Owner and Head Coach

Sideline/GameDay and Traditional Competition Team Coach, Tumbling Coach

Stephanie is in her 13th season coaching with McMinnville Youth Cheer and her eighth season serving as Director. She began cheering at age four 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. 

Outside of cheer, Stephanie enjoys hiking, reading, and watching movies. 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 and Eclipse. She also coaches Cheerology Tumbling classes and private lessons.

Sideline/Traditional Competition Team Coach

Maranda—better known as Coach Randi—is excited to be back for her fourth year coaching with McMinnville Youth Cheer. She’s also proud to be the “younger (and cooler!)” sister of Coach Sam. Known for her spirit and silly faces, Randi brings energy, enthusiasm, and heart to every practice.

Cheer has been a big part of Randi’s life, from her own years cheering at McMinnville High School and  Western Oregon University to now sharing her experience and passion as a coach. She loves helping athletes grow, while keeping the fun and positivity at the center of it all.

Outside of cheer, Randi teaches third grade—so managing energy and excitement is definitely one of her superpowers! She and her husband share their home with two adorable (and slightly chaotic) dogs. When she is not shouting 5-6-7-8, she enjoys sewing, line dancing, and the occasional well-deserved nap.

Maranda has been an MYC coach since 2022 and will be coaching Team Vortex this season.

Sideline/GameDay Competition Team Coach

Esia cheered with McMinnville Youth Cheer during her 7th and 8th grade years and went on to cheer all four years on the Varsity team at McMinnville High School. After graduating, she returned to MYC as part of the coaching staff while continuing her education at Oregon State University. She is now pursuing her Veterinary Technician certification through Penn Foster, with plans to work in a clinic, continue her undergraduate studies in animal science, and ultimately earn her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree.

Esia loves spending her free time walking her German Shepherd, Gruff, watching new movies, sewing, and playing video games with her partner, Braeden.

This season, she is especially excited to help establish MYC’s first fully dedicated Game Day team. Spirit and showmanship have always been some of her favorite aspects of cheerleading, and she looks forward to sharing that passion with her athletes.

Esia began coaching for MYC in 2022, this season she will be coaching Team Nova.

Sideline/GameDay Competition Team Coach

Madison (Madi) grew up dancing with Van De Veere Productions and Marchant Ballet in McMinnville before shifting her focus to cheerleading at McMinnville High School. She competed on the Varsity team all four years, served as a co-captain her senior year, and helped lead her team to a 2013–14 Stunt Group State Champion title.

After graduating in 2014, Madison attended Alvernia University in Reading, PA, where she continued her passion for performance by dancing on the university’s team all four years. Once again, she stepped into leadership as a co-captain during her senior year.

Madison holds a master’s degree in education and has several years of classroom teaching experience. She now works as a marketing director while also dedicating her time and talent to McMinnville Youth Cheer.

Madison Coached the 2018-2019 season with MYC and returned as a coach since 2024. This season she is coaching Team Nova.

Sideline Team Coach

Adriana has been coaching cheer for three years 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 is thrilled for the season ahead and can’t wait to help each athlete shine both on and off the mat.

Adriana has been coaching with MYC since 2023 and will be coaching Team Force this season. 

Sideline/GameDay and Traditional Competition Team Coach

Brenna has been coaching cheer off and on since 1998, working with athletes ages 5 to 18. A lifelong McMinnville resident and former Grizzly cheerleader, she has a deep connection to the local cheer community. She has also taught at Wascher Elementary for the past 25 years.

Brenna joined McMinnville Youth Cheer in 2013 when the program began, coaching the Rookie Team, moving to the  Youth Team until 2018. She later returned to coach the McMinnville High School Varsity team during the 2022–23 seasons, helping lead them to an Oregon State Title. She is most proud of her role as “Team Mom” throughout her daughter’s cheer career, ensuring every athlete feels supported, cared for and well fed.

In her free time, Brenna enjoys renovating her family’s farmhouse, attending truck pulls, and spending time at Disneyland with her favorite people.

Brenna was a coach with MYC from 2013 to 2018 and has rejoin the coaching staff in 2025. She will be coaching Teams Mystic and Eclipse this season.

Specialty Coach – Stunting and Tumbling

Teke is entering his third season coaching with McMinnville Youth Cheer, where he often works behind the scenes focusing on stunting and tumbling. He has also helped coach the McMinnville High School Varsity team, winning an Oregon State Title during the 2022–23 season, and assists with stunting at Linfield University.

An accomplished athlete himself, Teke cheered for three years on the MHS Varsity team, spent ten years in All-Star Cheer, and was a stunter for the Portland Blazers Stunt Team. He loves partner and group stunting and enjoys teaching athletes how to start or improve their stunting skills.

When he’s not coaching or in the gym, Teke enjoys fishing, riding quads on the sand, longboarding, and spending time on the water. He also loves getting involved in the community, and you will see him handing out candy with MYC cheerleaders during the annual Santa Light Parade.

Teke been a specialities coach with MYC since 2023, focusing on Stunting and Tumbling.