Meet Our Coaches

Ashley is part owner of Gresham Youth Cheer - she started the program back in 2016 to bring a youth cheer program to the community as she felt it was needed. Thus, making GYC the first Recreational Youth Cheer program in Gresham that brought sideline and competition cheer to youths.

She has been connected to the cheer world for over a decade and through that time has become certified for many different things to help benefit her athletes and made connections with other coaches, programs and vendors in the state of OR and WA.

She has been in healthcare her whole life working in the Veterinary field, Dental and Medical. She is currently a Revenue Cycle Manager for a Substance Use and Behavioral Health Facility and is extremely passionate about helping others who are in need. Being able to bring smiles and build a passion in youths for cheer has meant the world to her.

She enjoys dancing and choreographing routines, hiking, being with her dogs, camping, listening to music, going to concerts, horseback riding, cuddling her grandson and going to Disney.

- First-Aid/CPR Certified

- Concussion, Heat Acclimatization & Steroid Safety Trained

- OSAA Interrupting and Preventing Discriminatory

Acts Training

- OSAA Spirit Safety Trained

- USA Cheer Member

- AACCA Certified

- NFHS "Fundamentals of Coaching" Certified

- NFHS "Social Media" Certified

- NHFS "Protecting Students from Abuse" Certified

- NHFS "Bullying, Hazing and Inappropriate Behaviors" Certified

- NHFS "Sportsman" Certified

- NHFS "Engaging Effectively with Parents" Certified

- NFHS "Student Mental Health and Suicide Prevention" Certified

- Oregon Cheerleading Coaches Association (OCCA) Member

Coach Lynn'aa is part owner of GYC, she helped show how important the program would be to the community by demonstrating what cheer was and meant to youths. It was a sport that she has held near and dear to her heart since she was 9 years old.

After 4 years at GHS being on the Rhythmettes Cheer and Dance team plus 2 year on GYC, being in the first GHS cheerleader in the Les Schwab Bowl in 4 years (performed on Team Columbia), 2 years in All Star Cheer, 3 years of gymnastics and dancing since she was 2 - her time has come to finally coach.

She is working on getting her associates at MHCC in education and will transfer to EOU for her Graduates and UofO for her Master in Elementary Education to become a teacher. She currently is a preschool teacher and enjoys working with youths.

She enjoys cheer, dance, music, her cat (Clawdeen), hanging with her friends, going to concerts, snuggling with her baby boy and going to Disney and the Beach.

- First-Aid/CPR Certified

- Concussion, Heat Acclimatization & Steroid Safety Trained

- OSAA Interrupting and Preventing Discriminatory

Acts Training

- OSAA Spirit Safety Trained

- NFHS "Fundamentals of Coaching" Certified

- NHFS "Protecting Students from Abuse" Certified

- NHFS "Bullying, Hazing and Inappropriate Behaviors" Certified

- NHFS "Sportsman" Certified

- NHFS "Engaging Effectively with Parents" Certified

- NFHS "Student Mental Health and Suicide Prevention" Certified

- Oregon Cheerleading Coaches Association (OCCA) Member

- Daycare Assistant to Teachers and Student to become Elementary Teacher

Coach Jasmine did cheer in high school, as well as an adult amateur team after high school. Her kids have been involved with All-Star cheer the last 4 seasons. She has experience working with children of all different abilities. The sunshine makes her happy, and she loves paddle boarding with her family in the summer. She is so excited for the season and to watch each child learn and accomplish new skills!

- First-Aid/CPR Certified

- Concussion, Heat Acclimatization & Steroid Safety Trained

- OSAA Interrupting and Preventing Discriminatory

Acts Training

- OSAA Spirit Safety Trained

- NFHS "Fundamentals of Coaching" Certified

- NHFS "Bullying, Hazing and Inappropriate Behaviors" Certified

- NHFS "Sportsman" Certified

- NHFS "Engaging Effectively with Parents" Certified

- NFHS "Student Mental Health and Suicide Prevention" Certified

- Oregon Cheerleading Coaches Association (OCCA) Member

Coach Jasmine is a single mom to two amazing girls and a pet parent to 2 big boy cats and 1 tiny diva! She has worked 12+ years in the medical field, currently rocking it as a medical assistant. She also is a Cheer and Dance alumna, now being a cheer mom and coach, she was an elite all-star parent for 8 years. She is an outdoor enthusiast with a special love for all things water.

- First-Aid/CPR Certified

- Concussion, Heat Acclimatization & Steroid Safety Trained

- OSAA Interrupting and Preventing Discriminatory

Acts Training

- OSAA Spirit Safety Trained

- NFHS "Fundamentals of Coaching" Certified

- NHFS "Bullying, Hazing and Inappropriate Behaviors" Certified

- NHFS "Sportsman" Certified

- NHFS "Engaging Effectively with Parents" Certified

- NFHS "Student Mental Health and Suicide Prevention" Certified

- Oregon Cheerleading Coaches Association (OCCA) Member

Coach Cat has been with GYC since 2022, she came to us straight out of high school and interviewed days after her 18th birthday. She comes from a small south coastal town so coming to a bigger town was a change but it was worth it to come coach for our athletes.

She has been cheering for a long time and is currently in college to becoming a dentist she is finishing out her undergrad before moving on to med school. She has made a long commute from her university to be a coach and now we will see her as a guest coach as she finishes up her degree.

She enjoys cheer, going to San Francisco, hanging with her friends, being involved in groups at college and being a part of a community.

- First-Aid/CPR Certified

- Concussion, Heat Acclimatization & Steroid Safety Trained

- OSAA Interrupting and Preventing Discriminatory

Acts Training

- OSAA Spirit Safety Trained

- NFHS "Fundamentals of Coaching" Certified

- NHFS "Protecting Students from Abuse" Certified

- NHFS "Bullying, Hazing and Inappropriate Behaviors" Certified

- NHFS "Sportsman" Certified

- NHFS "Engaging Effectively with Parents" Certified

- NFHS "Student Mental Health and Suicide Prevention" Certified

- Oregon Cheerleading Coaches Association (OCCA) Member

- Student in undergrad to become a dentist

Coach Paola has been cheering for five years and had the incredible opportunity to perform in the New Year’s Day Parade in London as an All-American cheerleader. She was a mentor for two years at Parkrose High School and competed in both traditional cheerleading and the 5A Game Day division throughout high school. Her team placed 5th in the Game Day division at Sherwood, and she earned 2nd place in jumps at UCA camp.

Her favorite aspects of cheer are tumbling and stunting, but she also cherishes the strong bond formed with teammates. One of her favorite memories is attending UCA camp during her senior year and the unforgettable team bonding experiences she was fortunate to experience. Cheerleading has taught her discipline both personally and professionally, as well as leadership skills—especially in her role as co-captain.

Currently, she is working on getting her real estate license. Outside of cheer, she loves spending time with friends and family, going camping, hiking, and being with my two dogs, Archie and Lucas.

Her goal with ESYC is to inspire young athletes to keep doing what they love, no matter what challenges they face. She is excited to work with the amazing athletes, watch their progress, and see the excitement on their faces as they master new skills and build lifelong friendships.

- First-Aid/CPR Certified

- Concussion, Heat Acclimatization & Steroid Safety Trained

- OSAA Interrupting and Preventing Discriminatory

Acts Training

- OSAA Spirit Safety Trained

- NFHS "Fundamentals of Coaching" Certified

- NHFS "Bullying, Hazing and Inappropriate Behaviors" Certified

- NHFS "Sportsman" Certified

- NHFS "Engaging Effectively with Parents" Certified

- NFHS "Student Mental Health and Suicide Prevention" Certified

- Oregon Cheerleading Coaches Association (OCCA) Member