01 The Founders
Owner & Head CoachA 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.
Owner & Head CoachA 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.
02 The Staff
Novice / Prep DirectorAn 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.”
All Star / TumblingFour years of competitive cheer, trained with Cheer Savannah, The Stingray Allstars and Top Gun Allstars. Bringing elite-gym experience to every athlete.
All Star CoachAn 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.
A passionate all-star coach dedicated to developing confident, technically sound athletes across every level of the program.
All Star / TumblingA former gymnast and Level 1–5 all-star athlete who made her collegiate cheer team in 2022. Coaches tumbling from tiny tumblers to handsprings.
Tumbling CoachBegan power tumbling & trampoline at age five. Summa cum laude graduate of USC Beaufort, coaching beginner, walkover and handspring classes.
Tumbling CoachA competitive power tumbling & trampoline background and licensed Physical Therapist Assistant. Coaches tiny tumblers through handsprings.
All Star / TumblingA Cheersport Champion and Worlds silver medalist with Top Gun Dynasty. Her teams have earned first-place bids, top-three finishes and Summit bids.
Train With The Best
Come see why families across the Lowcountry are choosing Driven. Your first visit is the start of something big.