about our program
The Jr. Blackshirts cheerleading program was developed to teach athletes of all ages the basic skills of competitive cheerleading. We are a no-cut program, so whether your athlete has years of experience or wants to try something new, cheerleading is always an option! The Jr. Blackshirt cheerleaders cheer at select football and basketball games, participate in Waukesha South's youth night events, showcase at Southside Showdown, and perform at a minimum of 3 competitions. Select cheerleaders who qualify for the state team will also have the opportunity to perform at the youth state cheerleading competition. Read more below about what our program has to offer!
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1st - 4th Grade Team
High School Coaches for this program are currently TBD. Check back soon!
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Program Director
Marissa "Marz" Hernandez
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Coach Marissa or "Marz" has been coaching the youth cheerleading program for the Waukesha South district since 2012. Marissa worked as head coach and choreographer for the program from 2012-2015 and then took over the role of program director in 2015. Additionally, Marissa is also the Assistant Varsity Coach for the Varsity Cheerleading program at Waukesha South High School. Marissa is the program's main point of contact and organizes all practice, competition and game schedules, choreography camps, tumbling sessions, fundraisers, and mini clinics.
MEET OUR COACHING STAFF!
5th - 8th Grade Team
High School Coach
Kaitlyn "Kit-Kat"
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Coach Kaitlyn or "Kit-Kat" was a Jr. Blackshirt Cheerleaders from 5th - 8th Grade, who made the competitive Varsity and JV teams her freshman year at Waukesha South. Coach Kit-Kat currently cheers on the competitive Varsity Co-Ed, Game Day, and All-State teams for Waukesha South. She specializes in tumbling, stunt techniques and choreography.
High School Coach
Lizzy
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Coach Lizzy was a Jr. Blackshirt Cheerleaders from 7th - 8th Grade, who made the competitive Varsity team her freshman year at Waukesha South. Coach Lizzy currently cheers on the competitive Varsity Co-Ed and Game Day teams for Waukesha South. She specializes in co-ed stunt techniques, dance choreography and spotting.
High School Coach
Olivia
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Coach Olivia was a Jr. Blackshirt Cheerleaders from 7th - 8th Grade, who made the competitive Varsity team her freshman year at Waukesha South. Coach Olivia currently cheers on the competitive Varsity Co-Ed and Game Day teams for Waukesha South. She specializes in top-girl stunting technique, crowd-leading and motion technique.

WHO WE ARE
2020 Best Youth Team in the State
Knowledgeable Coaching Staff
Elite Tumbling Team Sessions
4th of July Parade
Cheering for youth football/basketball
Youth Night Performances
High School Tryout Preparation
