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 Members
Amy DiForti
Joliet West HS (Large Varsity) Co-President Amy has been coaching cheerleading for 20 years. 6 of which were at Marist HS and the last 14 at Joliet West HS where she also teaches math. Her favorite part of cheerleading is watching teams put passion and energy into their performance. Amy was recently honored as the 2019 IHSA Coach of the Year! |
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Laura Meehan
Barrington HS (CoEd) Co-Treasurer Laura has been the head coach at Barrington High School for 16 years. She is an instructional coach at Hough and Grove Elementary Schools in Barrington. She loves coaching cheerleading because she has the opportunity to teach her athletes skills that transcend cheerleading. |
Shannon Lahey
Downers Grove South HS (CoEd) Co-Education Chair Shannon has been coaching cheerleading for 11 years at Downers Grove South HS where she also teaches Special Education. One of her favorite team traditions is cheering for the D99 Hoops Special Olympics Basketball Team. |
William Hansen
Buffalo Grove HS (CoEd) Technology Chair Wil has been coaching cheerleading in Illinois for 7 years. Currently he is an assistant coach at Buffalo Grove HS where he is also a business and technology teacher. His favorite stunt is the low to high full around. |
Jenny Krumlinde
Lockport Township HS (CoEd) Co-Education Chair Jenny has been coaching cheerleading for 15 years, the past 9 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. |
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Stephanie Braheny
Rolling Meadows HS (Large Varsity) Co-Mentor Advisor Stephanie has coached cheerleading at the recreational level for four years and high school level for four years. Currently she is the head coach at Rolling Meadows HS. When she is not coaching, she works as a speech and language pathologist for children with disabilities. Her favorite thing about coaching is watching her athletes succeed at skills they have been working hard on. |
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Jeannine Bejlovec
Wilmington HS (Small Varsity) Voting Board Member Jeannine has been coaching cheerleading for 20+ years. She is entering her 18th year at Wilmington High School. She is also a 6th grade social studies teacher at Wilmington Middle School. Her favorite part of coaching is seeing the pure joy and sense of accomplishment from athletes when they achieve new skills. |
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Pia Krieger
Paris HS (Small Varsity) Voting Board Member Pia is entering her 7th year coaching in Illinois and her 5th year with Paris High School. Her favorite thing about coaching is the ability to shape young athletes on and off the mat. |
Linda Drust
Carterville HS (Small Varsity) Voting Board Member Linda Drust is in her 8th year as Head Coach at Carterville High School. Over a span of more than 15 years, she was a volunteer and assistant coach at CHS and the head coach at Carterville Jr. High School. Linda is a retired educator, having contributed to the field of education as a teacher, media specialist, and administrator from 1984 - 2016. Linda's favorite part about coaching is the opportunity to coach with her daughter and encouraging athletes to develop skills that promote responsibility and goal setting. |
Kacie Jones
Oakwood HS (Small Varsity) Voting Board Member Kacie is in her 10th year of coaching at her alma mater, Oakwood High School. Her favorite part of coaching is developing relationships that last long after graduation, and she loves moments when things "click" for an athlethe for the first time. |