Driven Athletics coaches courtside

The Sideline

Meet the
coaches.

Worlds medalists, collegiate athletes and lifelong educators — a staff with championship pedigree and a genuine love for the next generation.

01  The Founders

The Hendersons.

Coach Shima Henderson Owner & Head Coach

Shima Henderson

A level-10 power tumbling & trampoline competitor who cheered at Independence Community College and the University of Kansas, with degrees in Sports Management & Business Administration. Shima has coached athletes to State, National and Worlds titles — and helped lead a team to a Cheersport National Championship.

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Coach Leo Henderson Owner & Head Coach

Leo Henderson

A National-winning high school cheerleader who competed on full scholarship at Independence Community College in power tumbling & trampoline, then cheered at the University of Kansas. Co-founder of The Driven Athletics, Leo has guided multiple programs to State and National titles.

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02  The Staff

The full lineup.

Coach Annette Lee Novice / Prep Director

Annette Lee

An educator of 22 years with 25 years of coaching across rec, high school and track & field. “Anyone can coach talent — true coaching is about creating it.”

Coach Jakalie Burns All Star / Tumbling

Jakalie Burns

Four years of competitive cheer, trained with Cheer Savannah, The Stingray Allstars and Top Gun Allstars. Bringing elite-gym experience to every athlete.

Coach Carolyn Marquez All Star Coach

Carolyn Marquez

An educator of 22 years and cheer coach of 18 in the Lowcountry. A four-year collegiate cheerleader now coaching Game Day to multiple state titles.

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Marissa Garigen

A passionate all-star coach dedicated to developing confident, technically sound athletes across every level of the program.

Coach Lizzy Bradford All Star / Tumbling

Lizzy Bradford

A former gymnast and Level 1–5 all-star athlete who made her collegiate cheer team in 2022. Coaches tumbling from tiny tumblers to handsprings.

Coach Yasna Hadipour Tumbling Coach

Yasna Hadipour

Began power tumbling & trampoline at age five. Summa cum laude graduate of USC Beaufort, coaching beginner, walkover and handspring classes.

Coach Kamelia Hadipour Tumbling Coach

Kamelia Hadipour

A competitive power tumbling & trampoline background and licensed Physical Therapist Assistant. Coaches tiny tumblers through handsprings.

Coach Katie Stout All Star / Tumbling

Katie Stout

A Cheersport Champion and Worlds silver medalist with Top Gun Dynasty. Her teams have earned first-place bids, top-three finishes and Summit bids.

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Train With The Best

Find your
coach today.

Come see why families across the Lowcountry are choosing Driven. Your first visit is the start of something big.