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Cherie Walker

Director of Operations

  • 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

    Grateful for the last twenty 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

7th 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

  • Oversee every team in the program

  • Design all uniforms/practice gear, create training routines, music, select choreographers, create handbook, select competitions, etc 

 
 

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

Tumbling Director

  • Coach Mike is The Tumbling Director at Quest Athletics with 20 Years of experience teaching athletes of all levels and ages. The tumbling program caters to athletes within the cheer program and also includes Power Tumbling, Acro 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

  • 7 Years Cheer Experience 

    • Allstar

    1. 5 Years Cheering for Quest Athletics 

      • Levels 2-5

      • 50+ National Titles

        • NCA All-Star Champion

        • 2X NCA All-Star Bronze Champion

        • D2 Summit Champion

        • 2X D2 Summit Silver Champion 

        • 5X Full Paid Bid Recipient to the D2 Summit

        • 6X D2 Summit Finalist

    2. Student at Mount Saint Mary College, Majoring in Nursing 

    3. 2 Year Coaching Experience at Quest Athletics

      • Majors; 2022 US Finals Grand Champions

 
 
 
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Trinity Nieves

Cheer Coach

  • 10 Years Cheer Experience 

    • Youth, High School, and Allstar

    1. 5 Years Cheering for Quest Athletics 

      • Levels 2-6

      • 10X National Champion, 

      • 2X Full Paid Bid Recipient to the D2 Summit

      • 4X D2 Summit Finalist

      • 2X Full Paid Bid Recipient to Worlds

      • Worlds Finalist

    2. Student at SUNY New Paltz, Majoring in Marketing 

    3. NCA Staff

    4. 5 Years Coaching Experience at Quest Athletics 

      • SWAT Team & Majors

 
 
 
 
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Ashley Vandermark

Gym Manager and Special Programs Director

Education:

  • SUNY Cortland: Bachelor’s in Physical Education

  • Lasell University: Masters of Science in Sport Management with a concentration in athletic administration 

  • 2011 NCA All-American Cheerleader 

Coaching Experience

  • 4th year coaching at Quest Athletics 

  • Tiny Troopers

  • Cadets

    • Jamfest Grand Champion, Cheersport Novice Superior and U.S. Finals Champions

After School and Summer Camp Director

Administration for Quest Athletics