert
West Region
KielPratt
Kiel Pratt
Southeast Region
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Kristin Jones
West Region
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Levon Burton
West Region
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Lindsey Farris
West Region
MelissaStrong
Melissa Strong
Midwest Region
NicoleLeago
Nicole Leago
Southwest Region
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Owen Cox
Southwest Region
ScottBenton
Scott Benton
West Region
ShawnSimmons
Shawn Simmons
Northeast Region
StacyRowe
Stacy Rowe
Southeast Region
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Vanessa Vail
West Region

Founding NACCC Members

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Elaine Pascale

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Joelle Antico

KristenRosario

Kristen Rosario

VictorRosario

Victor Rosario

JamieParrish

Jamie Parrish

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Former Connection Chairpersons

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Morton Bergue
Former USASF Board of Directors