Mikki Carson

Served as Head Coach for the competition and sideline cheer programs, overseeing all aspects of team operations, athlete development, and competition preparation. Choreographed all competition routines, emphasizing strong fundamentals, clean execution, and strategic difficulty. Planned, coordinated, and executed program fundraisers; monitored and maintained the team budget to ensure financial responsibility.

Head Competition Cheer Coach at West Clermont Middle School (2025/04 - 2026/02))

• Served as Head Coach for the school's competition cheer program, overseeing all aspects of team operations, athlete development, and competition preparation.
• Choreographed all competition routines, emphasizing strong fundamentals, clean execution, and strategic difficulty.
• Planned, coordinated, and executed program fundraisers; monitored and maintained the team budget to ensure financial responsibility.
• Worked closely with parents to communicate competition fees, manage payments, and ensure transparency and organization throughout the season.
• Designed, ordered, and coordinated all competition props, ensuring safety, creativity, and alignment with routine themes.
• Led the team to an OAC State Championship Title, finishing as State Champions.
• Guided the program to OHSCCA Southwest District Championships in two divisions.
• Achieved multiple program milestones, including the school's first-ever UCA Regional Championship win and the first-ever UCA bid to UCA Nationals.

Head Competition and Sideline Cheer Coach at Pope Preparatory High School (2023-06 – 2025-02)

• Oversaw both competition and sideline cheer programs, ensuring consistency in skill development, team culture, and performance expectations.
• Choreographed all competition and sideline routines, focusing on crowd engagement, technical execution, and competitive scoring strategy.
• Designed and ordered all program uniforms while managing a uniform rotation cycle of 10+ sets, maintaining organization and cost efficiency.
• Collaborated with an all-star cheer gym to supplement athlete training and enhance preparation for high-level competitions.
• Led the team to a 2nd place finish at State Championships during my first year as Head Coach.
• Secured two UCA National Championship bids during my tenure.
• Guided the team to a Top 5 finish at UCA Nationals, reflecting national-level competitiveness and growth.

Head Cheer Coach at Whale Branch Middle School (2022-05 – 2023-05)

• Served as the first cheer coach in the school's history, establishing the program from the ground up.
• Designed and implemented a sideline cheer program centered on integrity, discipline, and strong cheerleading fundamentals.
• Built practice structure, expectations, and team standards to create a positive and sustainable program culture.
• Focused on teaching proper cheer technique, basic stunting skills, motions, jumps, and crowd leadership.

Cheer Coach at Wilmington Youth Cheer (2016-05 – 2020-05)

• Worked with youth athletes to develop foundational cheerleading skills, including motions, jumps, tumbling basics, and introductory stunting.
• Assisted under senior coaches before advancing to a Head Coach role for one season.
• Helped choreograph and teach age-appropriate routines, emphasizing safety, teamwork, and confidence.
• Fostered athlete growth in a supportive environment, preparing participants for middle school and high school cheer programs.

Junior Assistant Cheer Coach at Cheer Athletics (2016-05 – 2018-05)

• Began as a Junior Coach for a mini all-star team and progressed to working with junior-level and senior-level teams.
• Supported Head Coaches by assisting with practices, athlete skill development, and routine clean-up.
• Helped athletes master choreography following routine creation, with an emphasis on timing, technique, and performance quality.
• Assisted with choreography and taught stunting fundamentals, including proper grips for bases and back spots, flyer technique, and stunt safety.
• Developed a strong understanding of competitive cheer structure, athlete progression, and high-level training expectations.

High School Diploma – Ohio Virtual Academy (2017-02 – 2018-05)

Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy Sports Medicine with a minor in Coaching – Bluffton University (2018-08 – 2020-05)

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy Sports Medicine with a minor in Coaching – Valdosta State University (2020-08 – 2021-05)