XTREME CHEER ALTITUDE
Meet The Owners
Cara, Co-Owner & Coach
802-598-1198
xtremecheeraltitude@gmail.com
I’ve been coaching cheer for 26 years, helping athletes grow into confident, strong, and unstoppable champions – both on and off the mat. I coach our senior team and advance tumble classes, but you’ll often find me supporting all our other teams. Stunting is my favorite, and I love coming up with crazy ideas that challenge the kids (though, they secretly love it!). I can be a hard coach at times, but that’s how greatness is built. Cheer is our family passion – Tyson, my husband and personal trainer, jumps in to help condition when needed, Gavin cheers everyone on by visiting the gym regularly, and Emma, one of our program captains, leads with a die-hard attitude. Outside the gym, I love fishing, family get-togethers, exploring new places, and sharing life with three dogs, three cats, and two lizards. I can’t wait to meet all the new faces this season!
Amber, Co-Owner & Coach
802-391-7866
xtremecheeraltitude@gmail.com
Hello XCA families! My name is Amber, I am one of the co-owners at XCA. I cheered for Essex throughout middle and high school. I recently moved to St. Albans with my four kiddos. I returned to the cheer community in 2022 and joined XCA as a coach and transitioned to a co-owner in 2024 with Cara. My passion is guiding young athletes to reach their goals while building core memories. I feel so lucky to have an amazing coaching staff and all of our talented athletes. See you on the mat!
Meet The Coaches
Theresa
Coach
Hello Cheerleaders! My name is Theresa Japhet. I have been cheering since I was 6 years old. I began coaching to spread the love of the sport to others. I used to coach at Colchester Middle School. After running a successful competitive cheerleading program, I decided to pursue my passion to coach All-Star Cheerleading. I believe the sport of cheerleading can positively impact and change kids lives. I am excited to continue being a coach for all the amazing athletes at XCA and can’t wait for this magical season!
Alyssa
Coach
Hi friends! I am Alyssa. I joined the XCA coaching staff in 2024 and it was the best choice I have ever made! I was a cheerleader all throughout my grade school and high school career. I took a break in college to pursue my master’s degree in forensic psychology, but I am back with a passion to exist in the competitive cheer world again. I bring an eye for details and can focus my expertise on stunting basics and tight motions. I pride myself on being a safe space for all athletes. I love being a coach and supporting athletes on and off the mat. I cant wait to see where season 3 brings us, and I feel so lucky to work with such incredible athletes and coaches!
Ciara
Coach
Hey y'all! I'm coach Ciara. Many of you may know me as captain of our senior team for multiple years. I started cheering in the beginning of high school and joined XCA when the program first hit the mat! I take pride in bringing my skills as a former All-Star Cheerleader into the program and teaching athletes how to truly push themselves into the best they can be! I'm very excited to continue to cheer the program on and watch how we grow more and more in season 3!!!
MK
Coach
Hey there! I'm Mary Kate, but a lot of you know me as Coach MK. I've been involved with cheerleading since I was little, and I love the sport. I formerly coached in Milton for several years before taking a break to start a business. I love to bring positive energy and patience as a coach, meeting athletes where they are at, all while balancing the goals of the team as a whole. Outside of cheer, I sing in a professional acapella group with my husband Jake. We also enjoy adventuring with our pup Sirius. I co-own Vermont Doula Company and love helping families welcome their new babies into the world (future cheerleaders maybe?!). I'm excited to be back this season coaching our youngest athletes. I look forward to helping everyone bring their best energy and smiles to the Mat. Lets go XCA!
Meet The Junior Coaches
Emma
Junior Coach
Hi, my name is Emma! I've been cheering for 14 years and have been a team captain on multiple teams since the 8th grade. My drive, leadership, and strong work ethic have always pushed me to be the best athlete and teammate I can be. Cheerleading is truly my passion, and it has helped me through may of lifes challenges. This year, I'm excited to take that next step in my cheer journey as a coach for the Bubble Guppies! I can't wait to work with these amazing little athletes, help them grow, build confidence, and fall in love with cheer just like I did. I'm so excited to see where this season takes us, Lets go XCA!
Myley
Junior Coach
Stay tuned for more information about Myley!