Meet the coaches for the upcoming 2021-2022 year!
Hi! I'm Christa Lang, co-owner and coach at STORM. I have been coaching and choreographing cheer and dance for over 30 years. I am USASF credentialed through level 6 in tumbling and stunting. I have an extensive background in dance as a former studio dancer and instructor, as well as dance team experience as a member and coach. I have experience in hip hop, tap, jazz. lyrical, modern and acro. I was inducted into the Wisconsin Association of Cheer and Pom Coaches Hall of Fame in 2017. I have been married to my husband Ben for 26 years and we have 2 cats Phoebe and Lucy. I have stayed with this sport for so long because for me, it's ALL ABOUT THE KIDS!
My name is Sarah Gerdes and this season will be my eighth season coaching at Storm Elite. I have been involved in cheerleading since 2005 and continue to love every minute of it. I am currently USASF credentialed through level 6 in tumbling and stunting. One of the best things about being a coach is getting to see these kids grow in their skills and love for the sport. Their passion keeps me excited for every practice.
My name is Sarah Gerdes and this season will be my eighth season coaching at Storm Elite. I have been involved in cheerleading since 2005 and continue to love every minute of it. I am currently USASF credentialed through level 6 in tumbling and stunting. One of the best things about being a coach is getting to see these kids grow in their skills and love for the sport. Their passion keeps me excited for every practice.
Hi! I'm Jeanette Hilliard. I will be starting my 10th year at Storm this year. Overall, this will be my 20th year coaching this fall. This is a combination of school and all star. I have 2 adult children, one who has graduated from MSTC, the other is at UWSP. In my free time I like to take walks with my yellow lab Boomer.
Hi my name is Gabrielle Warren. I am a UWSP student, majoring in Family and Consumer Sciences with a Health minor. I am the dance coach at Storm! I have 17 years of dance experience and am very excited to pass my knowledge on!
Hi there! My name is Emily! This coming season will mark my 14th year with STORM. 12 of those years I was an athlete and 3 of them I have been a coach. I have competed up through level 4. I am currently going to MSTC to become a Medical Assistant and I work as a CNA at a local assisted living. STORM is truly my second family and I am so thankful for this program! STORM has and continues to make star athletes on and off the mat. As athletes we learn to take pride with how we perform and give showmanship whenever possible. As coaches we get to influence the athletes to be the best version of an athlete that they can be. It is an amazing sport to be a part of, and an even better program! Hope to see you in the gym soon!
Hi! My name is Ellie Loeffler and this is my first year as a coach for storm. I have been cheering for 10 years and I am on the UWSP cheer team. I come from a very strong background in cheer and gymnastics. I have been a tumbling coach for the past 3 years. I am a student at UWSP in the Pre- Athletic Training program. I am so excited to be part of the STORM family!
