FloCheer is highlighting the small gyms and programs that help elevate All Star cheer and build champion athletes on and off the mat for Small Gym September. This week, we’re sharing the story of Step Ahead All-Stars, a program that is 7x NCA National Champions and 2007 World Champions!
Quick Hits with Step Ahead All-Stars:
- Location: Miami, FL
- First Year: April 1996
- Number of Teams This Season: 13 teams
- Website - Click here for more
The Story of Step Ahead All-Stars:
Open for 32 years, our gym is all about family. We pride ourselves on teaching kids life lessons on and off the mat. Our two owners are sisters who have been in the all star cheer world since it started. Being based in Miami, we get kids from all throughout our city and build bonds and memories that will last a lifetime!
- Jalyn Garcia, Step Ahead All-Stars Coach
Fun Facts about Step Ahead All-Stars:
Some fun facts about us are that we are D2 Summit champions, NCA All-Star national champions, UCA All Star national champions, and 2007 World Champions!! Our owners are Alicia Bowman & Angela Armas, and a fun fact about them is that they are sisters!!
Proud Wins & Accomplishments:
- D2 Summit Champion
- Four D2 Summit Top 3 Finishes
- 7x NCA All-Star National Champions
- 2007 World Champions (Formerly known as Encore Cheer Company)
- 3x UCA National Champions
What Makes The Program Special:
Our family-oriented environment is so special to us! We are so proud to have built up so many homegrown athletes since they were little kids.
Where You Can Find Step Ahead All-Stars This Season:
- Battle Under The Big Top Grand Nationals
- CHEERSPORT Nationals
- NCA All-Star Nationals
- One Up Grand Nationals
- The D2 Summit
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