ABOUT CTA

Lisa has lived in Morgantown, WV all her life. She was a competitive gymnast prior to entering the cheerleading world. In high school, she was given the All American cheerleading award at Morgantown High School. She was a WVU Varsity cheerleader and later performed on the WVU Dance Team while finishing her second bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture. Lisa has over a decade of cheer coaching experience including Suncrest Middle and University High Schools, as well as all star coaching. She has coached multiple teams that have won The U.S. Finals! Her dance choreography includes 5 years with Morgantown High Schools’ show choir, and 2 years with the WVU Dance Team. Lisa has earned many certifications throughout her career, including WVSSAC coach, certified judge, USA Gymnastics Certified, USASF credentialed in stunts and tumbling. She is also an accomplished bodybuilding champion! She has been awarded the WV Lightweight & Overall Champion, NPC Mid-Atlantic Lightweight and Overall Champion, 2-Time NPC Pittsburgh Lightweight Champion, and NPC Junior National 3rd place in Lightweight Bodybuilding. She is also a credentialed Fitness Instructor in Zumba (1 & 2, Tone, Sentao), PiYo, and Turbo Kick. Lisa’s biggest accomplishments and joy are being a mother to 4 beautiful daughters: Jessica, Stevie, Sabrina, and Sophia. She is a Parrothead and enjoys attending Jimmy Buffet concerts with her husband David. She loves the beach and fast roller coaster rides!

Stevie grew up in the world of tumbling and gymnastics. She continued her love for these sports and transitioned into competitive cheerleading and dance. After high school, Stevie spent the summer traveling with the National Cheerleading Association (NCA) Staff, where she performed, led, and instructed cheerleading camps. Stevie is pursuing to be a professional dental hygienist. Achieving a bachelor’s degree in Multidisciplinary Studies.

Zach grew up in Clarksburg, WV. He began cheering at age 8, where he cheered for his local school as well as all star cheerleading. He competed in the USASF Worlds cheerleading competition twice, while starting his coaching career at the age of 16! Zach started coaching at CTA in 2012 and is USASF certified in levels 1-5. He is also a WVSSAC high school cheer choreographer, as well as a certified judge. In 2018, Zach became the head coach for CTA’s first ever Worlds team! He has also coached multiple teams that have won The U.S. Finals, as well as won bids to the D2 Summit. In his spare time, Zach enjoys traveling and entertaining!

Avery grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and is currently studying occupational therapy at West Virginia University. She began all star cheering at just three years old, and has competed on levels 1 through 5 over the course of sixteen years! Avery is very excited to be starting her all star coaching career at CTA Highflyers! During her first year on staff, she helped coach the prep team, which won The U.S. Finals! When she is not cheering or studying, Avery loves walking her dog and spending time with family and friends!

Brianna has been a resident of Morgantown her entire life. She became a personal trainer in 2013 when she obtained both her NASM certification, as well as her Fitness Nutrition Specialist certification. She has been with CTA since 2015, where she has taught small group training for all ages and fitness levels, as well as large group, and outdoor boot camps. Brianna loves lifting weights and doing anything fitness related! She is married and a mother to two beautiful daughters. She and her family love camping on the weekends, or “glamping” as some would call it!