Staff & Coaches 

Our Lead coaches are both experienced and educated in correct stunting and spotting techniques in cheerleading. They understand that no two athletes are alike and will work with athletes to develop their skills.

Jackie Barrett
Owner/ Head Coach

Classes:
Gossip Girl, A Team, ACD3, GBHS, Tumble Level 2 & 3 & Specialties

Jackie is a former competitive athlete with over 16 years of experience in the sport. She has a passion for stunting and athlete development. She incorporates her experience studying education into her coaching, developing her classes with the physical, emotional, and mental development of athletes in mind.

@coach.jackiebarrett
Hello@alphacheer.co.nz

Kendall Hayward
Lead Coach

Classes:
Level 1 Tumble


Kendall is a two-time world champion athlete with over 15 years of experience in the sport. Kendall has competed from level 1 to level 6 (formerly level 5), showcasing their versatility as an all-round athlete proficient in tumbling, stunting, and jumping. They possess a keen ability to swiftly identify technical issues and effectively communicate them to athletes. In addition, Kendall aims to create a safe space where athletes can thrive, providing positive and affirming experiences.

Kendall@alphacheer.co.nz

Briana Chaffey
Lead Coach

Classes:
Sorority - Level 1 Elite


Briana joins our team as an athlete who has had a diverse range of cheerleading experiences. Briana has done Intermediate school Cheer, High School Cheer, University Cheer, and was an all rounded athlete as a flyer, base and tumbler on Alpha Level 3 and Alpha Level 4. Briana is at University working towards her law degree. Showing our athletes how to balance school, sport and social commitments. Briana is also competing on our level 4.2 in 2024.

Briana@alphacheer.co.nz

Kyndra Attwell
Lead Coach

Classes:
Powerpuff Girls - Level 1 Prep

Kyndra joins our team with a years of experience. Kendra began her Cheerleading career in Palmerston North and has cheered from levels 1 through to 4. Kendra has coached both recreational and competitive cheerleading.

Kendra is an active competitor with Open Level 3 team showcasing their dedication and passion for the sport.

Kyndra@alphacheer.co.nz

Brittany McGregor
Lead Coach

Classes:
Oh! My Gold - Level 0 Prep
GBHS - SCH 1/2

Britt joins our team with a experience as both a cheerleader and a cheer mum. Britt began her Cheerleading career with our adults program.

Britt co-coached Oh! My Gold in 2024 and will be lead coaching Oh My Gold in 2025.

Britt is an active competitor with Open Level 3NT.

Brittany@alphacheer.co.nz