Kimberly Newbern  

Hi my name is Kimberly Newbern I was a competitive cheerleader for 10 years where I won over thirty State and National titles in partner stunting, individuals and quads.  I was a member of the Jacksonville Jaguars ROAR from 2003-2006 where I was honored to tour to Greenland and perform for our troops.  I was also featured in the ROAR Calendar in 2004 and 2005.   After the ROAR I was given the opportunity to be cast in the movie Bring It On In It To Win It as a Shark and Shet dancer.  Since then I have been a member of the Sweet Hearts for Soldiers where in September of 2008 I was given the amazing opportunity to travel over seas to the Middle East and perform for our troops! In October of 2008 I became a staff member for International spirit.  We held our first international cheerleading camp in Puerto Rico. It's so rewarding to share my knowledge with children and adults all over the world!  In 2010 I was cast as the MADE coach on MTV for the Miami Beach Cheerleading episode. I was challenged to transform my team in six short weeks into a professional cheerleading team to perform in front of over 13,000 fans! It was a long hard journey! Seeing my MADE team pull together and finally become a team made me realize how they had also MADE me into a better coach. They stole my heart and changed my life. I will always cherish my experience with my MADE team. In December 2011 I traveled to Kuwait to perform for our troops with the Sweethearts for Soldiers. We traveled to 5 of our bases to boost the morale of the troops with our variety show! I am now the owner and head coach for the First Class Athletics Cheer dance Tumble and the Director of The Jacksonville Sharks Dance Team The Attack!  I enjoy developing talent each day!

Lori Johnson

Gym Manager

Kim Newbern

Front Desk

 

Chris Jaques

 Chris has over 30 years of advance tumbling instruction with the top gymnastics and cheerleading programs in Jacksonville.

Scott Mills


 · AACCA & USASF level 1-5 Certified

· Extensive knowledge of Athletic Healthcare and Injury Prevention through clinical trainings and college education.

· First Aid/ CRP

· Up-to-date knowledge of productive, proper, and safe techniques.

· Demonstrated knowledge of equipment, skills, and biomechanics.

· Teachings are motivated through techniques and kinesiology, rather than “The Force” and “Chucking it”.

· Hand Picked coach to assist in Kennesaw State University Tumbling.

· Total of 10 years experience, 4 served as traveling program educator/ coaches trainer. 

· High energy, huge sense of humor, and encouraging, positive coach. Some may take longer than others, but everyone can progress.

Wendie McCall

Jonathan Pol

My name is Jonathan Pol, known by many as Coach Jon.  I was an all-star cheerleader for 11 years, including the high school and college levels.  I have won over 125 regional, state and national titles with Florida Elite all-stars and River City all-stars.  I was an all-star male cheer solo competitor for 4 years coached by Kimberly Newbern where I won several state and national titles. I was an All American cheerleader and had the opportunity to go to Hawaii and cheer in the 2004 pro bowl half time show. My coaching career began in 2005 where I had the opportunity to coach the nationally ranked River City all stars.  We held a top 3 worlds title for 2 years.  In 2008 I moved back to Jacksonville and continued to coach competitive cheerleading winnning over 10 national and state titles. I have choreographed all levels including high school, Junior high, individuals and Pop Warner.  I am USASF certified in level 1-5 tumbling and stunting. Cheerleading is my passion; I love teaching athletes of all ages! I believe in hard work. If you work hard for it, you will achieve it! I live my life by the saying “IF YOU DON’T BELIEVE, YOU DON’T BELONG”.  If there is one thing I have learned in my career, “TOGETHER we make it happen! There is no I in TEAM, that’s why we stick TOGETHER”!!!! . I also work full time at St. Vincent’s Medical Center, where I am a Nurse. I am in school full time to get my BSN in nursing. I am so excited to take on this next big chapter in my life with two people that I have looked up to the most in life.

 

Nicole Glasgow

 Morgan McDuffie

 

Jamie Lester

Hello I am Jamie Lester & I have been a competitive cheerleaer for 5 years coached by Kimberly Newbern. At First Class Athletics I have coached the level one tiny team & special needs. I love that I get to help others experience & grow in a sport that I enjoy(:

Elise Parolise