Cheer Force is proud to be the employer of exemplary coaches with extensive and well-rounded cheer experience. Our coaches come to Cheer Force not only with experience, a great love for children, but also with a passion for the sport of cheerleading. The goal of our coaching staff is to train cheerleaders so they reach their maximum potential in a positive, fun, and safe environment. Listed below are the coordinators for the staff of the Cheer Force All Star and Cheer Program. They are an incredible staff with a tremendous love for what they do and the students they teach.

Sarah Marsh: Sarah Marsh is the Coordinator for the Cheer Force All Star Program and is one of the coaches for the Hawks and Falcons Squad. She received both her Bachelor’s Degree in Health Science and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Central Arkansas. Sarah has been involved with the sport of cheerleading for the past 15 years. She has competed on nationally ranked squads and was an All American Cheerleader. Sarah has coached All Star Cheerleaders for the past five years and has been a part of the coaching staff for nationally ranked squads. She also teaches tumbling and cheer classes and is one of the coaches for the Hendrix College Cheerleaders. In addition, Sarah has an extensive background in both gymnastics and dance and is a very gifted choreographer. She is also United States All Star Federation (USASF) Certified, American Association of Cheerleading Coaches and Administrators Certified (AACCA), and holds a USASF Judges Certification. Sarah’s experience, talent, dedication, hard work, and love for both the students she teaches and the sport of cheerleading makes her awesome at what she loves to do!!

Erik Wright: Erik is the Coordinator for the Tumbling Program and is one of the All Star coaches for the Eagles, Hawks and Falcons Squads. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Central Arkansas in May 2008. Erik has literally grown up at Sonshine Academy since his father and mother are the owners. Erik has had gymnastics and tumbling as a part of his life since he was born. He competed in the sport of gymnastics up through Class 4. In the process of growing to the height of 6’4” he decided that other sports might better suit him and competed successfully in football, track, and basketball. Erik currently teaches beginner, intermediate, and advanced Tumbling classes and is one of the coaches for the Hendrix College Cheerleaders. He has also taught boys gymnastics, boys tumbling, and boys’ sports fitness classes. Erik is First Aid and CPR Certified and is American Association of Cheerleading Coaches and Administrators Certified (AACCA). He brings with him not only a lifetime of experience in the gym but an awesome ability to motivate and teach his students.