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
Tim Babin
Antioch HS (Medium Varsity) President [email protected] Tim has been coaching cheerleading for 24 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. Term End: 2024-2025 |
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Matt Dawes
Lexington-Ridgeview (Small Varsity) Co-Treasurer [email protected] Matt has been coaching cheerleading for the past 17 years at the all-star, college, and high school level. As a Head Coach, he has coached at Johnsburg High School (’18-’24) and Antioch (’15-’17). He was also an Assistant Coach at Morris (’14). He is currently the Assistant Principal and Athletic Director at Lexington High School. Term End: 2026-2027 |
Janelle Stubs
Marian Catholic HS (Medium Varsity) Co-Treasurer [email protected] Janelle has been coaching cheerleading for 11 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. Term End: 2026-2027 |
William Hansen
Hersey HS (CoEd Varsity) Co-Technology Chair / President Elect [email protected] Wil has been coaching cheerleading in Illinois for 11 years. He is entering his forth 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. Term End: 2025-2026 |
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Savannah Benett
South Elgin HS (CoEd Varsity) Co-Education Chair [email protected] Savannah has been coaching cheerleading for 8 years at the allstar and high school level. She is currently the head varsity cheerleading coach at South Elgin High School, where she attended and cheered all four years of high school. Savannah currently works as a Hotel Coordinator at Homelink Corporation and is working towards her Bachelor’s Degree at Grand Canyon University. Her favorite part about coaching is watching how excited her athletes get after achieving an individual and/or team goal. Term End: 2024-2025 |
Kearsten Nardulli
St. Viator HS (Medium Varsity) Co-Mentor Advisor [email protected] Kearsten is going into her 16th year as a coach in the IHSA, and is currently the head coach at Saint Viator High School. She is a stay at home mom to two very energetic little boys! Kearsten’s favorite part of coaching is the relationships she forms with her athletes that last well after they have graduated. There is no greater feeling than seeing once timid freshman become amazing adults, who have been shaped by cheerleading. Term End: 2025-2026 |
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Amanda Goldsboro
Greenville HS (Small Varsity) Social Media Chair [email protected] Amanda has been coaching cheerleading for eleven years. She is currently the head coach for Greenville High School. Amanda also teaches Math and Digital Design at Greenville Junior High. She recently completed her Masters in Instructional Technology and Design. When cheerleading isn’t keeping her busy, her two boys are! Her favorite part of coaching is watching the growth of each individual athlete over the four years of high school. As well as, being able to connect with them beyond those four years. Amanda currently serves as a mentor to new coaches with the IHSCCO Mentoring program. Term end: 2025-2026 |
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Kelsey Adams
Grayslake Central HS (Medium Varsity) Awards Chair [email protected] Kelsey is heading into her 12th year coaching at her alma mater, Grayslake Central High School. She has over a decade of experience coaching, staffing and choreographing in Illinois. In addition to coaching, Kelsey works in Space Management at Walgreens Co. She and her husband have 2 boys, Charlie (3.5) and George (1.5) and a 10 year old pup, Bella! Term End: 2026-2027 |
Jenn Ellinghausen
Hinsdale Central HS Voting Board Member [email protected] Jenn has been coaching for 7 years including high school and all-star. She is currently the head coach at Hinsdale Central High School, where she is also a Physical Education Teacher. Before Hinsdale Central, she coached at Plainfield East for 3 years. Jenn is also an IHSA official. Her favorite part of coaching is being able to help athletes set goals and see their excitement when they accomplish them. Term End: 2024-2025 |
Colleen Duncan
West Aurora HS (Large Varsity) Voting Board Member [email protected] Colleen has been coaching cheerleading at West Aurora High School for 7 years. She served for 1 year as head JV coach, and is in her 6th year as Varsity head coach. Colleen teaches History and Civics at West High, and lives in the West Aurora community with her three sons. Colleen’s favorite part of coaching is using the sport of cheerleading as a means to facilitate growth in all of her athletes, giving young athletes a safe space to learn to take risks and step out of their comfort zones, and forming relationships with them that last beyond graduation. Term End: 2025-2026 |
IHSCCO Board Liaisons
Katie Clemons
IHSA Officials Liaison Katie Clemons is beginning her 16th year as an IHSA official, and has served as the state series Head Technical Official for 6 years. Katie was awarded the IHSA Official of the Year Award in 2021, and has served as the officials' liaison for the IHSCCO since its inception. Katie coached at University of St. Francis in Joliet for 10 years, and Lincoln-Way North for 2 years. She worked for Universal Cheerleaders Association for 10 years as a camp instructor, and has judged internationally, nationally and locally for the company since 2010. Katie lives in Northwest Indiana with her husband and 3 children. |
Ryan Ludwig
Athletic Director Liaison Ryan's journey began in sports nutrition before he found himself in the education world. He joined Cary-Grove High School in 2009, where he held various roles, from Special Education Teacher to Dean of Students. Ryan helped shape the school's culture and supported student success. In 2022, Ryan became the Athletic Director, overseeing sports programs with dedication. Over the years, Ryan has been deeply involved in coaching various sports teams at CG, including serving as Assistant Girls Track Coach, Head Wrestling Coach, Assistant Football Coach, and Assistant Athletic Director. Under his guidance, the teams he coached achieved remarkable success, including producing a state individual wrestling champion and contributing to four state championships in football as a coach in 2009, 2018, and 2021, and one as an Athletic Director in 2023. Ryan's commitment to leadership growth is evident both on and off the field, leaving a lasting legacy of excellence at Cary-Grove High School. |