Meet the team behind the energy, discipline, and confidence.
Our Cheer Camp Staff bring experience, heart, and high standards to everything they do. From building strong fundamentals to pushing athletes toward their personal best, this team is all about growth on the mat and beyond it. They are mentors, motivators, and leaders who know that great cheer is built on trust, teamwork, and consistency.
Get to know the coaches who set the tone, bring the hype, and create an environment where athletes feel supported, challenged, and ready to shine.
Cristina P.
CEO
I am a dedicated coach and educator committed to helping every athlete reach their full potential. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Child and Adolescent Studies from Cal State Fullerton and my Master of Education from Azusa Pacific University. I’ve coached teams for more than 30 years and have served as a stunt official for the past two years. With extensive experience in the sport of stunt, I’m passionate about growing the field and supporting athletes at every level. I’m especially proud to offer tuition-free camps to schools across Southern California, giving more athletes the opportunity to train, learn, and thrive.
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Eric S.
Program Director
Our Program Director, Eric, has been actively involved in cheerleading at all levels for over 30 years. He’s served as a competitor, coach, technical advisor, competition judge, and trainer to teams of all levels, from middle school to college and all-stars alike. He’s also a former Head Instructor for Summer camps for USA and a team apparel specialist and uniform designer for top spiritwear brands. Eric joined the Elite Spirit Camps family in 2018 and is extremely excited to work with teams, coaches, and athletes at camp every season! In his spare time, Eric loves to travel the world, read, and eat. His favorite foods? Anything spicy…and donuts!
Tsadey W.
Camp Director
Hey Elite Fam! It’s your girl Tsadey, AKA T-Willi. I cheered for 7 years, and fun fact: I also did color guard for 5 years. I cheered at Riverside City College for 2 years, and my favorite memory has to be winning NCA both years with some of my closest friends. I have a true passion for cheerleading and love training athletes both mentally and physically to help take them to the next level. This will be my 6th year with Elite, I love and appreciate this program so much. I’m always excited to see and meet all your athletes every summer.
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Ayden F.
Assistant Camp Director
My name is Ayden and I have been a cheerleader for 7 years and have been with Elite Spirit Camps for 5 years. I am from San Diego and in my free time I love to teach tumbling and stunting. I am national and world champion and have cheer at the California Allstars for the last few years. I am also the California State University Monterey Bay head Cheer coach.
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Melissa C.
Director of Operations
Melissa C. pairs a background in dance, cheer, and performance with experience coaching and officiating STUNT. Known for being organized and dependable, she supports Cheer Camp through administrative coordination and behind-the-scenes support.
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Cynthia S.
Operations Lead
My name is Cynthia and I am a dedicated cheer and stunt coach with over seven years of experience as an athlete and four years of coaching experience. I cheered collegiately at Riverside City College for two years and am currently attending California State University San Marcos, where I am majoring in Psychology. I also bring valuable perspective to the sport as a certified stunt official.
I specialize in stunt technique, skill progression, athlete development, and choreography, and I am passionate about helping athletes grow both physically and mentally. Helping athletes build strong fundamentals, clean technique, and confidence. I enjoy working with teams at all levels and supporting their growth through safe, effective training and creative choreography.