Staff

Jennifer Niemiec

-University of Iowa Assistant Volunteer coach – 12th year
-UCA Staff Member for 5 years, including camp head instructor
-Former cheerleader at Western Michigan and Ferris State University in Michigan
-Former coach of South East Junior High cheerleaders
-Choreographed and judged at various levels, including local and regional
-AACCA Safety Certified
-Current 3rd/4th grade teacher at Weber Elementary
-Originally from Quincy, MI

Gregg Niemiec

-University of Iowa Cheerleading Coach & Spirit Coordinator – 15th year
-AACCA Safety Certified and Safety Certifier
-Former Universal Cheerleaders Association Territory Manager and
staffer – 14 years. Staffer and head instructor of camps throughout
the Midwest. As State Director for Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota,
South Dakota and earlier Minnesota and Illinois promoted, conducted
and staffed camps throughout the Midwest. Trained staff in various
areas of instruction for summer camps.
-Performed at various events for UCA, including; Macy’s Thanksgiving
Day Parade, London New Year’s Parade, Vienna New Year’s Parade, World Bowl (Europe’s version of the Super Bowl) Halftime.
-Safety certifier for coaches National Federation of High School
(NFHS) certifications
-Former cheerleader at Northern Illinois University
-Coached at junior high, high school and collegiate levels
-Choreographed various routines for cheerleaders and dancers
-Judged at Local, State, Regional and National levels, including UCA
College and UCA All-Star Nationals
-Originally from Mt. Prospect, IL

Isaac Stauffer

-University of Iowa Cheerleader
-Has taught tumbling and dance at home town gym
-Has recieved various awards in both tumbling and dance
-Performed in Dominic Republic Summer 2010

Vanessa Beyer

-University of Iowa Assistant Volunteer coach – 6th year
-Varsity Spirit Fashions Uniform Representative – 4th year
-Former University of Iowa Cheerleader
-AACCA Safety certified
-Taught tumbling at hometown gym
-Avid fitness guru, including 24 hour races, and Extreme Competitions
-Originally from Burlington, IA

Breanna Manders

-Graduate of the University of Iowa
-Former University of Iowa Cheerleader
-Originally from Davenport, IA

Emily Czerniejewski

-Graduate of the University of Iowa
-Former University of Iowa Cheerleader
-Originally from St Louis, MO

Kyler Toben

-University of Iowa Cheerleader
-Originally from Washington, IA

Other Staff

From time to time former or current University of Iowa Cheerleaders or
other qualified cheerleaders may help out with classes.

Nicole Jensen

-Teaches Baton at the gym
-National and World Champion Twirler
-Recognized around the Nation as one of the top Twirlers
-Originally from Iowa City, IA