CHEER COACHES
Fredreka goodgame
Fredreka goodgame
Fredreka goodgame
Level 1-5 Tumbling, Stunting
All-Star Cheer
Private Lessons
Fredreka ("Coach Fred") is a Gardendale High School graduate. She also cheered at UAB. Fred has been coaching for 10 years and works with athletes of all ages. She is also in charge of our All-Star Cheer programs.
DARIUS JOHNSON
Fredreka goodgame
Fredreka goodgame
Tumbling Levels 1-5, CoEd Stunting, Strength & Conditioning
Private Lessons
Coach Darius has been coaching cheer and tumbling for 8 years. He cheered collegiately at UAB, has a Master's in Exercise Physiology, and is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist.
Kayla Reed
Fredreka goodgame
Sierra Hall
Intro to Tumbling - Level 3/4 Tumbling, Standing Tuck, Stunt, Cheer Tryout Specialist, Private Lessons
Kayla cheered for the Spain Park Jaguars, has been coaching since 2019, and has been a UCA instructor for over 2 years.
Sierra Hall
Sierra Hall
Sierra Hall
Intro to Tumbling - Level 2 Tumbling, Stunt, Private Lessons
Sierra began cheer when she was three years old and began working at her family's cheer gym in Georgia when she was 9 years old. She joined the BlackWatch team in 2023.
Kevin Burns
Sierra Hall
Kevin Burns
Tumbling Levels 2-5
Coach Kevin has a background in gymnastics and power tumbling. He also traveled and performed with Cirque Dreams Holidaze (Cirque du Soleil). He cheered for Alabama State University.
OLIVIA Arns
Sierra Hall
Kevin Burns
Intro to Tumbling - Level 2 Tumbling, Private Lessons
Olivia is a BlackWatch All-Star alum and a current cheerleader at Vestavia Hills High School. She specializes in Cheer Prep Tryouts and Back Handspring.
MADDIE HASTINGS
MADDIE HASTINGS
MADDIE HASTINGS
Tumbling Level 1 - Level 3/4
Private Lessons
Maddie was a competitive gymnast for 10 years and cheered. She has been coaching since 2019.
Ashley Thomas
MADDIE HASTINGS
MADDIE HASTINGS
All-Star Cheer
Coach Ashley cheered for 15 years at all levels including rec, school, and competitive levels 1-5. She has coached tumbling classes from Tiny -Level 4 and All-Star levels Tiny-Level 3.
Jada Johnson
MADDIE HASTINGS
Jada Johnson
Intro to Tumbling, Tumbling Level 1 - Level 2, Standing Back Handspring, Private Lessons
Jada has been coaching cheer and tumbling since 2022. Prior to that, she cheered for 16 years, did all-star cheer for 10 years, and was a member of 5 national championship teams.
MIA MILSTEAD
MIA MILSTEAD
Jada Johnson
Intro to Tumbling, Tumbling Level 1,
Standing Back Handspring
Mia has tumbled for 7 years, participated in All-Star cheer, and cheered for Vestavia Hills High School!
Seasonal Cheer Coaches
Ayden Anderson
Ayden Anderson
Ayden Anderson
Intro to Tumbling
Level 1-2 Tumbling
Stunt
Ayden is a Vestavia Hills graduate and a student at the University of Alabama. She has been coaching since 2019 and has been involved in competitive cheer her whole life.
Lauren Baker
Ayden Anderson
Ayden Anderson
Intro to Tumbling
Level 1-2 Tumbling
Ayden is a Spain Park graduate and a student at Auburn University. She has been coaching since 2020.
Carianne Brown
Ayden Anderson
Carianne Brown
Intro to Tumbling
Level 1-3/4 Tumbling
Intro to Advanced Stunt
Carianne is a Daphne graduate and a current cheerleader at Samford University. She has been coaching for 6 years. Fun Fact: "I almost played college soccer!"
BROOKE STEWART
BROOKE STEWART
Carianne Brown
Level 1-4 Tumbling
Tuck Prep Specialist
Private Lessons
Brooke cheered for the Spain Park Jaguars and has been coaching for over 6 years. Fun fact - she has been cheering since she was 3 years old!
AMIRA WALTON
BROOKE STEWART
AMIRA WALTON
Stunt, Standing Back Handspring, Private Lessons
Amira was a competitive gymnast for 5 years before starting in cheer. She assists with stunt classes and brings a great energy to the BlackWatch training floor!
Sports Performance
KD Howard
Head Track & Field Coach
Developmental Training
BlackWatch Training
A Georgia native, KD ran track at Shorter University and has been coaching since 2010. He started the BlackWatch Track program and is dedicated to helping every athlete achieve his or her goals both on and off the playing field.
Administrative
randy beckham
Elizabeth Walker
Elizabeth Walker
Owner & Founder
Randy grew up playing sports and played baseball at Troy University. He has over 20 years of experience in healthcare sales and leadership and business consulting.
In 2016, Randy opened BlackWatch to serve as a multi-sport facility with both performance and skill instruction. In 2019, BW moved locations and shifted its focus to also offer cheer and tumbling instruction.
Elizabeth Walker
Elizabeth Walker
Elizabeth Walker
General Manager
Elizabeth joined us as GM in the fall of 2022. She is a Mobile native and participated in cheer, dance, and gymnastics throughout her childhood. Elizabeth spent over 8 years in retail management and brings an eye for detail and love of service to the BlackWatch team!
Aileen Soto
Elizabeth Walker
Aileen Soto
Front Desk Support
Aileen joined us in Fall 2022 and helps man the front desk and assists customers during class hours on weekdays. She is a high school student who hopes to study architecture in college!