Lori has always had a love for gymnastics and cheerleading. Growing up participating in both, Lori developed a passion for each sport and always tried to encourage her friends and fellow cheerleaders to get involved as well. Lori attended The University of Alabama from 1990-1994 and was the program director at Alabama Gymnastics Academy from 1990-1995, working very closely with David and Sarah Patterson, learning as much as possible by helping coach with the college team. She then opened, operated, and successfully ran her own gym and all-star cheerleading program in Eufaula, AL for 12 years.  
Lori decided to obtain her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from South Alabama so she sold her business and moved to Daphne in 2008. She coached several all-star teams at Cheer Force One during the three years she was in PT School and then moved with Gem of Champions when Cheer Force One closed in 2010. Lori has combined her numerous years of experience in gymnastics and cheerleading and her vast knowledge of physical therapy to make herself the best possible coach.
Lori LOVES, I mean LOVES, Alabama football, and her favorite holidays are Thanksgiving and Easter.   She also loves Italian food, so it is no surprise her favorite restaurant is a local….Cousin Vinny's.  In addition, Lori enjoys working out, reading and learning, paddle boarding, fishing with her husband Steven.  Lori and Steven are very busy as Steven owns Daphne Fit Body Bootcamp.  They have three dogs, Samson (German Shepherd) , Douglas (rescue dog) and Livi (our other rescue dog), and they love to go on long walks with them.  When Lori and Steven are not working, or traveling to California for Steven's work, they enjoy just being at home with their dogs, watching great movies, and serving at Church of the Highlands.

Coach Bre has been a remarkable team member of Next Level Tumbling for several years now. She is very passionate about the sport and has been coaching for more than 14 years. Just a few of her many accomplishments entail being a cheerleader for one of her favorite college football team, LSU. As well as being the Head Coach for the University of South Alabama’s cheerleading team. Bre is a true ‘Go Getter’. When she’s not coaching she’s in the gym working out, scuba diving with her brother Cory, or horseback riding. Some might not know this about Bre, but one of her biggest pet peeves is loud eating, so no smacking around her unless you want to see CRAZY EYES! Bre also enjoys dinners with her family at her favorite restaurant, R&R’s. Her favorite vacation has been to Key West, and the holiday she gets most excited for is Christmas. Your child will love being in class with Coach Bre… She loves working with kids and her passion for the sport is contagious.

Coach Shawn has been with Next Level Tumbling since 2012. He has been coaching this sport for over 25 years and has coached athletes for the World Championships in power tumbling. You could say he is a BIG DEAL. Shawn is married to Jamie Johnson and they have 2 cats. He loves to mountain bike, fish, and pull for all SEC football teams. Shawn is also the art teacher at Fairhope Middle School. A few more tidbits about him are: he enjoys vacations to Disney World, dining at Felix’s restaurant, and Christmas is his favorite holiday. Shawn’s biggest pet peeve is annoying sounds while he is driving. If you are in one of his classes, you are sure to enjoy his awesome personality along with his tender heart and genuine joy of working with children.

Coach Angel has been a wonderful team member at Next Level Tumbling for several years. She has competed with Faulkner State Community College and the University of South Alabama in cheerleading at UCA Nationals and is very meticulous about the sport. When Angel isn’t working she enjoys being very active swimming, going to the beach and watching her kids play sports. There aren’t many things Angel doesn’t like, but one of her biggest pet peeves is when people say the word “can’t”. Angel loves spending time with her husband and two kids. Christmas is one of her favorite holidays, and Local and Co. is on the top of her favorite restaurant list. She is a driven and ambitious young woman who enjoys working with kids of all ages.

Coach Jay graduated from the University of South Alabama with a bachelors Degree in Economics. His favorite skill to do is a standing full. His favorite skills to teach are standing tucks and roundoff back handspring tucks. When he is not coaching he enjoys playing music, fishing, playing tennis, and working out. His favorite restaurant is Moe's and his biggest accomplishment is earning his college degree. His favorite holiday is Christmas.

We are excited to have Head Coach Jackie Zumsteg join our team here at Next Level. She cheered at California Baptist University. Jackie also coached at WOGA, better known as the World Olympic Gymnastics Academy. She coached there for about 8 years, before moving to the Eastern Shore. Jackie's favorite thing about coaching is seeing the athletes faces light up from accomplishing a new skill and knowing that they gain confidence. Outside of work Jackie enjoys coaching volleyball, going to the beach, and watching her kids play sports. The thing she loves the most is family time with her husband and two kids. 

We are excited to welcome Zoë back to the Next Level team!

Zoë is a former Fairhope High School cheerleader who previously served as a junior coach with Next Level for four years. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Public Health from the University of Alabama and recently completed her Master of Health Science at Meharry Medical College. She is currently applying to dental school while continuing to pursue her passion for coaching.

As a head coach and office team member, Zoë brings a wealth of experience, leadership, and enthusiasm to our program. She particularly enjoys coaching Level 4.2 athletes, helping them achieve excellence through dedication, skill development, and teamwork.

Outside of coaching, Zoë enjoys traveling, spending time at the beach, and discovering new restaurants.

We are proud to have Zoë’s expertise and commitment contributing to the continued success of our athletes and our program.

We are so happy to welcome Coach Zoie on staff with us! She attends Daphne High School where is a part of DHS Cheerleading, SGA, and Project Outreach where she has had the opportunity to accomplish so many things such as Top 12 in Dogwood Pageants, UCA All-American, and UCA Pin it forward recipient. Zoie definitely has a love for this sport as she aspires to cheer in college once she graduates. Her favorite thing about coaching is watching a child get super excited when getting a new skill. Her favorite skill to spot is a backbend kickover. A fun fact about Zoie is that she is the youngest of three and has three super cute dogs. When she is not coaching you can find her doing her favorite hobby which is to sing. Your child will love being coached by Zoie.

We are beyond excited to welcome Kaedyn to our team! As current student she definitely knows the Next Level way. If you ever see her tumbling in the gym, you would be blown away. Kaedyn is the oldest of three and attends Daphne High School where she is apart of the Cheerleading Team. Her hobbies include cheer, tumbling, and traveling. When she is not at the gym or school she is playing baseball with her younger brother. Some fun facts about her are that her favorite restaurant is Baumhower's and her favorite holiday is Christmas. She loves getting to know students at our gym and she has a lot of skills knowledge to bring to them!

We are excited to introduce, junior coach Abby Wren to our team. Abby has been a student here at Next Level since 2016. She has six months of coaching experience. Her favorite trick to spot is a backwalkover. Her greatest accomplishment in this sport is roundoff backhandspring layout. When Abby isn’t coaching she enjoys cheerleading, swimming, and hanging out with her friends. Her favorite college football team is Auburn. Abby’s favorite vacation is when she went with her family to Jamaica. She has two dogs, a labradoodle named, Shadow and a golden doodle named, Baymax. Abby’s pet peeve is when people talk really loud on a phone call. Her favorite restaurant is Cactus Cantina, and her favorite holiday is Christmas.

We are excited to announce junior coach, Marley James Powell to our team. Marley James attends Daphne High School, she is currently on the JV Daphne High School cheer team. Her biggest accomplishment in tumbling is getting her frontwalkover roundoff 3 backhandspring back tuck. After she graduates, she plans on attending Coastal Community College for two years, before transferring to a University. Marley James' favorite thing about coaching is seeing her students faces when they get a new skill. Her favorite skill to spot is a backwalkover. When she is not coaching, she loves playing the piano and spending time at the beach house with her family.

Please join us in welcoming Lucy Stejskal to our team. Lucy is a junior coach here at Next Level. She attends Daphne High School, where she is currently a JV Daphne High School cheerleader. Her biggest accomplishment in tumbling thus far is getting a roundoff backhandspring back tuck. After she graduates high school, Lucy plan's to go to Auburn University and pursue her dream of becoming a teacher. Her favorite thing about coaching is being with the kids and making each class as fun as possible. Her favorite skill to spot is a backwalkover. Outside of coaching, Lucy enjoys cheering, dancing, tumbling, babysitting, and hanging out with her friends and family. 

We are excited to welcome junior coach, Ella Belcher to our team. She attends Spanish Fort High School, where she is currently a cheerleader. Her biggest accomplishment in tumbling is getting her Layout. After graduation, she plans to cheer in college. Ella's favorite thing about coaching is seeing the kids get excited when they get a new skill. Her favorite skill to spot is a handstand that goes into a backbend. When Ella is not coaching she enjoys baking and hanging out with her friends. We are excited to have Ella join our team!

We are pleased to welcome, junior coach Caroline McConaghy to our team. Caroline attends Daphne High School, where she is a varsity cheerleader. Her biggest accomplishment in tumbling is getting her full twisting layout. After college, she plans to attend Auburn University and join a sorority. Caroline's favorite thing about coaching is watching the students grow and getting new skills. Her favorite skill to spot is a backwalkover. When Caroline is not coaching she enjoys hanging out with her friends and family. 

We are excited to announce Abigail Travis has joined our team. She is a junior coach here at Next Level. Abigail attends Daphne High School, where she is currently on the soccer team. Her biggest accomplishment in tumbling is getting her roundoff backhandspring back tuck. After graduation she plans on going to college and becoming a real estate agent or she wants to start her on business. Abigail's favorite thing about coaching is teaching kids new skills. her favorite skill to spot is a handstand. When Abigail is not coaching she enjoys playing soccer and hanging out with her friends at the beach. 

Join us in welcoming junior coach Brylee Tidmore to our team. She attends Spanish Fort High School, where she currently a cheerleader. Her biggest accomplishment thus far is making the cheer team every year since middle school. After graduation, Brylee plans to attend Coastal Community College and tryout for cheerleader there. Her favorite thing about coaching is seeing kids excitement after helping them learn a new skill. Brylee's favorite skill to spot is a standing backbend. When Brylee is not coaching she enjoys hanging out with her friend and going shopping. 

We are pleased to welcome junior coach Bailey Harness to our team. Bailey attends Fairhope High School, where she is currently a varsity cheerleader. Her biggest accomplishment thus far in cheer and tumbling is making All American. After graduation, Bailey wants to attend The University of South Alabama and hopefully cheer there as well. She wants to major in Emergency Medicine. Bailey's favorite thing about coaching is watching the girls faces light up when they get a new skill. Her favorite skill to spot is a backwalkover. When Bailey is not coaching she enjoys spending time with her friends and family. 

We are excited to announce Kynzie Foster, as a new Junior Coach here at Next Level Tumbling. Kynzie attends and is currently a varsity cheerleader at Robertsdale High School. Her biggest accomplishment so far is getting her standing full and her arabian. After graduation, Kynzie plans to attend Ole Miss or the University of Alabama and accomplish her dream of being a college cheerleader. Kynzie's favorite thing about coaching is getting to see the kid's faces when getting a new skill. Her favorite skill to spot is a standing backbend. When Kynzie is not coaching she likes to go to the beach and hangout with friends and family.

We are excited to announce Maggie Eiland, as a Junior Coach here at Next Level. Maggie attends Daphne High School, where she currently a Junior Varsity cheerleader. Her biggest accomplishment thus far is getting her roundoff backhandspring back tuck. After graduation, Maggie plans to attend the University of Alabama for Pre-Med. Her favorite thing about coaching is seeing the kids faces filled with joy after getting a new skill. Her favorite skill to spot is a backwalkover. When Maggie is not coaching she likes to spend her free time baking. 

Help us welcome, Reagan Bedsole, as one of our new junior coaches here at Next Level tumbling. Reagan attends Daphne High School, where she is currently a junior varsity cheerleader. Her greatest accomplishment is how much her stunting has improved over the years. After graduation, Reagan wants to attend Auburn University. Reagan's favorite thing about coaching is being able to connect with the kids and making each kid feel like they belong. When Reagan is not coaching she enjoys spending time with her family and watching tv.

We are excited to announce Rylee Bedsole, as a new junior coach here at Next Level Tumbling. Rylee attends Daphne High School, where she is currently a junior varsity cheerleader. She is proud to be working on her roundoff backhandspring back tuck. After graduation, Rylee plans to attend Auburn University to study something in the medical field. Her favorite thing about coaching is being interactive with the kids and seeing a smile on their faces. In Rylee's free time she enjoys to read, hangout with family and attend church. Cheer is also another big part of her life. 

Sue Hall is a dedicated and enthusiastic coach who brings a strong sense of leadership, positivity, and connection to the team. With a love for sports like softball, hockey, and football, Sue thrives on building confidence and character in those she coaches. she values hard work, personal growth, and creating a fun, supportive environment for everyone around her. Outside of coaching, Sue enjoys swimming, reading biographies, and traveling. Her favorite adventure being a trip to Ireland with her husband. Known for her warm personality and great sense of humor, Sue is an important part of our team and a true role model to our athletes.