Cheer

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Annual Cheer Calendar coming soon.

• 2025 CIF-SS Division 1AA Champions
• 2024 CIF-SS Division 1AA Champions
• 2023-2024 CIF-SS Division 1AA Coach of the Year - Dana Maas
• 2016 3rd Place UCA National High School Championships
• 2016 2nd Place USA National High School Championships
• 2015 4th Place UCA National High School Cheer Championships
• 2015 1st Place USA National High School Championships
• 2014 4th Place UCA National High School Cheer Championships
• 2014 1st Place USA National High School Championships
• 2012 1st Place USA National High School Championships
• 2010 1st Place USA National High School Championships
• 2009 1st Place USA National High School Championships
• 2008 1st Place USA National High School Championships
• 2007 1st Place USA National High School Championships
• 2005 1st Place USA National High School Championships

Dana Maas

HEAD COACH
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!

Tiffany BrommASSISTANT VARSITY AND JV COACH
Tiffany 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.

Alison KleszcewskiAssistant Varsity and JV Head Coach
Ali has been involved in cheerleading since 2001. She began her coaching career as a gymnastics instructor and cheer coach in 2002, and taught recreational and team gymnasts for 4 years before completely switching over to cheerleading. She has competed on advanced level All Star, High School and College teams since then and has competed four times at the USASF Cheerleading Worlds. Ali has also worked and judged for JAMZ and NCA cheerleading companies. Before cheerleading, Ali spent 10 years in competitive gymnastics having spent her last year training level 8.

Tia Thorson

ASSISTANT VARSITY AND JV COACH

Cambria Sipprell 

FRESHMAN HEAD COACH

• Tryout Information Meeting is April 9, 2025. 6pm Returning Players & 7pm Incoming Players in the SLH.
• Cheer Tryout Prep Clinic is available April 23, 2025, 3pm-5pm for those seeking more skill building prior to our auditions. You will need Athletic Clearance including physical to attend.
• Tryout clinics and auditions will take place May 7, 8 and 9 from 3pm-5:30pm at the SM CHEER MAT.
• Athletic Clearance (Select TCC and STUNT) and Cheer Applications are due May 5, 2025.
• Cheer Applications are due May 5, 2025. 
• Practices begin May 12^th 2-3 times per week based on team placement.
• Uniform Fitting: May 14^th, 2025.
• Summer Camp/Final Tryout: June 23–26, 2025.
• Summer Vacation (No Practice): June 27–July 13, 2025.
• Summer Youth Cheer Camp: July 14–16, 2025.

Download the flyer. 

• Performance Make Up and Hair in a mid-ponytail with a white ribbon. No jewelry or long fingernails.
• All black clothing (Full length Tank, T-shirt, or long sleeve with shorts or leggings) White athletic shoes.