Meet the Coaches
Kristen Myers Head Coach
Kristen has been cheering since 6th grade on both sideline (football & basketball) and competition (varsity & all-star) teams. She worked for the Universal Cheerleaders Association teaching cheer camps across the country, and also cheered for the University of Minnesota Golden Gopher Coed team. Kristen joined the Maple Grove coaching staff in 2012-2013 and assumed the program directorship for the 2013-2014 season. She lives in St. Michael with her husband and daughter Sophia, and enjoys being a Special Education Coordinator in the Robbinsdale School District. |
Alex Papademetriou Varsity Coach
Alex is an alumna of the Maple Grove HS cheerleading program, where she cheered on both the sideline and competition teams. As well, she was a member of the Planet Spirit All-Stars. Her passion has always been cheerleading and gymnastics, and she was happy to have the opportunity to return to Maple Grove as a coach in 2012-2013. Alex currently works as a Director at The Little Gym and teaches gymnastics to children ages 10 months to 12 years. |
Paige Terry Varsity and JV Coach
Paige is an alumna of the Maple Grove cheerleading program where she cheered for sideline and competition teams. She went on to cheer at the University of Minnesota and for the Planet Spirit All Stars. Paige currently attends the University of Minnesota and is studying to become a physical therapist. She is very excited to continue her journey with Maple Grove cheerleading as a coach. |
Nicole Spring JV, and Elementary Coach
Nicole cheered on the Totino-Grace competition and sideline teams for 2 years and on the Orono sideline team for 3 years. She went on to coach the Totino -Grace teams for a season as well. Nicole joined the MG Coaching Staff in the 2016-2017 season. Currently, Nicole is a full time mom to son, Mason and daughter, Nora, and is working on getting her custom clothing business started. |
