Cherie Walker

Owner/Operator

  • Elite competitive gymnast and a member of the USASF and USAG organizations

  • Certifications:

    • USAG levels 1-10

    • USAG Judge levels 6-10

    • USASF from levels one through six

  • Own and operated Flip Over Gymnastics and fitness, INC- located in East Brunswick, NJ.

  • Business management Degree Orange County Community College

  • Cheer Quest, Inc. in 2001 (now Quest Athletics)

  • Utilizing extensive Elite gymnastics background provides a strong resource that is applied to the sport of All Star Cheerleading and Tumbling.

  • Grateful for the last twenty-four years at Quest Athletics Cherie maintains her philosophy of doing her best to provide a sound reputable program by bringing athletes and families together while striving to be their individual best.

 
 
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David Kogut

Program Director

10th Year With Quest Athletics

  • Cheered for 12 years (Pop Warner, High School, All Star)

    • Top Gun OO5 4 Years

    • Maryland Twisters 1 Year

    • Small Program 4 Years

    • Pop Warner 3 Years

  • Coaching Experience (Pop Warner, High school & All Star)

    • Degree in Sport & Rec Management from Florida International University

  • 2011 World Champion

  • 85+ Regional/National Cheerleading Titles (Athlete & Coach)

    • Awarded “Most Valuable Cheerleader” Inside Cheerleading Magazine

    • Recognized as a “Male Star”  The Cheer Leader Magazine

    • Featured in the Journal News for Cheerleading Personal Achievements 

 
 

Morag Cuff

Office Manager

  • I have been with Quest for approximately 15 years when my daughter first started to cheer.

  • I have held several positions on the Cheer Quest Parents Assoc Board, our non-profit entity for fundraising

  • Background is in accounting

  • Assistant to controller for a computer company

  • Support clerk for sales team of a Sea Ray Boat Company

  • I enjoy working with families and especially helping children achieve success in their life!

 
 
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Mike Toone

T&T Director

  • Coach Mike is the T&T Director and has instructed at Quest Athletics for 6 years with 25 Years of experience teaching athletes of all levels and ages. The tumbling program caters to athletes within the cheer program and also includes T&T Gymnastics and Recreational classes.

    • Education

      • Bachelor Degree in Business Administration/Management

      • USASF Certified in all levels of tumbling

      • USA Gymnastics competitive coach certification

      • NASM Personal training certification

      • Focus Personal Training Institute Certification in Kinesiology & Biomechanics 

      • Precision Nutrition certification in nutrition coaching

 
 

Joshua Bartlett

Cheer Coach

  • “Hi, my name is Joshua Bartlett, one of the coaches at Quest Athletics. I have over 10 years of experience in All-Star cheerleading, both as an athlete and a coach. I currently teach a variety of classes such as flyer stretch and tumbling, as well as gaining experience in creating choreography for All-Star and Rec cheerleading teams. My goal is to challenge each athlete on and off the mat to reach their greatest potential within their cheerleading career and beyond. To me, cheerleading is more than just a sport, but a second family, and a door to many more opportunities.”

 
 
 
 

Trinity Nieves

Cheer Coach

  • 13 Years Cheer Experience 

    • Youth, High School, and Allstar

    1. 10 Years Cheering for Quest Athletics 

      • Levels 1-6

      • 25+ Regional/National  2

      • 2X NCA Champion

      • 10X National Champion, 

      • 2X Full Paid Bid Recipient to the D2 Summit

      •   X D2 Summit Champion

      • 2X Full Paid Bid Recipient to Worlds

      • Worlds Finalist

    2. Specialty in stunting and flyer stretch Head Instructor

    3. Choreographer for the National Cheerleaders Association

      (7 years) 

    4.   Bachelors in Strategic Communications

      from SUNY New Paltz

 
 
 
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Ashley Vandermark

Toddler/Special Programs Director & Coach

Not only am I one of the cheer and T&T coaches here at Quest Athletics, but I run several toddler/youth programs such as the After School Program, Pint Size, Tiny Tots Music and Movement and Summer Camp! I graduated SUNY Cortland with my Bachelor s in Physical Education in 2019 and Masters in Sport Management in 2022. I am extremely passionate about my carreer, which has led me to grow and develop more teaching and coaching skills here at Quest Athletics.”

 

Nicole Schulz

T&T Gymnastics Coach

I am a head coach of Quest Athletics T&T Gymnastics teams with over 10 years of coaching experience, including 9 years with USAG Competitive Gymnastics, I bring a lifelong passion for the sport to every session. As a former competitive athlete for 14 years and a proud Quest athlete for 2, I’ve always loved sharing my knowledge and skills with others. Today, that same excitement fuels my work as I guide athletes toward mastering new skills and building confidence. Welcome to Quest Athletics—I’m thrilled to help you grow and achieve your goals!”

 

Maryann Ciardullo

After School Program Instructor and Summer Camp Counselor

I have been with Quest since 2022. I have worked as an assistant for the After School program, as well as Summer Camp, and several In-House special events. I am Mom to two gymnast daughters who train with and compete on behalf of Quest’s Trampoline and Tumble USAG team. I am also a member of the Quest Parents’ Association. I have an associate degree in Business Management from SUNY Orange and a Bachelor of Science degree from Keystone College. I have worked as a substitute teacher for Port Jervis City and Wallenpaupack Area school districts and completed my student-teaching in Special Education through Delaware Valley School District. I have five years, and counting, experience as a Homeschool educator. I am a firm believer in learning through play and view every minute spent with children as teachable moments. As Whitney Houston so eloquently said, “ I believe the children are our future. Teach them well and let them lead the way.” 

 

Richard DeMatteis

T&T Gymnastics Coach

50 Years of Experience

  • 1974 Captain of Brooklyn South Shore Gymnastics Team

  • 1978 Athlete of the State University of Farmingdale Gymnastics

  • 1975-1979 First coaching career coaching gymnastics with the Board of Education.

  • 1979 Assistant coach for UGA

  • 1981-1996 Head Gymnastics Coach

  • Employee of Quest Athletics since 2001