Cheer

Annual Cheer Calendar coming soon.

Head Coach: Dana Maas

Dana Maas is an SMCHS alumni, former English and Religion teacher, and directed the Pep Squad for 23 years before becoming an SM Mom. She was a competitive gymnast and dancer before discovering cheer; a sport she is passionate about sharing with others.

Dana cheered at the University of California at Irvine, was a cheer instructor, choreographer, and camp director for the United Spirit Association, and is currently the co-owner of CHEERpros, a company specializing in cheer and dance events.

Coach Maas has choreographed for High School, All-Star, and Collegiate teams all over the country and has produced events, halftime shows, and performances locally and abroad. She has won 21 combined High School and All-Star National Titles, was named a CA State Coach of the year, and enjoys speaking at conferences and judging competitions. Dana is proud to be part of the SMCHS family and believes The Best is Yet to Come!

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Assistant Varsity & JV Coach: Tiffany BrommTiffany was a competitive gymnast for 5 years and a three time USA National Champion as a competitor here at Santa Margarita. She is a graduate of San Diego State University and was a four year member of the AZTEC stunt team. While at SDSU, Tiffany was a part of the Mascot Development Committee and also competed for two years as a member of a Co-ed All Star Team winning the 2001 USA Collegiate National Championship.

Tiffany has coached and choreographed for numerous Jr High, High School and College teams. Tiffany coached at Santa Margarita from 2006-2016, leading the squad to numerous USA National titles and UCA top 10 finishes. She has over 15 years gymnastics coaching experience. She was a part of United Spirit Association’s instructional cheer staff for 12 years, 8 years as a Head Instructor. She is a Varsity All Star certifies judge and judges Regional, National, and International Competitions including the 2013 Cheerleading Worlds and the 2016, 2017 and 2018 Varsity Summit.

Tiffany is AACCA Certified. She currently teaches 7th grade physical education and health at Serrano Intermediate School.

Tia Thorson- Associate director/ varsity coach

Tia Thorson is a proud SMCHS alumna and former four-year Varsity Cheerleader. During her time at SMCHS, she served as Varsity Captain and helped lead the program to its historic third-place finish at the UCA High School Nationals. Tia continued her cheerleading career at the University of Oklahoma, where she competed on the prestigious All-Girl Cheer Team for five years. During her collegiate career, she helped the Sooners capture two UCA College National Championships while competing in one of the most competitive divisions in collegiate cheerleading.

While at OU, Tia earned both her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in 
Interior Design. She also served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant within the Interior 
Design program, mentoring and supporting undergraduate students throughout their 
academic careers.

In addition, Tia has spent several years working as a UCA Staff and V!ROC Skills Instructor, teaching elite skills to some of the nation's top high school and collegiate cheer programs. Her extensive experience within the sport, combined with her network of collegiate 
coaches and industry professionals, allows her to provide valuable guidance to athletes 
interested in pursuing collegiate cheerleading and STUNT opportunities.

As a coach, Tia is passionate about developing well-rounded student-athletes who 
embody leadership, accountability, resilience, and a team-first mindset. She is committed 
to helping athletes reach their full potential both on and off the mat while fostering a 
culture of excellence, unity, and pride within the SMCHS Cheer program.
Outside of coaching, Tia works as a full-time Commercial Interior Designer in Irvine, 
California.

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Kaelie Sweet- JV Cheer coach

Growing up on the sidelines of Eagles football and basketball games, Kaelie (Sweet) Czarkowski developed a lifelong love of school spirit, athletics, and community. As a proud alumna of SMCHS, she is honored to return to her alma mater this year.

 

Her professional background spans sports entertainment, live event production, and game-day operations, most recently for the Los Angeles Chargers and the NFL's Game Presentation Department. She continues to work on premier events such as the NFL's Super Bowl, Draft, and International Games.

Kaelie has also worked with and managed professional cheerleading teams, including NFL cheerleading teams across the league, and spent more than 15 years as an instructor and judge with Varsity Spirit and the United Spirit Association (USA). She is passionate about helping student-athletes develop confidence, leadership skills, teamwork, and a strong sense of school pride.

• April 21^st           Tryout Prep Clinic REGISTER NOW!
• April 25^th           Complete Sports Physical and  Home Campus by selecting TCC and STUNT
• May 1^st               Athletes Complete Google Form Tryout Application
• May 6-8             Tryouts – Performance mid pony/bow, light makeup, Tank, Black shorts, cheer shoes
• May 12^th            Practices Begin (2-3x pw) May 19. June 1,2,3,8,9,10,15,16,17.
• June 22-24       Impact Summer Camp + Team Credentialing
• June 25- 12      Summer Vacation Dates
• July 13–15        Junior Eagles Camp and Practice Sessions Resume. July 13,14,15,20,21,22
• July 27-28         Choreography Camp Full Days
• Aug 4-6              Skills Camp Full Days