Owner & Head Coach

Tori has owned and operated Firegem Cheer Academy in Greenville, SC since March of 2021 and Firegem of Anderson in Anderson, SC since March of 2025. She grew up in the gym, competing in both gymnastics (USAG) and power tumbling (USTA), at the national level. She cheered game day and competitively at the University of Northern Iowa. In addition to cheering for UNI, Tori also competed on a level 6 international open co-ed team for the Iowa All Stars. After graduating from Iowa State University, she head-coached college cheer for 7 years. Here are some of Tori’s career highlights:

• Head Cheer & STUNT Coach at the University of the Ozarks, a Division 3 school, where she built and coached the first STUNT team ever in the state of Arkansas, winning the very first STUNT game in Arkansas.

• Head Cheer Coach at Missouri Valley College, an NAIA school, where she won the 2018 National Collegiate Championship.

• Won the 2018 NAIA National Collegiate Cheer Coach of the Year Award.

• Received the 2018 Missouri Sports Hall of Fame Achievement Award.

• Head Cheer Coach at the University of South Carolina Upstate, D1.

Owner & Head Coach

Jaz has worked for Firegem Cheer Academy in Greenville, SC since March of 2021 and has owned and operated Firegem of Anderson in Anderson, SC since March of 2025. He found his love for tumbling in high school at the end of his sophomore year at Mount Pisgah Academy where he joined the Acrobatics team. After graduating in 2009, Jaz soon began coaching tumbling, bars, vaulting, and trampoline at Electric City Gymnastics. In late 2010, Jaz also began coaching tumbling at Palmetto Athletics, eventually becoming certified to coach all levels of tumbling through United States All-Star Federation. Jaz continued to coach at Palmetto Athletics until he graduated college from Clemson University in 2016. During that time Jaz increased his knowledge of the sport of All-Star Cheer by coaching stunting, tossing, choreography, jumps, strength, and flexibility. In addition to All-Star Cheer, Jaz also has experience coaching dance and tricking (which caters to martial artists). Here are some of Jaz’s career highlights:

• Tumbling Program Coordinator & Head Tumbling Instructor at Steppin’ Out Dance Studio

• Tumbling Instructor at High Power Elite

• Tumbling Instructor for the TL Hanna Varsity Cheer Team

Assistant Director of Operations

Although not originally from the South, Maddie has been happy to call Greenville her home for the past four years! She was raised in Washington state and attended college at Cedarville University near Dayton, Ohio, where she received her bachelor's degree in Psychology. She has worked with kids and teenagers in many different jobs, including youth and children's ministry and even spent a year as "Movie Star Maddie" with Boosterthon School Fundraising. She first fell in love with cheerleading as an 8th grader when she attended her local high school's cheerleading tryouts on a whim. She ended up being on the varsity sideline and competition teams at her high school all 4 years, eventually as team captain. Her favorite part of cheer is stunting! Here are some of Maddie’s career highlights:

• UCA All-American cheerleader 2 years in a row

• 2012 state champion with her high school competition team

• Head Spirit Squad Coach at Converse University

Head Coach- Cheer & Tumbling

“Hi, my name is Bethany, and I am excited to be a part of Firegem of Anderson!”

Bethany graduated from Powdersville High School in 2023, where she was a member of the varsity competition and sideline cheer teams for six years (7th–12th grade). During her last two years, she served as a captain which further deepened her leadership skills and passion for the sport.  

Bethany has been coaching recreational cheer teams for Powdersville for the past four years and recently coached Middle Spirit and JV Competition last season. Her love for cheer and tumbling began in 7th grade, and since then she has dedicated herself to growing both as an athlete and a coach. She has been coaching tumbling for 4 years now and loves helping athletes develop their skills and confidence. Beyond coaching, she has a strong passion for choreography and enjoys creating routines that showcase energy.

“I can't wait to work with the amazing athletes at Firegem and help them achieve their goals!”

Choreographer & Head Coach- Cheer

Chrysa is from Irmo, South Carolina. She graduated third in her class from Spring Hill High School with an extended studies diploma. She is currently a senior in the Clemson University Honors College pursuing a degree in human nutrition with a minor in American Sign Language.

She cheered on Dutch Fork High School's varsity cheerleading squad for 4 years where she was captain of the team her last 2 years. She also cheered at ACX Allstars for 12 years, where she was on the senior level 6 worlds team “Kat Daddies” her last 3 years. She loves being a part of cheer and watching kids grow and feel supported!

Chrysa has coached competitive cheer teams and non-competitive tumbling classes for Firegem Cheer Academy in Greenville since 2022!

Junior Coach- Cheer & Tumbling

“Hey, I’m Abby and I’m so excited to be a coach at Firegem of Anderson!”

Abby is currently a freshman at Palmetto High School where she’s been a part of the Palmetto Junior Varsity cheer team for 2 seasons, and the Palmetto Varsity cheer team for 2 seasons. As a member of the Palmetto Varsity competition team, she won the 2023 AAA State Championship and the 2024 AAA State Runner Up titles.

Abby has also been an integral member and competitive cheerleader with Firegem Cheer Academy in Greenville for 3 seasons, competing with the level 1, level 2 and level 3 teams.  Abby has also been tumbling at Firegem for the past 4 years since the day the gym opened.

“From the moment I walked in the door at Firegem I knew it was something I wanted to be a part of.  I am so excited for this experience and to be a part of many athletes’ lives.”

Junior Coach- Cheer & Tumbling

Lanique's journey in athletic excellence began at the age of five with gymnastics training. At seven, she transitioned to cheerleading and tumbling, joining Carolina Power Cheer and Tumbling. Over her three years on their competitive cheer team, she honed her skills and developed a strong foundation in the sport. This dedication continued in middle school, where she successfully secured a position on the cheer team. Subsequently, she achieved recognition on the TL Hanna JV competition and sideline teams, earning accolades including the Coach's Choice award and Best Tumbler.

Her achievements culminated in a remarkable second-place finish at Nationals as a member of Firegem Cheer Academy’s Rose Quartz Senior Team. Lanique's high school career further showcased her talent; she earned a place on the Varsity competition and sideline cheer teams during her freshman year, receiving the Best Jumps award and a high score in letter/bars.

‘I put 110% into everything I do. I am so excited to be able to teach all these amazing kids!”

Head Coach- Cheer

Head Coach- Cheer