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
Kiley
Coach/Social Media Manager
Hi everyone! I’m coach Kiley. I cheered for six years, and this will be my 5th year coaching. My biggest strength is my knowledge of advanced tumbling skills, and I love being able to help the program excel through spotting and skill building. I work hard as a coach with Hailstorm, and I also work behind the scenes as part of XCA’s new social media team. This season is going to be our best one yet and I can’t wait for our teams to hit the mat again!
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 and athletes that are part of the LGBTQ+ community. 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!
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!
Lisa
Coach
My name is Lisa Godin and I am a married mom of 4. I love my job working with 400 middle school students at Milton Middle School, and my happy place is the beach. After watching my amazing daughters cheer for the past 9 years, I am so excited to be joining the coaching side of XCA!
April
Coach
Hi I’m April, but some of you may know me as Alexis’ mom. I am excited to be joining the coaching team for XCA. I was a team mom for Hailstorm for the 24-25 season and loved it! I cheered all through high school and have been waiting for the right time to get back into it and feel coaching is the perfect way. When not coaching, I can be found spending time with both my children and my pets.
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!!!