Our Team | Chiltern Cheetahs

THE team

Jessica Goodall- Programme Director

BA Hons Dance and Culture

Qualified Teachers Status

USASF Level 1 – 6 in stunts, tumbles and tosses

British Gymnastics Level 3 General Gymnastics Coach

British Gymnastics Level 1 General Gymnastics Judge

Safeguarding and protecting children certification

Mental Health First Aid trained

First Aid certification

Enhanced DBS

BGU Platinum Status

Jess started Chiltern Cheetahs in 2012 following the growth of her school club, 'Stoke Starlets' and has trained and worked in gymnastics, dance and later cheer since the age of 14. Jess has competed internationally herself for many years and placed third at the Cheerleading World Championships in 2019. Jess currently teaches at Beaconsfield High School in their PE department and coaches their cheerleading and gymnastics teams.

ABOUT

Marko Ljubisic- Safeguarding officer

Marko’s two daughters are both keen Cheetahs. Jelena is a base in Momentum and Arianna is in Lightning. Marko has an extensive policing history gained over 13 years working for Thames Valley Police based locally in Bucks. In his time with TVP Marko underwent extensive training and gained experience across the policing environment including in safeguarding vulnerable people and child exploitation. Although Marko may not make a good “baser” or “flyer” he is a keen cricketer and currently is Captain of Coleshill Cricket Club.

Any safeguarding concerns can be logged by completing an Incident Report Form which can be found under the 'About' and then 'Policies' tab on our website. Please submit completed forms to the club at info@chilterncheetahs.co.uk or if your prefer to Marko directly at markoljubisic@btinternet.com

Kerri Little- Senior Coach
USASF Level 1 – 6 in stunts, tumbles and tosses
Enhanced DBS certificate
BA Hons Dance and Culture
Diploma in Events Management
First Aid trained
Safeguarding certification

Kerri has many years of dance experience and professional level dance training and got into cheerleading while she was studying Dance at The University of Surrey. She has coached for Chiltern Cheetahs since 2013 and currently works at Wycombe Abbey School.

Suzanna Doyle- Senior Coach

USASF Level 1–6 in stunts, tumbles and tosses

British Gymnastics Level 4 General Gymnastics Club Coach

DBS Certificate

Paediatric and Emergency Sports First Aid

Advanced Safeguarding

Suzanna started training in gymnastics as a young child, and began coaching during her teen years. She has been a club coach and coached at two gymnastics clubs.

Suzanna joined Chiltern Cheetahs in 2014 and alongside Jess, coached the team that gained the club's first ever Summit Bid for 2020 in Florida, America.

Matthew Reynolds - Head Tumble Coach

BSc Hons Sports and Exercise Science degree

Level 5 High Performance- Men’s Artistic Gymnastics coach

USASF levels 1-6 in stunts, tumbles and tosses

Level 1 Woman’s artistic gymnastics coach

Level 3 Sports Massage Therapist

First Aid certification

Enhanced DBS

Safeguarding and protecting children qualification

Matt was a member of the G.B Men’s artistic gymnastics squad. He retired from competitive gymnastics and started coaching gymnastics at 14 years old in 2007. Up until 2012 he coached novice- advanced gymnastics in both the Men’s and Woman’s artistic disciplines.

He graduated from Exeter University in 2015 and thereafter was appointed the Head of Men’s gymnastics at his childhood gymnastics club. Since then he has produced multiple British champions and currently coaches gymnasts within the G.B squad. One of his ex gymnasts that he coached for 6 years has recently been crowned the 2024 Junior European P.bar Champion. Matt uses his gymnastics experience and knowledge to support the development of the athletes at Chiltern Cheetahs.

Leanna Mason - Senior Coach

USASF Level 1 – 6 cheerleading qualifications

First Aid Trained
Enhanced DBS certificate

Leanna’s passion for cheer started when she joined her school club back in 2010. She then went on to cheer at Loughborough University, before starting her coaching career in 2017. Leanna has 4 years experience coaching across multiple levels and age groups and is so excited to be joining the Chiltern Cheetahs team. Outside of cheer Leanna works in marketing across film, TV and theatre.

Millie Beattie- Senior Coach

BGU level 1-6

Enhanced DBS

First aid trained

Diploma in Dance

Millie has been cheerleading competitively for 9 years and started gymnastics aged 3. She began coaching as a junior coach 8 years ago!

Millie also competed at the worlds championships and was 5th in the world.

She is excited to work with all athletes and help them learn, grow and succeed in what they do!

Kimberly Felstead - Coach

USASF levels 1-3 cheerleading qualifications

BGU Foundations

First Aid trained

Kimberly began cheerleading 8 years ago with Chiltern Cheetahs as one of the originals. She has competed many times and last year she had the opportunity to be on a level 2 stunt group and enjoyed her time competing with them.
Kimberly used to do gymnastics and street dance when she was younger and then found her love for cheer as it combined both of the original activities she enjoyed. She is currently training with our senior level 3 non tumble team.
She is very enthusiastic and energetic when it comes to seeing an athlete grow and develop. She can’t wait to see where her coaching goes and is excited about the future of Cheetahs.

Amy Parker-Bratt - Senior Coach
USASF Levels 1-6 cheerleading qualifications
MSc Sport and Exercise Psychology
Enhanced DBS certificate
First Aid Trained

Amy has been cheerleading competitively for 15 years and started dance aged 4. She began coaching at age 16 and went on to coach her university cheerleading team. Amy also competed with Adrenaline at the World Championships in 2022 whilst studying for a Masters degree in Sport and Exercise Psychology. She is excited to work with the athletes to help them develop their skills and confidence both on and off the competition floor!

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Trish Allan - Senior Coach
USASF Levels 1-6 cheerleading qualifications
Enhanced DBS certificate
First Aid Trained

Trish first fell in love with cheer as a parent and shortly after spectating her children’s debut competition began her own cheer journey becoming a coach and competitive athlete herself. Trish loves a challenge and has completed two London marathon’s, a tough mudder and 21km Spartan event. Trish believes that sport and exercise are great for boosting mental wellness along with building confidence, resilience and friendships. Being neurodivergent herself, Trish appreciates the power of inclusion and how it opens opportunities to all, providing a safe space for all young people to grow, develop and meet their full potential. When she isn’t coaching or taking on a challenge she is usually found outside working with horses and dogs.

Emma Stubbs - Coach

USASF Levels 1-3 cheerleading qualifications
Enhanced DBS certificate
First Aid Trained

Emma first discovered cheerleading during secondary school, joining her school’s club and quickly falling in love with the sport. In her early twenties, she stepped into the world of competitive allstar cheer where she spent several years competing and gaining invaluable experience. During this time, she also earned her coaching qualifications sparking a passion for coaching.

Now she loves nothing more than helping athletes develop new skills, grow in confidence both on and off the mat, and have fun along the way.

Outside of cheer Emma works at Heathrow Airport and enjoys travelling the world. She also loves spending time outdoors—most recently taking on the challenge of climbing Mount Snowdon!

Louise Wheeler - Tumble Coach
British Gymnastics Level 2 Women’s Artistic Gymnastics Coach

IGA Level 3 Women’s Artistic Gymnastics Coach

British Gymnastics Level 2 for Freestyle Gymnastics

British Gymnastics Level 1 General Gymnastics Judge

Safeguarding and protecting children certification

First Aid certification

Enhanced DBS

PG cert in teaching in Higher Education in the Creative Arts

BA Hons Fine Art and MA in Fine Art

Louise was a gymnast from the age of seven and started coaching when she was fifteen at Abbey Gym. She coaches at Booker Gym Club with the girls’ and the boys’ squads and Hammersmith Gym Club focusing on all gymnastics and acrobatics. Louise also runs the Gymnastics Club at Cedar Park School. Alongside the clubs Louise holds private lessons where she focuses on the particular skills the gymnasts would like to gain and develop. Louise coaches and judges at competitions for Bucks County and IGA (Independent Gymnastics) Regionals. Louise teaches a range of ages from toddler to adult gym and a mixture of abilities.

Amy Bray- Coach

USASF Levels 1-2 cheerleading qualifications
Enhanced DBS certificate
First Aid Trained

I have been at Chiltern Cheetahs since 2017 after doing gymnastics for 7 years. Within my time at Cheetahs I have competed in Nationals and Internationals including competing in the USA. I have now stopped cheerleading competitively but my love for the club meant I couldn't fully give up as I am now a coach! I am excited to help athletes improve and see where coaching can take me.

Jess Seedel-Tripp- Coach

My name is Jess and I have been doing cheer for 7 years and this is my 4th season with Cheetahs. I have competed both Nationally and internationally in Cheerleading competitions and have placed in the top 3 in the U.K with my team on numerous occasions. I have just finished my GCSE’s and am starting my A-levels. Last season i travelled to America to compete at All-Star Worlds with Rush.

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Katya Tinine- Coach

I started cheer at 10 and have been on competitive teams ever since, I am competing at worlds in 2026 with Vortex. I started coaching in 2023.

Ivy - Coach

Ivy has been passionate about cheerleading for 6 years now, ever since she joined the Chiltern Cheetahs. She loves competing and last year she got to opportunity to compete at Summit in Florida! Ivy hopes one day she will be able to compete at Worlds. She's having a great time coaching the next generation of cheerleaders and is coaching lightning as of Season 14.

Immy Strachan- Coach

I started cheer in 2022 after doing gymnastics since I was 5, and had the privilege to compete at all star worlds in florida with my team rush last year. I can’t wait to compete level 4 and level 5 this year with my new teams adrenaline and vortex. I am excited to be a coach this season and see the routines and athletes develop, and help the athletes to enjoy cheer as much as I do.

Jamie Allan-Howlett - Coach

USASF Levels 1-2 cheerleading qualifications
First Aid Trained

Jamie has been doing cheer for ten years and has always had a passion for tumbling, competing in levels 1, 2 ,4 and 5. She is currently competing on Adrenaline and Vortex and is looking forward to competing at The World Championships this year. Jamie has been coaching since she was 13 and enjoys helping athletes gain confidence and skills.

Ella Kightley- Coach

Ella started cheerleading in 2021 having previously done gymnastics since she was 4. She is also a keen dancer, and particularly enjoys Commercial. Ella started competitive Cheerleading for Beaconsfield High School for 2 years before joining Cheetahs in 2023. Her first team was the Senior Prep Level 2.1 Stealth, who she loved competing and training with. She is now a flyer on the U18 Coed Level 5 team, Vortex, and is loving all the amazing opportunities it is bringing her. Ella is so excited to coach at cheetahs and help athletes develop their skills and love for the sport, just as much as she does.

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Evie Finnis- Coach

USASF Junior Coach cheerleading qualifications

I joined Chiltern Cheetahs 8 years ago and have loved every second of my journey. Some of my proudest highlights include, traveling to America and placing 17th at The Summit, and achieving a record-breaking 99.03 at competition last year

— the highest score in Chiltern Cheetahs history. Cheerleading has given me incredible experiences, lifelong friends, and a second family. I hope to use my own achievements to inspire and encourage younger athletes to chase their dreams and make the most of every moment with the team.