Coach Tara, Owner

Tara is the former Owner of Build It Athletix.  She has been involved in cheerleading since 1999 as an athlete, camp instructor, coach, choreographer, competition coordinator, all star cheerleading program director and national level competition judge.  Tara was a member of one of the very first all star teams in the State of Washington, and went on to cheer at Washington State University.  Go Cougs!

Certifications & Accomplishments

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Emphasis in Advertising, Washington State University
• United States All Star Federation (USASF), Member
• USASF Level 5 Credentialed in Tumbling
• USASF Level 5 Credentialed in Stunts and Tosses
• Washington State Cheerleading Coaches Association (WSCCA), Member
• Washington State Cheerleading Judges Association (WSCJA), Former Certified Performance and Technical Judge
• First Aid/AED CPR Certified
• AACCA Safety Certified
• WIAA Stunt Safety I & II Certified

Coaching Experience

• Choreographer for Various High School, All Star and Semi Pro Cheer Teams
• Coach, All Star Teams, VCA All Stars 2002-2006
• Head Instructor, PacWest Spirit Group, 2002-2006 Traveled the Northwest coaching All Star, High School, Middle School and Youth and Recreation teams

Cheerleading Experience

• Washington State University – Cheerleader, Co-ed Team
• VCA All Stars– Senior All Star
• La Center High School – Varsity Cheerleader