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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​​Amy DiForti
Joliet West HS (Large Varsity)

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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​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 stunt is the double up immediate. 
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Jeannine Bejlovec
Wilmington HS (Small Varsity)
Secretary 
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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​Laura Meehan
Barrington HS (CoEd)
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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.
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​Tim Babin
​Antioch HS (Medium Varsity)

Co-Treasurer
Tim has been coaching cheerleading for 21 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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​William Hansen
​Buffalo Grove HS (CoEd)

Co-Technology Chair
Wil has been coaching cheerleading in Illinois for 8 years.  Currently he coaches at Buffalo Grove HS 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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Kacie Jones
Oakwood HS (Small Varsity)

Co-Technology Chair
​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. 
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​​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. ​
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​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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​Kathy Tichebolt
Neuqua Valley HS (Large Varsity)

Co-Mentor Advisor
​Kathy has been coaching cheerleading at Neuqua Valley High School for the past 13 years where she is also a Family and Consumer Science teacher.  Her favorite part of coaching is the lifetime relationships she forms with the different athletes she coaches. 
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Linda Drust
Carterville HS (Small Varsity)

Co-Mentor Advisor
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.
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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
McHenry HS (Large Varsity)

Social Media Chair
Abby has been coaching cheerleading in Illinois for 16 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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Brooke Twohill
Plainfield South HS (CoEd)

Conference Chair
Brooke has been coaching high school cheerleading for 8 years. She began coaching as an assistant at Naperville North for two years and then became the head coach at Plainfield South High School where she will begin her 9th year in the 2020-2021 season. Brooke is an art teacher at Plainfield South teaching primarily digital media courses. She is also receiving her masters degree in Educational Leadership from North Central College. Brooke’s favorite part about our sport is the growth year to year.

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Tammy Rentschler
Belvidere North HS (CoEd)

Voting Board Member
Tammy began her coaching career at Belvidere HS where she coached for 6 years before the schools split.  Currently she is in her 15th year coaching at Belvidere North HS. Her “real” job title is a Medical Illustrator, but her passion job is a coach. She is a proud Purdue alumni cheerleader, and her favorite part of coaching is the CoEd element of cheer . Adding the guys makes her both insane but balanced! BOILER UP!

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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.
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Savannah Benett
South Elgin HS (CoEd)

Voting Board Member
Savannah has been coaching cheerleading for 5 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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Elizabeth Lamb
Crystal Lake Central HS (Medium Varsity)
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Voting Board Member
Elizabeth Lamb has been coaching cheerleading for 10 years at Crystal Lake Central High School where she is also a Dean of Students. Her favorite part of coaching is watching athletes grow as leaders on and off the mat and the joy of watching athletes accomplish their goals. 

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Matt Dawes
Johnsburg HS (Medium Varsity)

Voting Board Member

Matt has been coaching cheerleading for the past 10 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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Danielle Emmart
Lincoln-Way Central HS (Large Varsity)

Voting Board Member
Danielle has been coaching for a total of 20 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 5th year as the Head Coach at Lincoln-Way Central.

IHSCCO Board Liaisons 

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​Katie Clemons
IHSA Officials Liaison
Katie has been an IHSA official for 11 years, and has officiated state for the past 9 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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