HEAD COACHES

Shirley Crossley and her daughter Shirel are both fully qualified Cheerleading and Tumbling Coaches at Master Level.

Shirley has over 25 years of coaching experience. She has coached children of all ages in Gymnastics, Swimming, Trampolining, Dance and Cheerleading.

Shirel has many years experience performing in Gymnastics, Swimming, Trampolining, Cheerleading, Dance and choreographing many dance shows. She was a member of the North of England Squad for Gymnastics and a member of the Great Britain Squad competiting Nationally and Internationally for Trampolining. At the Cumbria Sports Awards, Shirel received The Rising Star Award for 2001.

Shirel has performed in dance shows and charity events all her life. She used to be an assistant teacher for the Cheerleading, Gymnastics and Dance classes at her school and has worked as a professional dancer in Carlisle and abroad.

Shirel has faced a fighting battle throughout her life after being born with a hearing problem; this affected her balance in all her sports. But she fought to obtain the best of her ability in each and everything she has done.

Any Charity events which take place the proceeds will be donated to ENT Department at the Cumberland Infirmary.

COACHES

Jonathon Kirby and Sean Crossley are both fully qualified Cheerleading and Tumbling Coaches.

Jonathon was a County champion gymnast and started Cheerleading at Heroes in December 2007. Jonathon showed great potential as a Coach and because of the demand and growth of Heroes there became an opportunity for a Coach. Heroes put Jonathon through his coaching qualifications which he has passed with flying colours. Jonathon is a valued Member of Heroes.

Sean has over 15 years of coaching experience. He has coached children of all ages in Swimming, Trampolining and Cheerleading.