Powerhouse Athletics

POWERHOUSE ATHLETICS SENIOR STAFF:

JEN MELTON  PROGRAM DIRECTOR, FLAMES and HEAT COMPETITIVE CHEER & DANCE COACH, INTERMEDIATE-ADVANCED TUMBLING COACH and HEAD CHOREOGRAPHER:  Jen has over 15 years of coaching experience and currently judges cheer and dance nationally and internationally for WCA, Champion Spirit Group, Americheer, World Spirit Federation, America's Best, American Championships, Topspot, American Cheer and Dance Power, Cheer Expo Canada, Halifax Elite Canada and the British Columbia Worlds Cheer Championships.  She also cheered competitively in high school and on the collegiate level.  She was also an advanced tumbler.  She has coached several state-ranked competitive high school teams, such as Mt. Vernon and Wheaton North and also coached at Chicago Elite All-Stars.  She has many years of choreographing experience in cheer and dance and has choreographed professionally for many middle schools and high schools in Illinois.  Jen holds additional certifications from AACCA, ACEP, UCA, NCA, CSG, NCSSE and is also certified in sports first aid and CPR.  Jen is currently pursuing the master's level certification from NCSSE and is USASF credentialed in levels 1 - 5 and safety (endorsed by WCA).  Jen will also be certified as an instructor for NCSSE soon.  In addition, Jen also competed with the open dance team/National Champions, Powerhouse Pyros, in 2007.

 JOSH NORTHCUTT    BASIC-ADVANCED TUMBLING COACH, CHEER COACH, CAMP INSTRUCTOR and JUNIOR CHOREOGRAPHER     Josh has tumbled for more than 15 years and cheered at both the high school and collegiate levels.  Josh has also danced on the Powerhouse Pyros Open Dance Team.  Josh currently coaches advanced tumbling.  He judges cheer and dance as well.  He is CPR and first aid certified.   

     SENECA TATE, BASIC - ADVANCED LEVEL TUMBLING COACH, CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND MARKETING MANAGER     Seneca cheered through high school and was an elite gymnast/tumbler for over 15 years.  Seneca judges on the regional and state level for Topspot and is currently pursuing further credentialing.  She has competed in gymnastics for many years and brings much knowledge with her to PA.  Seneca also has a degree in marketing and acts as PA's current customer relations representative and marketing director. 

DAWN FEEZER, BASIC - ADVANCED TUMBLING COACH; DANCE/CHEER COACH     More info on Dawn coming soon!

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DOES PA HAVE A SPECIFIC COACHES' TRAINING PROGRAM THAT MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE COACHING AT PA? 

Yes!  PA has an extensive training program, designed to optimize correct technique and progressions for students, that must be completed by EVERY PA coach.  The PA coaches' training program is detailed, well researched for the most current and best coaching techniques, and very thorough.  The training program includes three sections:  written/comprehensive study; video demo and testing; and hands-on analysis of skills.  Our training program is designed to train our coaches:

1.  To adopt the same strategies and ideas so all coaches are coaching the same way and expecting the same things from their students.

2.  To gain a thorough understanding of the mechanics of each and every skill they will be teaching.

3.  To teach the importance of a thorough grasp of the basics in order to maximize progressions.

4.  To bring PA coaches together in understanding the importance of good coaching, both positive and negative reinforcement, and how to react in specific situations in order to provide the best and most positive environment for everyone.

5.  How to learn efficiency without sacrificing quality and how to manage coaching time.

6.  To learn how to spot effectively and to ensure the highest level of safety for students.

7.  To understand that every student is equally important and deserves equal time, attention and quality of coaching.

PA EMPLOYMENT:

PA IS ALWAYS ON THE LOOKOUT FOR QUALIFIED AND ENTHUSIASTIC COACHES AND STAFF!  PA IS A FUN AND EXCITING WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND WE ARE LOOKING FOR PERSONS WHO WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND HELP THEM IN EXCEL IN THE EXCITING SPORT OF CHEER, DANCE AND TUMBLING.  ALL POTENTIAL COACHES MUST COMPLETE THE OFFICIAL PA TRAINING PROGRAM (free of charge) AND COMPLETE CPR AND FIRST AID CERTIFICATIONS.  FOR AN APPLICATION, PLEASE CONTACT JEN MELTON AT 244-3363 OR E-MAIL powerhouseathletics@hotmail.com