About.The Illinois High School Cheerleading Coaches Organization (IHSCCO) was founded by coaches, for coaches. The main goal is to provide support for its member coaches by creating educational opportunities, providing resources and promoting growth within the IHSA cheerleading community.
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IHSCCO Board of Directors
Amy DiForti
District 228 President Amy has over 20 years of cheerleading coaching experience. Six of which were at Marist HS and 14 at Joliet West HS. She is currently a district administrator at District 228. Her favorite part of cheerleading is watching teams put passion and energy into their performance. Amy was honored in 2019 as IHSA Coach of the Year! |
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Matt Dawes
Johnsburg HS (Small Varsity) Co-Treasurer Matt has been coaching cheerleading for the past 11 years at the all star, college, and high school level. He is currently the Head Coach at Johnsburg High School and an Assistant Coach at Northwestern University. Prior to coaching at Johnsburg, he coached at Morris ('14) and Antioch ('15-'17). During the day, Matt is an Instructional Technology Specialist in the Antioch 34 school district. |
Tim Babin
Antioch HS (Medium Varsity) Co-Treasurer Tim has been coaching cheerleading for 22 years at the all star, college, and high school level. He is currently the co-head coach at Antioch Community HS with his wife, Amber. Before coaching at ACHS, he was the head coach at Mundelein High School for 8 years. He currently manages a global portfolio of clinical research in the biopharmaceutical industry. His favorite part of coaching is seeing the development of student athletes skills on the mat, but more importantly playing a vital role in their development as young adults. |
William Hansen
Hersey HS (Large Varsity) Co-Technology Chair Wil has been coaching cheerleading in Illinois for 9 years. He is entering his first year as a head coach at Hersey High School. Before coaching at Hersey he coached at Buffalo Grove where he is a business / multimedia teacher and also sponsors Yearbook. His favorite stunt is the low to high full around. |
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Jenny Krumlinde
Lockport Township HS (CoEd) Co-Education Chair Jenny has been coaching cheerleading for 16 years, the past 10 of which have been at Lockport Township HS. She has a background in coaching all-star and junior high cheerleading as well. When she is not coaching, Jenny is a reporting analyst. Her favorite part of coaching is the bonds created with the athletes and teaching them lessons they will use in their lives forever. Her favorite stunt is the full up switch up. |
Antonia Steinmiller
Marist HS (Large Varsity) Co-Mentor Advisor Antonia is entering into her 13th year of coaching high school cheerleading, and her 17th year of coaching competitive cheerleading! Antonia was the head coach at Wheaton North High School for 4 years, and currently is the assistant varsity coach at Marist High School. Antonia is heading into her 5th year as an IHSA Competitive Cheerleading Official. Antonia loves working with high school athletes and loves to clean skills and work progressions! In her spare time, she runs a photography business traveling all over Chicagoland working with families, teens and couples! |
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Abby Bilinski
McHenry HS (Large Varsity) Social Media Chair Abby has been coaching cheerleading in Illinois for 17 years. She has a background in coaching recreational cheerleading teams and has spent the past four years coaching IHSA teams. She is currently the Head Coach at McHenry Community HS where she also teaches Social Studies. |
Brooke Twohill
Plainfield South HS (CoEd) Conference Chair Brooke has been coaching high school cheerleading since 2012. She began coaching as an assistant at Naperville North for two years and then became the head coach at Plainfield South High School in 2014. Brooke is a dean at Plainfield South High School and has recently transitioned from head to assistant coach for the 2021-2022 competitive season. Brooke’s favorite part about our sport is the growth year to year |
Pia Krieger
Paris HS (Small Varsity) Voting Board Member Pia is entering her 8th year coaching in Illinois and her 6th year with Paris High School. Her favorite thing about coaching is the ability to shape young athletes on and off the mat. |
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Janelle Stubs
Marian Catholic HS (CoEd) Voting Board Member Janelle has been coaching cheerleading for nine years. She coaches at her alma mater Marian Catholic High School. Janelle is also a criminal defense attorney. Her favorite part of coaching is watching athletes develop skills and confidence that transcend this sport. |
Angela Fears
Highland HS (Medium Varsity) Voting Board Member Angie started her coaching career at her alma motor Highland HS after graduating college where she was an assistant coach for two years. She took a few years off from coaching after giving birth to triplets. Around the time her children turned 3 she went back to take over as the Head Coach for Highland’s Cheer Program and she is currently starting her 12th year as head coach. One of her triplets is now one of the many athletes in the program. Angie works in the local gym in the off season and helps to teach stunt classes and other cheer classes for many age level kids. |
IHSCCO Board Liaisons
Katie Clemons
IHSA Officials Liaison Katie has been an IHSA official for 12 years, and has officiated state for the past 10 years. She is the head coach at the University of St. Francis, and worked for UCA as an instructor and judge since 2008. She is a physical education teacher, and enjoys spending time with her family in her spare time. |
Tina Woolard
Grayslake North High School Athletic Director Liaison Tina has served as the Athletic Director at Grayslake North High School for the past 15 years. She coached cheerleading for 13 years at Grayslake Central High School and at her alma mater Round Lake High School. She has loved witnessing the growth of cheerleading throughout her 28 years associated with the sport. The caliber of the athletes and coaches is incredible and she is proud to be part of this group |
Steve Millsaps
Joliet West High School Athletic Director Liaison Steve has been involved in Athletic Administration since 2006. He is the Athletic Director at Joliet West High School. He admires the commitment and dedication of the cheerleading coaches and athletes. Cheerleading is an essential core for an athletic department. He loves to see how cheerleading brings the whole school and community together at games and competitions. |