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. |
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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. |
Savannah Benett
South Elgin HS (CoEd) Voting Board Member Savannah has been coaching cheerleading for 6 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. |
Rebecca Doxtater
Harlem High School 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. |
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. |