Meet Our Powerhouse Team!

With over two decades of experience in the cheerleading and dance industry, Coach Jay is a respected and dynamic leader known for developing confident, high-performing athletes on and off the mat. Her career is rooted in a passion for excellence, equity, and empowerment—values that align seamlessly with the mission of the Black American Cheer and Dance Association (BACA).

Coach Jay is a certified STUNT Official and holds multiple coaching credentials, including certifications from USA Cheer, The American Association of Cheerleading Coaches and Administrators (AACCA), The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS), and the National Intercollegiate Association for STUNT Officials. Her commitment to professional development ensures she brings the highest standards of safety, innovation, and instruction to every athlete she serves.

A former UCA All-Star, Jay’s competitive spirit and discipline were evident early in her journey. While pursuing her college degree, she earned the coveted role of Co-Captain of The Columbus Crewzers, the professional dance team for Major League Soccer’s Columbus Crew—a testament to her skill, leadership, and work ethic.

Her expertise spans tumbling technique, choreography, stunting, and athlete development across school-based, recreational, and all-star divisions. For nine years, she served as Head Cheerleading Coach at Denison University, where she cultivated a culture of academic and athletic excellence. Today, she proudly leads the Wright State University Competitive Cheerleading Team, shaping a new generation of collegiate athletes.

A veteran of the United States Army, Coach Jay brings unparalleled discipline, structure, and resilience to her coaching philosophy. She approaches her work with BACA with the same integrity and drive, creating spaces where Black cheerleaders and dancers are celebrated, supported, and seen.

Coach Jay is not only a coach—she is a mentor, a changemaker, and a champion for youth, using cheer and dance as powerful tools for empowerment, inclusion, and lifelong success.