Who Are We?  With over 75  years of combined cheer and dance experience, Level 6 trained coaches, national championship wins, and a nationally recognized choreographer,  our staff brings their knowledge and passion for dance and cheer to every single practice.

​Meet the coaches for the upcoming 2024-2025 season!
PictureChrista Lang, Co-Owner
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 training 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 28 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! 
PictureLinnea Rivard, Co-Owner
Hi, my name is Linnea and I am the co-owner of Storm Elite All Stars.  I have been involved in the cheer industry for about 21 years as a cheer parent of my three children and as the owner of Sweet Kiss Bow Company for 13 years.  I love everything about this sport.  When blessed with the opportunity to buy into the gym with Christa, I said yes! It has been a whirlwind the last three years and I have enjoyed every minute! My role in the gym is as a support to Christa, our coaches, parents, and athletes.  you will find me in the gym everyday between the office, the pro shop pressing items, assisting the coaches, and my favorite part- seeing how the athletes day is going.  I always have a hug and kind words of encouragement for them.  I feel very passionately that not only is it our job to grow the kids as strong athletes, but also to assist their parents in them becoming strong, kind, confident humans as well! Cheers to another successful cheer season!
PictureSarah Gerdes
​My name is Sarah Gerdes and this season will be my 12th 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. I have been married to my husband Codi for 8 years and we have two kids, Camdyn and Brynlee. 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.

PictureHector Dejesus
​Hello my name is Hector ! Over the past 10 years I’ve competed as an athlete for 6 seasons and I’ve coached for 3 seasons. I am a silver world medalist (2018) I have 2 children and a passion for tumbling ,teaching proper technique and building winning mindsets , in every athlete I can. I returned to Storm to share everything I’ve learned from some of the best in the industry and help athletes from my hometown compete at the highest levels. See you at Storm!
PictureBrooke Zietlow
Hi! My name is Brooke Zietlow and I’ve been cheering for 11 years. I have cheered at STORM, my high school, and now at UWSP! I love coaching because I get to share something I like to do with others. A fun fact about me is that I am going to school for elementary and special education!