Marissa Catalina
Bellmore,NY
Summary
I am a highly motivated and dedicated athlete and coach who wants to spread her love for cheerleading. My goal as a coach is for every athlete to grow on and off of the mat. Learning lifelong lessons that they will bring with them throughout the rest of their lives. I believe that positivity, structure and leadership is the key to a successful cheer program. Throughout my experiences, I have learned how to unite a team, communicate with athletes, build confidence in struggling athletes, motivate teams, and help bring teams to compete and succeed throughout their season.
MY PERSONAL CHEER EXPERIENCE
- Mepham Varsity Cheerleading- all four years
- Platinum Athletics PAC ICONS(Worlds Team)- 2023
- Xtreme Cheer Inferno(Worlds Team)- 2025
- Hofstra University Coed Cheer- 2025
- UL Lafayette Coed Cheer-2026
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Cheer Coach
Level Up Cheer
Lafayette, LA
09.2025 - 04.2026
- I understand how each athlete may learn things differently and at a different pace. Because of this I like to create a personalized plan to each of my athletes. We create long and short term goals, this helps them stay motivated, but also teaches them discipline at a young age.
- I work one on one with all recreational flyers on strength, conditioning, and flexibility.
- I offer stunt, tumbling, jumps, conditioning, and motions privates for athletes.
- I work with all recreational teams on their stunt progressions, jump technique and flexibility, tumbling technique, motion placement, and conditioning.
Dance Teacher
Jam Dance & Fitness Center
Bellmore, NY
09.2019 - 06.2024
- I coached multiple competitive teams and recreational classes with athletes ages 2 through 16 years old.
- I have led tumbling classes, conditioning classes and technique classes.
- My goal was to provide a fun, educational and safe environment for each athlete to develop and grow.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LA05.2028
High School Diploma -
Mepham High School
Bellmore, NY06.2024
Skills
- Coaching experience of all ages
- Team motivation and Team Bonding
- Stunt technique
- Flexibility Improvement
- Safety awareness
- Strength Training and Conditioning programs
- Motivational leadership style
- Creativity and flexibility
Timeline
Cheer Coach
Level Up Cheer
09.2025 - 04.2026
Dance Teacher
Jam Dance & Fitness Center
09.2019 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Science - Business
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
High School Diploma -
Mepham High School