Coaches Bios
Renee Basham
I am the owner and Director of Prodigy All Stars. As an athlete my career began as a competitive gymnast for 8 years and a competitive cheerleader for 2. I then went to the University of Houston and graduated with a degree in Business Management. My husband and I started Prodigy All Stars in 2007 and we could not be happier! I feel so blessed to impact the lives of young athletes and teach them the ideals of life through a competitive sport. I believe all my athletes are "Prodigy's" and enjoy the process of watching and molding them into outstanding young adults.
Tremain Fedke
I started completive cheerleading my junior year of High school for Texas Lonestar cheer company in 2000. After falling in love with the sport I started working at Cypress Academy from 2001-2002 for C.A.C. In addition I worked for American Cheer Power Traveling and doing camps and choreography throughout the summer from 2002-2005. When I graduated high school I wanted to try something new so I became “Shasta” the University of Houston Mascot for my freshman year of college. It only took a few games in 3-digit heat for me to realize it was not for me so the following two years I attended Kilgore Jr. College. While in east Texas I worked for a few smaller (2 cheer mats in a twirling studio) east Texas gym’s. We finished 3rd at NCA collegiate Nationals in 2004 and 2005. In 2006 I moved back to Houston and started working at Cheer Nation in Katy while finishing up school at U of H. I graduated in 2007 with a degree in Sports administration and Marketing and continued to work For Cheer Nation until the merger with Prodigy in April of 2009. I love what I do, and do what I love, and feel very privileged to be a positive influence on so many young lives.
Jerry Richards
*Gymnastics at Cypress Academy of Gymnastics from the age of 6-12 and worked here all thru High School :)
*Cheer Experience
*Texas Elite 2000-2001
*Texas Lonestar Cheer Company 2001-2002
*Tyler Jr College 2002-2003
*Kilgore Jr College 2003-2005
*Oklahoma State 2005-2006
*Cheer Nation Torch NCA Champion international 5
*Texas Lonestar Cheer Company International 5
*Cheer Athletics Wildcats 2009-2010 2x Silver medal champion
*Coaching Experience
*Cheer Power Summer Camp Head Instructor 2002-2009
*Helped with numerous gyms in East Texas 2002-2005
*Twist and Shout All-Stars 2005-2006
*Cheer Nation 2006-2010
*Prodigy All-Stars 2010-Current
Morgan Musgrove.
I have been active with tumbling, cheerleading and the All-star atmosphere since I was a young girl with Cheer Nation All-stars. I also cheered two years at the University of Houston. I started coaching gymnastics, tumbling and cheer about six years ago. This is my second year with the Prodigy Family and I could never be happier! I LOVE this competitive sport as well as teaching it to the young athletes. I coach many level one teams throughout our competitive year, as well as Cheer Tots.
Katy Perrin
I began gymnastics at the age of 3, and continued for 9 years reaching level 8! After leaving Cincinnati Gymnastics Academy home to Amanda Borden and Jayce Phelps Olympic gold medalists, I took up power tumbling and won state titles on trampoline. Shortly after I began my cheer career in Indiana where I cheered for 4 years competing in Orlando, Fl. I then move to Texas and cheered at UofH. I was a UCA staff member for two years and then began coaching gymnastics! I've been a part of Prodigy since it started in 2007 and have produced many successful teams! I'm fun and outgoing, loud and sweet...oh and I love pink!
Johnny Piggee “Piggy”
I'm a graduate of De Soto High School in Dallas, TX where I first began my career in cheerleading. I've collegiately competed on a Large Coed Team and di individually partner stunting at Oklahoma City University (OCU), placing 2nd in both at NCA and USA College Nationals 2010. I also competed in 2011 on an All-Star Lvl 6 International Team, which placed second at NCA Allstar Nationals as well as medaling 3rd at Worlds. I formerly worked under American Cheer Association for 6 years (ACA) and trained athletes at Cypress Academy of Gymnastics and Prodigy All-stars for 4 years. At Prodigy, I started a flyer program that has impacted the program's routines & stunts, which lead to many NCA titles and placing at worlds.
Shannon Woods
I was a recreational gymast at Westwood Gymnastics Academy from 1999-2001. I then began cheering and coaching at Renegade Cheer. I also cheered at Mayde Creek High School in Katy ISD. From there I cheered for 2 years at Prairie View A&M University, then moved to Denton, Tx in to attend The University of North Texas. I cheered for 2 years at UNT and graduated with a B.A. in Engish and Sociology. While attending UNT I also worked and cheered at All-Star Gym Cougar in Carrollton with Coach Logan. I returned to Katy, Tx to work at CheerNation Allstars where I cheered on our International Open Co-ed level 5 and won an NCA national title. I have done outside choreography for schools around the U.S. and coached numerous National titles. I have been a member on the UCA staff for 6 years and was named Rookie of the Year my first year. I am proud to now be working for Prodigy Allstars and hope to coach many more National titles.
Michele Mitchell
*Over 14 years experience coaching/choreographing all-star cheerleading
*Individual Choreographer specializing in Crowd Pleaser and Best Cheerleader
*Graduate of the University of Houston - Bachelor's of Science in Sports Administration with a minor in Health
*Former University of Houston Cheerleader - 4 years
*Member of the 2001 University of Houston Small-Coed NCA Collegiate National Champion Squad
*NCA Collegiate All-American - 4 years
*USASF Certified in all levels (1-5) Tumbling & Stunting
*Former University Cheer Air Force Instructor - 14 years
*Former Houston Comets Dancer (for the WNBA)
*Former Competitive Gymnast - 8 years
*UCA High School All-Star - 4 years
*First Aid & CPR Certified
*NTTI Certified for Spray Tanning
Tara Mitchell:
*Over 13 years experience coaching All-star Cheerleading
*Currently attending University of Houston
*Former University of Houston Cheerleader
*NCA Collegiate All-American
*Former Competitive Gymnast - 10 years
*UCA High School All-star - 3 years
*Former University Cheer Air Force Instructor - 13 years
*USASF Certified in all levels (1-5) Tumbling and Stunts
*First Aid & CPR Certified
* NTTI Certified for Spray Tanning
Lance Marriott
Coaching
KC Cheer, Lenexa KS 2004-2008
Capitol City Cheer, Jefferson City MO 2008-Present
USASF Field Staff 2010-Present
Awards
*NCA National Champion 2006--Large Junior Coed Level 3--KC Cheer
*JAMfest Supernationals Champion 2006--Small Senior Level 2--KC Cheer
*JAMfest Supernationals Champion 2007--Small Senior Levels 2 & 3--KC Cheer
*Cheersport Nationals Champion 2008--Small Senior Level 3--KC Cheer
*JAMfest Supernationals Champion 2008--Small Senior Level 3--KC Cheer
*Cheerleading Worlds At Large Bid 2009--Small Senior Level 5--Capitol City Cheer
*Cheerleading Worlds Paid Bid 2010--Small Senior Level 5--Capitol City Cheer Top 25 Placement
*Cheerleading Worlds At Large Bid 2011--Small Senior Level 5--Capitol City Cheer
Fun Facts
*USASF Certified Levels 1-5.
*Over ten years + gymnastics and tumbling experience.
*Proud son of a Cheerleading Coach for Eldon High School with a career spanning from 1978-2004.
*Proud son of a Football Coach for Eldon High School with a career spanning from 1972-2003.
*Proud brother of 1988 Olympic hopeful gymnast that trained under Bela & Marta Karolyi.
*Both parents have Masters in Education.
*Former athletes have gone on or are going to attend Rutgers University, Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma University, University of Arkansas, Kansas State University, University of Kansas, University of Texas, University of Missouri, and University of Nebraska.
*Cancer Survivor--Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia--1990.
*Color blind--seriously, I’m really color blind!
Kelly Frye
October 2011-Present Head All-star Coach at Capitol City Cheer, Jefferson City, MO
-Head All-star Coach
-Member of Management Staff
-Tumbling Instructor
-High School Camp Instructor
USASF Field Staff Member June 2012-Present
-Credentialing Instructor
-Credentialing Administrator
May 2002-2011 Cheer Coach and Choreography Director, Midwest Cheer All Stars, Bellevue NE:
-Lead Coach and Choreography Director
-Fundraiser Coordinator
-Tumbling Director
AWARDS
My vast coaching and leadership experience has resulted in several awards for both our teams and for me professionally. The awards include:
-National Champion and overall Grand Champion, Cheerleaders of America National Competition, San Antonio, TX
-Recipient of several cheer leadership awards to include the National Cheerleaders Association, Cheerleaders of America, and the Universal Cheer Association.
-Recipient of the All American Award (four times) as a cheerleader. This award signifies personal excellence in all aspects of cheer (dance, jumps, tumbling, and cheer).
OTHER EXPERIENCE
-High School Judge
-Mixing Cheer Music
CERTIFICATIONS
USASF Certified Coach levels 1-5, AACCA Certified, and CPR and First Aid Certified.
EDUCATION
Graduate, Bellevue East High School, Bellevue, NE Class of 2005