LEADERSHIP TEAM

Director of Operations/ Owner

Erin Dolan earned a B.S. in Biology and Sports Medicine from Shepherd University.  She was a four year Shepherd University Varsity cheerleader and captain her last two years. She was also the catcher for Shepherd’s softball team. Before college, she cheered for football and basketball teams and served as the captain of the competition cheer squad at Chantilly High School in Virginia.  She was also captain of the Varsity gymnastics team and the State Champion softball team.  Erin has coached cheerleading, tumbling, and gymnastics for 24 years.  She is a certified judge of high school and all-star cheerleading.  Erin currently serves on the USASF Field Staff, the USASF Regional Advisory Board, the Cheer Coach & Advisor magazine's Coach's Panel, and on the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Board of Directors.  She is ARC CPR, ARC First Aid, and USAG Safety Certified. She is also USASF Levels 1-6 Credentialed in all areas. 

Front Office Manager

Mrs. Bertha has been at SCA since it opened.  She has been happily married over 39 years and has three children; Kristen, Kaitlyn and Kraig, and five beautiful grandchildren.  Both of her daughters tumbled and cheered at SCA and eventually became coaches. Mrs. Bertha has been involved with cheer as a coach at Rosehill Christian School and as a parent. She has a huge heart for children of all ages. Mrs. Bertha and her husband worked in the Youth Ministry for over 11 years.  Mrs. Bertha says, "She could not think of a better place for God to bring her to than SCA.  She loves being surrounded by youth in a happy and cheerful atmosphere where we can openly proclaim the word of God.

All-Star Cheer Director & Spirit Wear/Marketing Director

Yessiena Chavez, also called 'Yessie', coaches cheer teams and teaches tumbling classes. Yessie started competitive cheer at 10 years old at Cypress Academy of Gymnastics and cheered predominantly at Prodigy All-Stars. She retired from the sport at 21 years old as a collegiate and competitive International Level 5 (now classified as Level 7) cheerleader for the University of Houston and Apex Cheer and Athletics. Yessiena started her coaching experience at 18 years old, while in college at Lamar University and simultaneously cheering at her home gym, Prodigy All-stars. She later married into "army life" where she was frequently required to move across the globe, while continuing her coaching career at various gyms across the country. Yessie enjoys sharing her love for the sport with her athletes. Yessiena also finds it immensely rewarding to see them exceed past mental bounds, learn discipline and responsibility that promotes growth- even outside of the gym. 

Tumbling Director

William Fugate has been a part of the SCA family for over 7 years now. Coach William has been coaching cheerleading and tumbling for more than 12 years and has over 17 years of experience in this industry. With over 5 years of gymnastics, 13 years of cheerleading, and 3 years at the collegiate level,  Coach William has made it his pursuit  to bring his competitiveness and knowledge to help mold all athletes that walk through our doors. He aims to inspire them to become a better version of themselves, inside and outside of the gym. Throughout his athletic career Coach William has been an All-Star NCA National Champion and Collegiate NCA National Champion. Fun Fact: Coach William played college soccer as well! 

Billing & Technology Director

& School Cheer Administrator

 Ms. Shawna has been a part of SCA since 2015 when her daughter, Hannah, joined our program. She has three children: Deion, Katie, and Hannah, and one granddaughter, Brynn, who cheers with us now. Ms. Shawna holds a Bachelors of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies- Elementary and Special Education, a M.Ed. in Special Education, and a M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction- Reading Education. During the day, she is a Bilingual Educational Diagnostician for an area school district. She has served SCA as a parent, FCA Huddle Leader, and in various staff positions over the years. She has also served the community as a cheer coach for UPWARD Basketball Cheer, cheer/drill team coach & choreographer with the AAYFDT Ponies, as Assistant Youth Praise Dance Director/ Flag Instructor and Choreographer, and other volunteer roles in the communities she has lived in throughout the years. Ms. Shawna loves serving her SCA family!  

Stunting Director & School Cheer Lead

Dalton Abendroth holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Exercise & Sport Science and holds a Master of Science in Kinesiology. He started his college career at Texas State University and transferred to Sam Houston State University. where he was an NCA Collegiate National Champion. Coach Dalton has been on the field and on the sidelines. He played college football for a year and cheered for 4 years. Coach Dalton was a high school athlete for both wrestling and football teams. Coach Dalton is no stranger to UCA Gameday Nationals and feels that this experience adds to his skill as a coach.  Coach Dalton is passionate about balancing athleticism, sports psychology, and overall mental health. Coach Dalton is CPR and First Aid certified.

Special Events Director

Mallori Bailey was born and raised in Houston and has lived in Tomball for 5 years. She is the mom to a bright and precocious preschooler. In addition to her role as Special Events Director, Coach Mallori also coaches cheer teams, supports our front desk and marketing teams, coordinates pro-shop orders and sales as well as coaches tumbling classes. She has worked with children for several years previously as a babysitter, a nanny, as our Lil Flippers Preschool Assistance Teacher, and has volunteered for her church in Sunday School and AWANAs. In middle school and high school she was on the softball team. and in choir. Mallori is First Aid and CPR certified. 

All-Star Cheer Administrator

Nicole Shepard grew up in the Dallas/ Fort Worth area. Coach Nicole holds an Associate of Science degree from Barton Community College in Fort Riley, Kansas. Her cheer experience started in All-Star Cheer when she was in 3rd grade and continued into adulthood. She was a two-year varsity cheerleader in high school. After high school, Coach Nicole coached tumbling for a gym in Fort Worth before moving to the Houston area in 2014 for her husband to go to school. She loves the Houston area, minus the traffic. She is CPR/AED/First Aid certified.  Coach Nicole describes her personality as fun and bubbly. If she's not in the gym she can be found spending time with her husband Chris and their 3 children, Kyndall, Kynlee, and Kaedyn. 

Cheer Skills Lead

Tyler Chapa is a native Houstonian who now lives in Cypress-Tomball. Coach Tyler has a wealth of dance and cheer experience. He was a competitive dancer for three years before swiching to high school cheer. He attended Langham Creek High School and was a member of the varsity cheer cheer. Coach Tyler was an All-Star Cheerleader throughout high school at Prodigy All-Stars and Woodlands Elite. At the collegiate level, Coach Tyler cheered for Blinn College 2 years and the Univeristy of Houston.  Coach Tyler has a natural talent for working with athletes, is a people person and loves to make people smile. Coach Tyler is CPR and First Aid certified.