ILLINOIS HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADING COACHES ORGANIZATION
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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.

IHSCCO Board of Directors


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​Tim Babin
​Antioch HS (Medium Varsity)

​President
Tim has been coaching cheerleading for 23 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. ​
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​Rachael Fischer
Lake Zurich HS (Large Varsity)

Vice President
Rachael has been coaching cheerleading for 8 years.  Most recently she was the Head Coach at Lake Zurich HS where she is also a Family and Consumer Science Teacher. Before coming to LZ she coached at Hampshire HS for 3 years.  Her favorite part of coaching is watching her athletes on the competition mat and seeing all their hard work pay off.
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Jeannine Bejlovec
Wilmington HS (Small Varsity)
Secretary 
Jeannine has been coaching cheerleading for 20+ years. She is entering her 20th 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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Matt Dawes
Johnsburg HS (Small Varsity)

Co-Treasurer

Matt has been coaching cheerleading for the past 12 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. 
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​Kacie Jones
Oakwood HS (Small Varsity)

Co-Treasurer
Kacie is in her 12th 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 athlete for the first time. ​
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​William Hansen
Hersey HS (Large Varsity)

Co-Technology Chair
Wil has been coaching cheerleading in Illinois for 9 years.  He is entering his second 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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Kyle Nagle
​Lake Forest HS (Medium Varsity)

Co-Technology Chair
Kyle has been coaching high school cheerleading for 15 years and is currently the assistant varsity coach at Lake Forest High School. She is the administrative assistant for the athletic department at Deerfield High School, where she also coaches varsity girls lacrosse in the spring. As a former gymnast, one of Kyle's favorite aspects of cheerleading is incorporating tumbling into game day and competition performances. 
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Danielle Emmart
Lincoln-Way Central HS (Large Varsity)

Co-Education Chair
Danielle has been coaching for a total of 22 years. Her coaching career began with coaching All-Stars and then her High School coaching career started at Providence Catholic High School. She was the Head JV Coach for 2 years and then became Head Varsity Coach for 7 years. After taking a few years off and she took a Varsity coaching position at Lincoln-Way North High School where she coached for 2 years until the school was closed. She is currently entering her 6th year as the Head Coach at Lincoln-Way Central.
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Savannah Benett
South Elgin HS (CoEd)

Co-Education Chair
Savannah has been coaching cheerleading for 7 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. ​

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Antonia Steinmiller
Marist HS (Large Varsity)
Co-Mentor Advisor
Antonia is entering into her 13th year of coaching high school cheerleading, and her 18th 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 6th 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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Linda Drust
Carterville HS (Small Varsity)

Co-Mentor Advisor
Linda Drust has been a cheer coach at a variety of levels for over two decades.  She is currently beginning her 11th year as the Head Cheer Coach at Carterville High School.  Linda is a retired educator, having contributed to the field of education as a teacher, media specialist, and school administrator from 1984 - 2016.  Linda's favorite part about coaching is the opportunity to coach with her daughter, mentor new coaches, and to facilitate the development of young athletes as sideline and competitive cheerleaders.  Her underlying goal as a coach is to help each team member develop skills to be a confident spouse, parent, and employee after they leave high school.  Linda was named the NFHS National Cheer Coach of the Year for 2020 - 2021​
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​Jeff Siegal
​Buffalo Grove HS (CoEd)

Social Chair
Jeff is currently the Head Cheerleading Coach at Buffalo Grove High School where he has also been a member of the Special Ed. Department for the past 26 years.  He was also the Head Coach at Elk Grove High School and at Northwestern University.  Jeff is an IHSA Official and serves on the IHSA Cheerleading Advisory Board.  In 2018 Jeff was named NFHS Cheerleading Coach of the Year. 

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​Abby Bilinski
Huntley HS (Large Varsity)

Social Media Chair
Abby has been coaching cheerleading in Illinois for 18 years.  She has a background in coaching recreational cheerleading teams and has spent the past four years coaching IHSA teams.
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​Morgan Grunloh Barnes
Lexington-Ridgeview (Small Varsity)

Conference Chair
Morgan has been the Assistant Varsity Coach at her alma mater, Lexington HS, since 2015. She has also been the head JV coach for the co-op for several seasons. Her favorite part of coaching is watching the athletes develop into great cheerleaders and amazing people throughout the course of their HS careers. Outside of cheerleading she is also an ICU nurse.
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Elizabeth Lamb
Stevenson HS (Large Varsity)
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Membership Chair
Elizabeth has been coaching cheerleading for thirteen years in Illinois. She is entering her first season coaching at Stevenson High School. Prior, Elizabeth coached for twelve seasons at Crystal Lake Central High School. Outside of cheerleading, Elizabeth is the Coordinator of Programs, Services, and Paraprofessionals with the Exceptional Learners Collaborative. Elizabeth's favorite part of coaching is being a part of the process where teams come together to reach common goals. 

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Janelle Stubs
Marian Catholic HS (CoEd)

Voting Board Member

Janelle has been coaching cheerleading for 10 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.
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​Jen Dosch
Vernon Hills HS (Medium Varsity)

Voting Board Member
Jen has been coaching cheerleading for 9 years starting with Rec & Junior High and now currently, the allstar and high school level. She is currently the head varsity cheerleading coach at Vernon Hills High School, as well as a Coach/Instructor for Ultimate Athletics in Arlington Heights. Jen currently works as a Real Estate Broker and Make-A-Wish of Illinois Wish Discovery Expert Leader as well as a Wish Granter. Her favorite part about coaching is building high character athletes and humans! Watching goals being obtained is always great, but watching the journey to reach those goals is amazing! 
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Rebecca Doxtater
Harlem HS (Large Varsity)
Voting Board Member
Rebecca has been the Head Varsity Cheer Coach at Harlem High School since 2012. Prior to that, she coached the freshman and JV teams at Harlem. In addition to coaching, Rebecca teaches English at Harlem High School. She loves spending time with her dogs and fiance when she isn't busy coaching. Her favorite part about coaching is forming strong bonds with her athletes and fellow coaches. 



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Nick Peterson
Byron HS (Small Varsity)

Voting Board Member
Nick has been coaching for the past 4 years and is currently going into his 5th year coaching at Byron High School. Before coaching, Nick cheered for 7 years at the all star and high school levels. Nick just graduated from Northern Illinois University and is pursuing a career in child development while coaching. His favorite part about coaching is watching his athletes achieve a goal both on and off the mat!
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Jenn Ellinghausen
Hinsdale Central HS

Voting Board Member
Jenn has been coaching for 6 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.

IHSCCO Board Liaisons 

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​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. ​
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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
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​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.

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