Our coaching staff are all experts in their chosen field and have all completed their Working with Children Check and coaching credentials.
Our qualifications reflect the various styles of accreditation being obtained under various governing bodies including Gymnastics Australia/Victoria and International All-Star Federation (IASF).
Director/Owner
IASF Coaching Certification Level 2
Lauren started dance at the age of 5 and has continued for over 40 years. Lauren has danced in many performances including the AFL Grand Final, Melbourne Grand Prix and Rock Eisteddfod in which her school placed 2nd.
She is married to Cam (known as music man Cam to our athletes) and a mum of two girls who both enjoy dance and cheerleading.
Lauren enjoys working with children of all ages and promotes a safe, encouraging and fun training environment. Her favourite part of being a coach is seeing the excitement on the athletes faces when they achieve a new skill.
Lauren currently competes on the Adult Pom Team and Adult Cheer Team and absolutely loves it.
Lauren has a Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management).
IASF Coaching Certification Level 3
Rebecca had danced jazz and contemporary for 20 years before stepping into the cheer and gymnastics world. Her love of performance has led to national and international performance gymnastics opportunities including representing Australia with the 2017 Gymnastic NSW Performance Team. Before moving to Melbourne, she co-owned and coached at a cheerleading and gymnastics club and fell in love with sport and the All-Star community.
Rebeccca enjoys coaching athletes of all ages and passing on her love of cheer and dance to her students. She has over 10 years experience in coaching cheer and dance and is extremely proud to have produced State, National and Grand Champions across her cheer and dance teams with Elite. Rebecca has also competed with Elite’s Adult Pom team and loves encouraging people of all ages to try something new!
Outside the gym Rebecca spends her time sending relatable parenting memes to her husband and is a Mum of two young girls. She works as a Registered BAS Agent and has completed a Bachelor of Arts, Cert III Administration and Cert IV Bookkeeping.
IASF Coaching Certification Level 5
Alex returns to Elite after running and being the head coach of the Deakin University cheer program in 2022.
Alex is very much looking forward to returning to Elite and using all his experience to help better his athletes.
Alex has completed a Diploma of Nursing and is currently studying a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy. Alex hopes to be able to use all his medical knowledge into providing the best support to his athletes.
Alex currently competes in Cheer and Dance.
IASF Coaching Certification – Level 4
Amy began dancing at the age of two and has never stopped. She has trained and performed recreationally, competitively, and professionally throughout her life. In 2019, she was named Follow Your Dreams Masters Jazz Soloist National Champion and Masters Contemporary Soloist National Runner-Up.
Her training spans Classical Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, Pom, Lyrical, Tap, Hip Hop, Acrobatics, Contortion, Aerial Silks, and Aerial Hoop. Amy brings over 18 years of teaching experience, including 10 years as a studio owner, where she led teams, mentored coaches, and developed positive, athlete‑centred programs.
Amy was introduced to All‑Star Cheerleading in 2008 and quickly developed a strong connection to the sport and its community. She is a Level 4 IASF Credentialed Coach with a focus on injury prevention, mental health, and long‑term athlete wellbeing. Her coaching philosophy supports athletes of all ages to build confidence, strength, and courage while maintaining safety, enjoyment, and sustainability in movement.
Amy is committed to disability inclusion and accessible participation in cheerleading and dance. Informed by both professional practice and lived experience as a parent of two teenagers with additional needs, she advocates for inclusive, neuro‑affirming environments that allow athletes of all abilities to feel valued, capable, and connected.
Outside the gym, Amy enjoys hiking with her husband and spending time in nature. She holds a Certificate III in Recreational Activities (Dance), a Certificate IV in Dance Teaching and Management, and a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, and is currently studying Creative Arts and Health through the University of Tasmania.
Liv was an elite-level gymnast for nine years, representing her state on multiple occasions before making the transition to cheerleading.
She joined Elite in 2022 and now competes on our Senior Level 3 Cheer Team and International Cheer Team. With a strong background in gymnastics, Liv particularly enjoys the tumbling aspect of cheer bringing valuable experience in strength, flexibility, and technique to her cheer career. She is excited to share her knowledge and love for the sport with young athletes, helping them grow in both skill and confidence.
Liv looks forward to developing as both an athlete and a coach while supporting young cheerleaders on their journey.
IASF Coaching Certification Level 2
Lucy had been cheering since 2020, after coming from a dance background. She has always had a strong passion for cheer, and has aspired to be a coach. She is excited to be a new coach at Elite this year. She prioritises safe skill progression, and creating a fun environment for all athletes to feel included and enjoy the sport.
Lucy is studying a Bachelor of Paramedicine at Monash University, where she is also on the Cheer Team.
A cheer highlight of hers was representing Australia at FISU University World Championship in Croatia, with her Monash University team in 2024.
IASF Coaching Certification Introductory Level
Allie, started dance at just 3 years old and gymnastics at 7, developing a strong foundation in strength, flexibility and performance. After moving to Australia, she joined Elite in 2018 and has proudly been part of the club ever since.
Over her time at Elite, she has gained valuable experience as both an athlete and mentor, including being part of the 2021 National Championship–winning team and representing the club internationally at the Global Games in Hawaii.
Passionate about working with young athletes, Allie is dedicated to creating a positive, supportive and fun environment where athletes can grow in confidence, skill and teamwork. She values hard work, resilience and sportsmanship, and aims to help athletes develop both on and off the mat.
This year, Allie is excited to continue coaching at Elite, supporting athletes to reach their goals while sharing her love for cheerleading.
Rosie discovered cheerleading when she was 11 and quickly fell in love with the sport. She loves performing at competitions, learning new skills and hanging out with her teammates.
Rosie was part of Elite’s first International Teams in 2025.
Rosie has always wanted to be a coach and loves being able to share her passion for cheer and inspire athletes while helping them build confidence and achieve their goals.
Rosie currently competes on Elite’s Level 2 and 3 teams.
Aside from cheerleading, Freya is an active life saver at ISLSC and currently holds her Bronze medallion and IRB crew qualifications. She also enjoys reading, hanging out with friends and watching movies.
This year Freya is eager to take on the role of coach and aspires to develop both as a coach and an athlete.
Freya currently competes on our Senior Level 3 team.
