Owner and Head Coach

Sideline/GameDay and Traditional Competition Team Coach, Tumbling Coach

Stephanie began cheering at age 4 in the Arizona Pop Warner Football League and went on to be a four-year high school cheer captain and All-State Cheerleader in Arizona. She was also selected to represent Arizona High Schools at the Gridiron Exchange Bowl in Brisbane, Australia.

A proud mom of two adult children—both McMinnville High School cheer alumni—Stephanie loves sharing her passion for cheerleading with MYC athletes. She eagerly anticipates each new season and admits to getting emotional every year at the end-of-season banquet.  Stephanie has been active in the community since moving to the area in 2007 serving as a team mom, volunteer coach or youth sport coordinator in a variety of sports before her involvement with MYC. She has been involved with MYC since its inagural season (2013-2014), has served as a Head Coach since 2015 and became the Owner and Director in 2018.

Outside of cheer, Stephanie enjoys hiking, reading, watching movies and listing to true crime podcasts. Fun facts about her: she is addicted to nugget ice and Diet Pepsi.

This season Stephanie is coaching Team Mystic and Team Eclipse. She also coaches Cheerology Tumbling classes and private lessons.

Assistant Director

Sideline/GameDay and Traditional Competition Team Coach, Tumbling Coach

Samanth, AKA Coach Sam, has been involved in cheerleading for many years, beginning as a Varsity cheerleader for all four years at McMinnville High School and continuing with two years at George Fox University. When McMinnville Youth Cheer was founded in 2013, she jumped at the opportunity to coach and has loved it ever since.

Coaching youth athletes is truly Sam’s passion. She is dedicated to helping young cheerleaders grow not only in their skills, but also in their confidence, leadership, and teamwork. Her goal is to create a fun and positive environment where every athlete feels supported and excited to learn.

Sam currently serves as the Assistant Director of McMinnville Youth Cheer and coaches Team Mystic, Team Eclipse, Cheerology Tumbling Classes, and private lessons.

Outside of cheer, Sam enjoys life in Dayton with her husband, whom she married in 2021 after the two met country line and swing dancing. Together they have two children and three dogs, and Sam—an animal lover—dreams of one day owning a farm. A fun fact about her: she can ride and even do tricks on a unicycle! Also, she is proud of her little sister – Coach Randi.

Sam has been coaching with MYC since 2013. This season she will be coaching Teams Mystic, Galaxy and Eclipse. She also coaches Cheerology Tumbling classes and private lessons.

Sideline/Traditional Competition Team Coach

Jordan, AKA Coach Jordie has been coaching with McMinnville Youth Cheer since 2021, working with both the Minis and Youth teams. Before stepping into her coaching role, she cheered at McMinnville High School and was proud to be part of the very first team to win state.

Outside of cheer, Jordie teaches 5th grade and is passionate about helping kids grow—whether in the classroom or on the mat. She brings that same dedication to building confidence, teamwork, and spirit in every athlete she coaches.

When she’s not teaching or coaching, Jordie enjoys spending time with her husband and their dog, playing tennis, paddle boarding, crocheting, and curling up with a good book.

She is excited to continue sharing her love of cheerleading with McMinnville Youth Cheer and looks forward to another amazing season coaching Team Vortex this season.

Sideline/GameDay Team Coach, Tumbling and Stunting Coach

Kylie has been coaching with McMinnville Youth Cheer since her Senior year at MHS. She was a cheerleader with MYC for six years then went on to cheer for McMinnville High School’s Varsity team for four years. After High School Kylie attended California Bapist Univeristy (CBU) where she recently graduated from with a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science. At CBU she cheered as a D1 athlete on the Advanced Team (Blue Crew). Kylie is excited to be back at MYC coaching a team full time now.

Throughout her cheer career, Kylie has served MYC as an athlete, high school mentor, and now coach. She loves sharing her passion for cheerleading—especially stunting—with her athletes and has earned numerous accolades, including two-time Oregon All-State Group Stunt Champion, Oregon State Champion, USA Cheer High School National Champion, USA Cheer Collegiate Champion, NCA Collegiate Champion, and NCA Collegiate Grand Champion.

Outside of cheer, she enjoys hiking, camping, and attending country music festivals. Kylie is currently attending George Fox University working on her Doctorate of  Physical Therapy.  A fun fact about Kylie is that she was on the very first MYC team as a third grader!

Kylie has been a coach with MYC since 2022 and will be coaching Team Nova this season; she also Coaches Cheerology Tumbling classes and private lessons.

Sideline Team Coach

Adriana has been coaching  with MYC since 2023 and brings both experience and heart to every practice. As a coach and a proud cheer mom, she has a unique perspective on the dedication, teamwork, and spirit that go into every performance.

She is passionate about creating a positive, high-energy environment where athletes feel supported, confident, and excited to grow. Whether perfecting a new stunt or sharing a laugh at practice, Adriana believes cheer should be challenging, rewarding, and, above all, fun.

Outside of coaching, Adriana enjoys spending time in nature—especially enjoying the calmness of the beach—being adventurous, and trying new foods and experiences. She also loves cheering her own athlete on from the sidelines and connecting with other cheer families.

Adriana will be coaching Team Force this season and is thrilled for the season ahead. She can’t wait to help each athlete shine both on and off the mat.

Sideline Team Coach

Kristina cheered all 4 years of high school for McMinnville High Varsity. She started her cheer career as an MYC Athlete and after high school graduation in 2020 returned to coach the program she learned from. She competed and cheered all 4 years of High School, learning new techniques and improving day by day. Her team brought home National and State titles.

Kristina is currently working and attending college in addition to coaching.

Kristina will be coaching Team Force and is excited to coach this team because she not only can still enjoy the sport she grew up around, but can help better the future grizzly cheer team so that they have an amazing experience as much as she did!