Middletown Valley Athletic Association - Cheerleading

MVAA Cheerleading

ABOUT US

MVAA Cheerleading provides an opportunity for children to learn the proper techniques of cheerleading. We offer an atmosphere where children can learn sportsmanship, positive social skills, good citizenship and an appreciation for sports. Our program presents a positive environment where your children are not only learning, they are having fun do so. MVAA's cheerleaders, parents, volunteers, coaches and other programs work together to ensure MVAA Cheerleading reaches its highest potential.

Combined, the coaches of MVAA Cheer bring over 50 years of experience to this program. Understanding that this sport is constantly evolving, they regularly attend seminars, workshops and clinics to stay updated on emerging trends, skills and techniques. These coaches truly have a passion, dedication and respect for this sport and love every second of it!

Coaching Staff

Kaitlyn Brant

Kaitlyn was born and raised in Middletown and cheered for seven years with the MVAA, including competitive cheer, and all four years of high school. She was named All American as well as Captain her senior year of high school. She is currently a senior at Shippensburg University where she is studying Exercise Science.

This will be Kaitlyn’s seventh year as a coach with MVAA. Before going away to school, Kaitlyn coached what is now the Senior Level 4 team and the Junior Level 3 team. She also coached the varsity rec team for many years. Kaitlyn re-joins us this year to complete an internship for school and we couldn't be more excited. She has a creative eye for choreographing routines and it shows!

Kaitlyn enjoys working with athletes to help them reach their goals while having a positive impact on their lives. She hopes to continue coaching cheerleading for many years to come.

Emily Delauter

Emily Delauter is the Varsity Coach and has been coaching since 2005. She is also one of the coaches for the MVAA U18 Competition squad. Emily participated in the MVAA as a cheerleader and a soccer player. In 1993, at 9 years old, she was named as the youngest All American Cheerleader, a title she still holds. For this honor she cheered at the Hula Bowl in Hawaii. In 8th grade she was part of the Friendship Tour; a Frederick County All Star Team that performed in Disney World. Emily went on to cheer and play soccer in high school. She cheered for two years at Frostburg State University.

Emily has an extensive knowledge of cheerleading and a high level of dedication to the MVAA. Her creativity of stunting and cheerleading has allowed her team to perform at a collegiate level. Emily has helped bring home several 1st Place Trophies, Grand Championships, National Rankings, and a First Place National Championship.

Emily is thankful to work with people who are so passionate about cheerleading. It is inspiring to see a program grow by leaps and bound year after year. The MVAA athletes and coaches work together constantly reaching a new level of excellence.

Kelly Delauter

Kelly Delauter has been involved with the MVAA program for 25 years. She started as a pony coach in the early 90’s and has coached at every level, including rec and competition. She left the MVAA when her daughter left for college and after a 5 year break she returned as the Director for the second time. She oversees all happenings in the rec and competitive programs.

Kelly is proud of the fact that her teams are so involved in community services events – including local celebrations, Heritage Days, Halloween’s Trunk or Treat, and church activities. Kelly has run a successful program that includes consistent growth in numbers and skills, returning coaches, and strong parent relationships.

As Director of such a great program, Kelly is proud of everyone’s hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence. Not only are the fall programs very strong and impressive, the competitive programs continue to bring home First Place trophies, National Championships, and work to winning US Finals every year.
In Kelly’s 18 years as Director she has helped over 30 cheerleaders reach All American status! This number continues to grow each year as she has helped to instill a level of perfection in their craft.

Kelly would like to thank everyone involved with the MVAA cheer program for sharing the same vision, dedication to growing this program and nurturing young athletes.

Tina Henry

Tina Henry is a former MVAA and Middletown High School Cheerleader and graduate. She began coaching with the MVAA in 1995 when her daughter entered the program, coaching various levels as needed. In 2001, she joined the Middletown High School coaching staff where she remained until 2008, coaching at the J.V. and Varsity levels. Also in 2001, she returned to the MVAA at the Flag coaching position and remained at that level until 2008 when she assumed the Mini-Pony coaching position. In 2004, Tina briefly coached with the former Galaxy All-stars program.

In 2011, Tina became the coach of the second MVAA Competitive team at Youth Level 2. She remained in this position for 2 years. Currently, Tina is coaching the third team in the MVAA Comp program. They have been Level 1 for two years starting in the mini category.

Tina is honored to be a part of the MVAA Cheerleading Program, working with people who share her passion for a sport that continues to grow by leaps and bounds each year. She is dedicated to helping young girls find their voice while developing strong skills that will allow them to grow and progress through the MVAA program, and beyond, while having a lot of fun!

Emily Horn

After many years of studio and competitive dance, Emily started cheering her freshman year of high school. Although she was new to the sport she excelled, becoming captain her sophomore and senior years. Emily was a member of The Galaxy All-Stars from 2003-2005.

She was an MVAA high school coach all four years of high school and has since helped the MVAA cheer program over the years. Emily used her background in cheerleading and dance to work as a ballet and cheer tumbling coach at Style Gymnastics. She was also a member of Equinox Dance Company, an all-adult modern dance company in Frederick.

Emily has a Bachelors degree in Nursing and is currently employed as a labor and delivery nurse at Frederick Memorial Hospital. After taking a hiatus from the cheer and dance word to begin her career as a nurse, Emily is excited to be back! She returned this past fall as a MVAA pony coach and is looking forward to her first year coaching the Junior Level 3 team. Emily hopes to incorporate her knowledge of cheerleading and dance to make this a successful season.

Christina Gossart

Christina Gossart grew up in Frederick/Middletown and cheered for 8 years- throughout middle school and high school, including competitive cheerleading. She was named captain of the varsity squad her senior year of high school. Christina has a degree in Exercise Science, bringing a strong physical fitness aspect to the program. In 2010, she joined the MVAA Coaching staff to assist in completing an internship.

She is starting her fifth season as both a rec and competitive coach. During the fall she coaches the pony team (3rd and 4th graders); and pushes them to develop proper technique, sportsmanship, and a positive attitude towards cheer. Christina is currently the coach of the Junior Level 3 team, which have brought home many first place trophies including a National Championship at Battle of the Capital!

Christina feels very fortunate to be able to give back to the community, especially to the same program that gave her a love of cheer. The thing she loves the most about coaching: the moment an athlete successfully performs a skill they have been working so hard on and the happiness it brings them. Christina plans to stay with the MVAA where she will continue to grow as a coach and positively impact the lives of young athletes.

Missy Payne

Missy Payne has been coaching with the MVAA since 2006. She coaches JV football cheerleaders and the U18 competition squad. She was an MVAA cheerleader in 7th and 8th grade. In 8th grade Missy was part of the Friendship Tour, a Frederick County All Star team that performed in Disney World. She cheered throughout high school and was named captain her freshman, junior and senior year. She made the varsity team as a sophomore and was named All American all 4 years. She helped lead her competitive high school team to multiple victories. She continued to cheer in college for two years at Frostburg State University.

Missy’s passion for cheerleading has allowed her to work for Spirit Unlimited as a camp director for 3 years. She is also a certified panel and safety judge for Jam Brand Competitions.

Missy is an asset to the cheer program because of her extensive knowledge and dedication to the sport. She holds her teams to a high performance level which is always met. Missy has helped her MVAA Competition squad bring home several 1st Place Trophies, Grand Championships, National Rankings, and 2 Virginia Beach US Finals Championships.

Missy enjoys working with a group of people that share the same commitment- growing and improving the cheerleading program.

Ally Ranneberger

Ally moved to Middletown in 2007 and is entering her third year as a coach in the MVAA Cheer program. During the fall she coaches at the Mini Pony level, helping young athletes develop skills and confidence. She has a knack for communicating with young athletes giving them a sense of sureness and comfort when learning new skills.

Ally was a cheerleader for 6 years but her passion was dance. She danced for 13 years and brings a creative flare to the program.
She currently has 2 kids in the program- they are both on the Junior Level 3 team and a son that plays football.

Ally is happy to be a part of this program and share so many great experiences with her children. She feels very fortunate to work with a talented and focused group of coaches, as well as having her kids coached by such knowledgeable people.

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