Meet Your CTA Coaching Staff

At Cheerleading Techniques Academy, we take pride in offering more than just expert instruction—we provide a coaching experience that supports the whole athlete. Our dedicated staff is not only passionate and knowledgeable about the sport of cheerleading but also deeply committed to the mental and emotional well-being of every athlete.

We understand that cheerleading is as much a mental game as it is physical. That’s why our coaches specialize in:

  • Helping athletes overcome mental blocks

  • Building confidence through positive reinforcement

  • Creating a safe, supportive, and fun training environment

Our goal is to empower every athlete to thrive—both on and off the mat.

Coach Tori

Owner of CTA | Head Coach of Louisville Youth, Grades 5th & 6th | Head Coach of Junior & Senior Elite Leopards

Coach Tori brings over a decade of cheerleading experience and a lifelong passion for the sport to Cheerleading Techniques Academy. She has cheered for Louisville Middle School, Louisville High School, NEO All-Stars, Step One All-Stars, and Malone University, developing a deep understanding of both school-based and competitive cheer.

Tori began choreographing routines as early as her sophomore year of high school, discovering her love for coaching and mentoring athletes at a young age. Her academic background includes a Bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies from Kent State University and a Master’s degree in School Counseling from the University of Cincinnati, equipping her to support athletes both athletically and personally

Tori is passionate about shaping not only great cheerleaders but great people. She believes that cheerleading is 50% skill and ability, and 50% confidence and mindset. Her mission is to help each athlete grow in strength, spirit, and self-belief—on the mat and in life.

Coach Madde

Tumbling & Jumps Coach at CTA | Intro. to Cheer Coach

Hi, I’m Madde—a proud graduate of Louisville High School and a lifelong cheerleader and dancer! My cheer journey began in kindergarten with an exhibition team at NEO, followed by Little Leopards, middle school cheer, and eventually cheering on the high school football, basketball, and game day competition teams. I’ve also been dancing since the age of three, progressing from recreational to competitive dance.

One of my proudest achievements is being selected for the UCA All-American Cheer Team, which gives me the incredible opportunity to cheer across the globe!

I’ve always had a deep passion for teaching and sharing the sports I love. I’ve taught dance classes to kids of all ages and love connecting with young athletes at our annual cheer clinic. Over the years, I’ve also helped many individuals prepare for tryouts, competitions, and auditions—always with the goal of helping them feel empowered and confident.

For me, success in cheer or dance isn’t just about mastering the moves—it’s about believing in yourself. I’m here to help each athlete grow in skill, self-confidence, and love for the sport.

Coach Hope

Tumbling & Jumps Coach at CTA | Louisville Youth Coach Grades 1st & Second | Junior Elite Leopards Coach

Coach Hope is a passionate and experienced cheerleader with a lifelong love for the sport. Now 21 years old, Hope began her cheer journey at just 4 years old with the Showtime Allstars mini program. She later continued her training and competitive career with Northeast Ohio Allstars, participating in their youth, junior, and senior teams.

As she advanced, Hope gained experience on some of the sport’s biggest stages, competing at Cheersport Nationals, Jamfest Nationals, and The Summit & Worlds Championships—developing the skill, dedication, and mindset of a true elite athlete. She also cheered for the Louisville Cheerleading Program, rounding out her experience in both all-star and school cheer.

Hope has competed as a Level 5 and 6 athlete, specializing in tumbling, stunting, basing, and flying. Even while training and competing, she found time to give back by assisting with mini and prep programs, showing her dedication to mentoring younger athletes.

Currently enrolled at Raphael’s School of Beauty Culture, Hope is excited to return to the cheer world that shaped her. Her goal is to give back to the sport and help the next generation of athletes find their passion, purpose, and potential, just as she did.

Coach Camdyn

Tumbling & Jumps Coach at CTA | Louisville Youth Coach Grades 5th & 6th

Camdyn has cheered for Louisville middle school & high school all 5 years & is entering her 6th season/senior season. She has also been the coach of the Little Leopards Browns cheerleading for three seasons. Camdyn has won an OASSA state title in 2024 on the GD DIII competition team with Louisville HS cheer.