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The success of Vancouver All Stars is largely due to our incredibly talented, personable and knowledgeable staff. VAS hires the VERY best cheerleaders from the TOP programs in British Columbia. They come and work with VAS for our reputation and positive work environment. Our staff is recognized in Canada for their abilities both as coaches and athletes. The director of VAS is committed to providing continual professional development and opportunities for the staff; VAS staff participate annually in Coaches Conferences around the World. The objective is to continually strive to be the most competent staff for our members.

The VAS Staff feel that the athletes and the gym are both family and home, respectively. We are all committed to inspiring young men and women to reach their potential. As Elite Cheer Athletes, the VAS staff have all benefited from the values and lessons that cheer has taught them. Our Staff are exceptional people and believe that cheer is a tool that can be used to prepare our VAS athletes for the challenges of the real world.

VANCOUVER ALL STARS COACHING STAFF FOR 2009-10 COMPETITION SEASON.

LIZ GIGANTE ULRICH Coaching: Jr. Level 5 Worlds Team, Sr. Level 5 Worlds Team and Sr. L3 Hurricane Team gforcegym@gmail.com Nominee for 2008 YMCA Woman of Distinction Awards in the category of Health & Well Being Coach of the All Girl Canadian National Cheer Team that won GOLD at the 2009 ICU World Championships. Founder, Owner and Director of Vancouver All Stars 1999 to present Was a Secondary School Teacher in the Coquitlam District for 15 years. Taught at Port Moody Secondary for 14 years. Graduate of University of Western Ontario: Kinesiology Major & Spanish Minor Education Degree from UBC Earned A Masters Degree in Education: Curriculum and Instruction The IASF International Regional Director for Canada for safety & credentialing Cheer Coaches Coach of the 4th Place World Championship Vancouver All Stars Jr and Sr World Teams: 2008 and 2009 Former Coach of the Port Moody Secondary School Cheer & Dance Teams 1995 to 2008 USASF L5 Credentialed NCCP Level 2 Lots of Certificates, Accolades and Cool Stuff accomplished.

JEANETTE AGILLES coaching Sr. L4 Reign and Jr L2 Super Twisters gforcegymjeanette@gmail.com Coaching at VAS since 2000; Jeanette brings years of experience to our gym. Jeanette has her GBC Level 1 Technical and Practical Certifications in Artistic Gymnastics and possesses her NCCP Level I Theory Certification, also. Power Cheerleading Instructor: 1999 - 2000. Member of the BC Lions' Cheer Team for three seasons: 99 - 2001 Credentialed to Level 5 in all 3 Cheer Categories. Possesses Professional First Aid and CPR Training.

KATIE MORRISON Coaching: Junior L3 Inferno & Junior L5 Worlds Team gforcegymkatie@gmail.com Coach with VAS since 2003 Coach of the Port Moody Blues' Junior Varsity Cheerleading Team for 4 seasons: 2001-2005. Katie was a PCA Staff Member for 3 years and taught summer camps for PCA throughout Canada. Katie is a former member of the VAS Senior Worlds Team. Katie is Credentialed to Level 5 in all 3 Cheer Categories and Possesses her First Aid and CPR Training. Katie is a Competitive / Pre-Competitive and Recreational Gymnastics Coach possessing her Level II GBC Theory, Practical Certifications in both Artistic Gymnastics and Trampoline. Katie cheered on the BC Lions' Cheer Team 2001-02 Season Katie is a former member of the Port Moody Cheer Team 99-01 Katie was a member of the very 1st VAS All Star Team Katie is a two-time "PCA All-Canadian Cheerleader" recipient

CLOE JADE RITTINGER Coaching: Sr L3 Hurricane and Junior L3 Inferno gforcegymcloe@gmail.com Coach with VAS since 2002 when she coached the first VAS 9 and younger team Assistant Coach of the Port Moody Senior Cheer Team 2004-2008 Cloe is Credentialed to Level 5 in all 3 Cheer Categories and Possesses her First Aid and CPR Training. Cloe is a graduate of SFU with a degree in French and is now in the PDP Program for fall 09. Cloe was a member of the 1st Place 2003 PCA Canadian National Championship Team: Port Moody Cloe was a member of the 1st Place 2002 USA National Championship Team: Port Moody Cloe was the Captain of the 01-02 and 02-03 Port Moody Blues Cheer Teams and a 4-year member Cloe is a former member of the 2000-2001 and 2001-2002 Senior All Star Teams. Cloe is a two-time "PCA All-Canadian Cheerleader" recipient Cloe is a former Provincial level gymnast, tumbler and trampolinist who coached and instructed gymnastics classes at Westcoast for three years.

JEREMY WONG Coaching: Sr L4 Reign & Assisting with Sr Worlds Team gforcegymjeremy@gmail.com Coach with VAS since the 2004-05 season. Jeremy has been a member of the VAS Sr Worlds Team from the beginning. This will be his 4th time competing at the Cheerleading World Championships. Jeremy is a member of the Canadian National Coed Cheer Team that won Gold at the 2009 World Championships. Coach Jeremy is a graduate of SFU Business. Team Canada -Canadian National team member, Gymnastics (1998-2002) Men's All-around Provincial Champion 3 years straight (1999-2002) 1999 Western Canada Summer games team Captain (Gymnastics) 1998 Canada Winter Games team alternate (Gymnastics) Competed Internationally for gymnastics Pre-national Men's artistic gymnastics judge NCCP level 2 certified (gymnastics) Men's gymnastics competitive coach at Westcoast gymnastics - Presently coaching 2 national team athletes. Credentialed to Level 5 in all 3 Cheer Categories and Possesses her First Aid and CPR Training. SFU Cheerleading Red Team 2002-2005, Male MVP 2005 Member of the SFU Cheerleading Red Team that won the 2005 Best of the West Championships. One of only TWO Canadians to be awarded as a Pro X pro level athlete

JAYA PANWAR Coaching: Jr L2 Super Twisters gforcegymjaya@gmail.com Jaya has been coaching with VAS since the 2005-06 season. Coach Jaya was a member of the 2005-06 VAS Open Heat Team Jaya was the Vice-President of the BCCA in 2005-06. Jaya is the Original Head Coach of the Charles Best High School Cheer Team. Jaya is a former PCA All-Canadian Cheerleader. Jaya was a member of the 1st Place 2003 PCA Candian National Championship Team: Port Moody Jaya was a member of the 1st Place USA National Championship Team: Port Moody Jaya is a graduate of SFU with an Undergraduate Degree in Business/ Commerce. Jaya brings to her coaching 15 years of competitive dance experience in all genres of dance: Jazz, Ballet, Hip hop, lyrical and Tap. Jaya loves Choreography and Coaching at VAS and plans on doing it forever!
ANNE FABBI Office Manager gforcegymanne@gmail.com Anne has been with G Force Gym since Jan 2007. Anne is known and loved by all families at the Gym She keeps everyone informed, runs the front desk/office, collects fees, manages new registrants, answers questions pertaining to EVERYTHING, books birthday parties and much much more. Anne also provides quality advice and counseling to many of our parents hanging around and viewing practices (wink wink)
JIBREEL RAYAM Coaching: Sr L5 Worlds Team & assists with J5, Jr L3, Sr L3 & all teams here and there... gforcegymjibreel@gmail.com Jibreel has been with VAS since March 2006 when he came on board to coach the first VAS Worlds Team. Jibreel brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our gym Jibreel has owned his own Cheer Gym and has coached various programs and teams over the years in America. He lives in Seattle and drives up to work with us throughout the competitive season. Jibreel is a former cheerleader with Westcoast Extreme out of Oregon (Bid Winners at Sea to Sky in 2008) and Jibreel was also a Seattle Sonics Male Stunt Cheerleader

CAROLYN MORRISON Coaching: the Tiny Raindrops L1 Team and the Tiny-Dew-a-Lot Team gforcegymcarolynm@gmail.com Carolyn has been a VAS Cheerleader since the very first team: 9 years!! She was a member of the 2007 VAS Worlds Team Carolyn is currently at Douglas College pursueing a 4-year degree. She is now in her 4th and last year! Carolyn was Captain of her high school team from 2004-2006 Carolyn was a member of the 1st Place 2003 PCA Candian National Championship Team: Port Moody Carolyn was a member of the 1st Place USA National Championship Team: Port Moody Carolyn is a graduate of the Port Moody Blues' Senior Varsity Cheerleading Team where she cheered for 4 seasons: 2002-2006.

CHELSEY MOORE Coaching: Youth L2 Heatwave and Sr L2 Avalanche gforcegymchels@gmail.com Chelsey has been with VAS since 2006 Chelsey was the founder and former Coach of the Langley All Star Cheer Program Chelsey spent 2006-07 working in Disney World Florida for work experience Cheered with Langley Minor Football 1993-2002 cheered West-Coast All-Stars 1997-2000 cheered VAS 2001-2002 placing 2nd in Anaheim and cheered with VAS in 2002-2003 placing 4th in Las Vegas coached different teams ranging in ages 4yrs-16yrs for Langley Minor Football 1998-2002 stunt coach for Brookswood Secondary 2002-2003 coached Rick Hansen Secondary 2003-2004 operated and head coached a new club Langley Gems 2004-2005 with the goal of preparing new athletes for the opportunity to cheer for a nationally ranked club. A number of girls she coached have gone on to be a part of different VAS Elite teams certified lifeguard trained in professional first aid and CPR

RACHEAL CURRY Coaching: Youth L2 Heatwave & Jr Twisters L1 gforcegymracheal@gmail.com Racheal started cheering at VAS 8 seasons ago. She has been a part of many National and International Titles Racheal has been on STAFF at G Force Gym since 2006 and loves coaching both Cheer and Tumbling classes / privates Racheal is a member of the VAS Senior Worlds Team that placed 4th at the 2008 and 2009 World Championships. Racheal is USASF/IASF credentialed to Level 4 Racheal possesses her First Aid & CPR Certificate

DENIKA GARRICK Coaching: Youth Storm L1 gforcegymdenika@gmail.com Coaching with VAS since 2006. Denika is loved by everyone!! Denika is a former member of the Port Moody Cheer Team 2005-06 and 2006-07 Seasons. Denika is a member of the VAS Sr Worlds Team and on the All Girl Canadian National Team that Won GOLD at the 2009 Worlds Championships. Denika was offered a full ride scholarship at Memphis University this past year (but is delaying her acceptance for now and staying with us)!! Denika is credentialed to Level 4 and possesses her first Aid and CPR

KIM STEVENS Coaching: Mini Quake L1 & Junior L1 Twisters gforcegymkim@gmail.com Kim has been coaching at VAS since 2006 Kim is a former member of the Sr. Hurricane Team and is now a member of the Senior L4 Reign Team. Kim is credentialed to Level 4 and possesss her first Aid and CPR Kim also volunteers at Banting Middle School where she coaches their Cheer Team Kim is a former member of the Port Moody Cheer Program where she competed on both Cheer and Dance Teams. Kim is a technically trained dancer and still competes in the dance and plays soccer, too.

ASHLEY IMPELLEZZERE Coaching: Sr Avalanche L2 Team gforcegymashleyi@gmail.com This is Ashley's 2nd Year with VAS and we are excited to have her working with our Elite Program this season. Ashley has been coaching at Cloverdale Community Cheerleading for 4 seasons and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our gym. Ashley is a member of the 2008 and 2009 VAS Sr. Worlds Teams. Ashley is credentialed to Level 3 and possesss her first Aid and CPR Ashley is also a diving Coach and coached the BC Team at the 2008 Summer Games and was awarded for her superb Coaching capabilities in all of BC.

PRIYANKA PANWAR Coaching: TINY RAINDROPS & Youth L1 Storm Team gforcegympriyanka@gmail.com Returning another season at VAS, we are excited to have Pinky! Known as "Jaya's Sister", Pinky started cheering at VAS 8 seasons ago!! Priyanka is a member of the VAS Sr. L3 Hurricane Team and graduated as a member of the Charles Best Secondary School Team Priyanka is credentialed to Level 2 and possesss her first Aid and CPR Priyanka is also the Birthday Party Head Staff Person who helps organize our Birthday Parties and ensure their success.

KEHLI MATTHEWS Coaching: The Mini Quake gforcegymkehli@gmail.com Returning to the Mini Quake L1 Team as an extraordinary Coach loved by all... Kehli has been an athlete at VAS since the 2005-06 season. Kehli is a member of the VAS Sr. L3 Hurricane Team and also cheered with the Port Moody Secondary School Team during her high school years. Kehli is credentialed to Level 3 and possesss her first Aid and CPR Kehli also teaches tumbling classes & Privates at VAS

SARA WRIGHT Coaching: The Sr. L2 Avalanche Team gforcegymsara@gmail.com Sara has been a cheerleader at VAS since 2005-2006. Sara has been a member of our Senior Worlds Team for 4 years and was also a member of the 2009 Canadian All Girl National Cheer Team that won GOLD at the World Championships. Sara was on the Sr Coed Team last year that won the All-Level Worlds Sara is a former gymnast and also played the sport of Rugby Sara coached at the Panther Gym for the past two seasons and is now coaching full time at VAS - We welcome Sara and her expertise to our Gym. Sara is credentialed to Level 4 and possesss her first Aid and CPR Sara also teaches tumbling classes and Privates at VAS

CARLY MONRAD Coaching: The Tiny Dew-a-Lots gforcegymcarly@gmail.com Carly was a member of the Sr Hurricane Team for 3 Seasons Carly was a member of the 2007-08 Port Moody Cheer Team Carly is credentialed to Level 2 and possesss her first Aid and CPR

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