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Lindsay Pryor

Lindsay Pryor has been part of the allstar industry as both a cheerleader and coach. With an extensive history in the sport, Lindsay cheered on one of Maryland ’s first senior allstar teams as well as several successful level six co-ed squads. During that time, she was also a choreographer and judge for various competition companies. After capturing numerous titles of her own, Lindsay began coaching in 1999.  She spent eight consecutive seasons coaching a youth advanced team and led them to win seven National championships. Lindsay furthers her knowledge of the sport by attending regional and national cheerleading workshops. She is currently holds certifications from the USASF and USAG. Lindsay is now the owner of the Maryland Allstars cheer program where she is coaching three teams, instructing classes, and providing private lessons for her athletes. She is engaged to another Maryland Allstars coach, Tom Balent, and they are to be married in June 2011.

Natalie Upton

Natalie Upton started her cheer career at age six. After cheering with the Howard County Trojans, Natalie's coach recommended she try allstar cheerleading. Natalie joined Cheer Galaxy's junior team but quickly worked her way up to the senior team. She was able to make the Varsity team during her freshman year at Atholton High School. Always looking to do more, Natalie joined the Maryland Marlins senior co-ed team. In 2007, she placed fourth at NCA Nationals in Dallas, TX. As a highly skilled cheerleader, Natalie is a great addition to the Maryland Allstars staff. Natalie currently resides in Owings Mills with her husband Mike and her Westie, Annie.

Cara Gsell

Cara Gsell has been part of the allstar circuit for 9 years. While cheering with the Maryland Marlins Allstars Cara helped lead her team to win at both WSF and Final Destination. Cara has been a Spirit Unlimited staff member for the past 3 years. In 2007 she was featured in American Cheerleader magazines in the "Awesome Athlete" section. She has been featured on ESPN2 and the Fox Sports Network. Cara is currently the captain on the Maryland Twisters F5 team. In 2009 she competed at the Cheerleading Worlds and received fourth place. Next year Cara will cheer on the competitive squad at the University of Maryland.

Tom Balent

Tom Balent is an accomplished gymnast and cheerleader. Raised in Texas, Tom was a member of Club Cheer NCA’s 1999 National Champions. He is also a three year veteran of the Baltimore Ravens Stunt Team. Tom coached at the University of North Texas, University of Maryland, and Towson University. He is the owner of CustomCheer, a company specializing in innovative choreography, camps, and music production. As highly sought after tumbling consultant, Tom divides his time to service multiple gyms. Tom is also the gymnastics director for the Maryland Twisters and works with all of the level five teams.

 

 Amanda Ross

 

Amanda Ross started taking gymnastics at Fairland when she was only two years old. In middle school Amanda transitioned to allstar cheerleading. Amanda cheered for Long Reach High School where she was Captain of her team. During those years, the Long Reach cheerleaders won three county titles and two regional championships. She also was part of the Dance Company where won an "Excellence In Performing Arts" award and performed at Disney World, Sea World, and Universal Studios. Amanda also ran track and was second in the county for the 2008 high jump. She was a regional finalist for triple jump. Amanda spent several years cheering with the Maryland Marlins as well as the Maryland Twisters. Last year Amanda's team placed 15 out of 68 teams at the World Cheerleading Championship. Amanda has been coaching cheerleading at the recreational and allstar level for the past four years. She is attending Barry University to pursure a degree in athletic training.

 

Danielle Grasmick

 

Danielle Grasmick was recruited into allstar cheerleading when she was in sixth grade. Her extreme athleticism enabled her to quickly advance in the sport. Danielle competed individually and was crowned Miss Cheerleader USA in 2001. Danielle's cheer team reached level five and attended NCA Nationals in Dallas, TX as well as Cheersport Nationals in Atlanta, GA. Danielle became a Spirit Unlimited staff member in 2002. She worked several choreography camps as a junior instructor. After taking a short break from the sport to have her son Brayden, Danielle is ready to get back into cheerleading with the Maryland Allstars! She is pursuing a degree in nursing.