Charlotte Allen retired in 2009 after 27 years of teaching school and she coached cheerleading for last 26 of them. Over the years, her squads have won numerous local, regional, and state championships and have been finalists and runner-ups at NCA Nationals. Because of her accomplishments in this area, she and her squads have helped produce and participate in such events as the Outback Bowl, the Orange Bowl, the Hula Bowl, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Dublin, Ireland, and the Down Under Bowl in Australia. Read More ...
Jasmyne Brown is from Lee's Summit, MO and has recently moved to Huntsville to attend Alabama A&M University. The Matrix is so lucky to have Jasmyne joining the staff! She brings expertise in Tumbling and Trampoline and will also be competing with The Matrix T&T Team! Jasmyne has won numerous awards, but some of her most recent accomplishments include the 2006 Level 9 NATIONAL JUNIOR CHAMPION on Trampoline and the 2007 Level 10 NATIONAL JUNIOR CHAMPION on Trampoline! She also placed 8th at the 2009 Visa Championships that were held August 15, 2009 in Dallas, TX! Please help us welcome Jasmyne to her new Alabama home!
Justin Celeski studied artistic gymnastics from the age of 11 to 14 and began his Trampoline & Tumbling career here at the Matrix in 2008. In three short years, Justin has excelled to the Junior Elite Level. Justin competes for the Matrix T&T team, where he has received countless awards in trampoline, double mini, and tumbling. Justin was awarded the bronze medal in both Level 8 Double Mini and Level 8 Tumbling at the 2009 Visa National Championships, and placed 6th at the 2010 Visa National Championships in Junior Elite Double Mini. He recently traveled to the Olympic Training Center in Texas where he was able to train under some of the most prestigious coaches in T&T today. Justin is a well loved member of the Matrix staff and was awarded a scholarship by the Matrix because of his hard work and commitment to both the recreational and T&T competitive programs. Justin hopes to one day follow in the footsteps of his mentor, Joy, and be a successful, full-time T&T coach.
Misty Capps is joining Team Matrix as the Coaching Manager and the Program Director for the NEW Sports and Athletic Training Program for boys and girls interested in specific conditioning for team sports! Misty moved from North Carolina, where she has been teaching Middle and High School Physical Education for the last six years. She received a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education with a concentration in Sports Management and a Minor in Business from Mars Hill College in NC. Misty received a scholarship to play college Women's Basketball at Mars Hill and played volleyball, basketball and softball in high school. She will finish her Master's Degree in Physical Education in July. Misty is fulfilling a life long dream to be part of a program that encourages and influences children by creating her own program that will be of her own design and will be sport specific for boys and girls of all ages!
Pennie Elmore has always had a great interest in Cheerleading and Tumbling and began her training in Junior High School. She has been coaching tumbling for over nine years and served as the Pre-School Program Manager at PEAK Performance in Arab, AL where her students have grown to love her demeanor and positive outlook. Pennie has also coached Levels 1 & 2 Recreational Gymnastics and PeeWee Mini All-Star Cheerleading Squads. Read More ...
Nancy Ikehara is originally from Hawaii. Nancy moved to Montgomery with her husband Brad to open Top Dog Cheerleading in 2001. She cheered at The University of Hawaii from 1993-1996, where she served as Captain from 1994-1996. While cheering at Hawaii, the squad was two-time West Division Champions and had two Top Ten finishes at the UCA College Nationals. Nancy placed 1st in the UCA College Partner Stunt National Championship Preliminaries and had two Top Ten finishes at the same event. She was the COA West Division Partner Stunt Champion and finished in the Top 5 at the COA Partner Stunt Nationals. Read More ...
Brad Lovvorn comes to The Matrix from Top Dog in Montgomery, AL. His numerous awards and accolades make him one of the most talented coaches in the world of cheerleading! His love for the sport and his focus on technique are a fantastic combination in preparing athletes for cheerleading and tumbling at any level. He is definitely a driving force behind the scenes of The Matrix and his relentless hard work and outstanding talents, help make The Matrix a one of a kind place to train.Read More ...
Sven Nielsen was a 4 time National Champion on trampoline and double-mini trampoline by the age of 11. Sven competed at Level 8 in gymnastics and qualified and placed in Nationals. Since Sven is Coach Joy's youngest son, he had the opportunity to spend much of his time in the gym surrounded by talented athletes, as well as, exceptional coaches. Sven played football throughout his High School career, putting his Trampoline and Tumbling on hold. He currently coaches recreational classes, as well as, helps Joy and Jeffery with the T&T Team program.
Joy Umenhofer In February 2008, Joy moved to Huntsville from Pocatello, ID to join The Matrix! She has been the owner of JoysJym in Pocatello since 1986 and has trained thousands of athletes worldwide to succeed in T&T, as well as life. Her passion for the sport and children make her the driving force behind the T&T program at The Matrix. Read More ...
Les Zarzeka is originally from Poland, where he obtained a Master's Degree in coaching and teaching at the Academy of Physical Education. Before immigrating to the United States in 1991, Les coached competitive gymnastics in Poland and Canada. His first gymnastics job in the United States was in Jacksonville, FL, where he coached girls' gymnastics. Several of his gymnasts competed and went on to become Florida State Champions. Les moved to Monroeville, Alabama in 1999, where he opened his own gym, Allstar Gymnastics. Four years ago, Les and his family moved to Huntsville, where he continues to enjoy coaching! The Matrix is thrilled to have Les' expertise on our staff!