Coaching Staff

Head Coach Tara Ernst

Tara has been involved in cheerleading for over ten years as an athlete, camp instructor, coach, choreographer, competition coordinator, all star cheerleading program director and national level competition judge. Tara was a member of the very first all star team in the State of Washington, and went on to cheer at Washington State University. Go Cougs!

Certifications & Accomplishments

Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Emphasis in Advertising, Washington State University
United States All Star Federation (USASF), Member
USASF Level 5 Credentialed in Tumbling, Stunts and Tosses
Washington State Cheerleading Coaches Association (WSCCA), Board Member
Washington State Cheerleading Judges Association (WSCJA),
Certified Performance and Technical Judge
First Aid/AED CPR Certified
AACCA Safety Certified
WIAA Stunt Safety I & II Certified

2011 All Star Coach of the Year - Washington State Cheer Coaches Association

Coaching Experience

Choreographer for Various High School, All Star and Semi Pro Cheer Teams
Head Coach, State Champion All Star Teams, VCA All Stars 2002-2006
Head Instructor, PacWest Spirit Group, Traveled the Northwest coaching All Star, High School, Middle School and Youth and Recreation teams

Cheerleading Experience

Washington State University – Cheerleader, Co-ed Team
VCA All Stars– Senior All Star
La Center High School – Varsity Cheerleader

Assistant Coach Madison Hilpert

Madison is CVHS Cheer Alumni! She has gone on to cheer at Eastern Washington University, and was part of the Shock Stunt Team. She has also taken a variety of dance and gymnastics classes, and is a summer camp instructor at Build It Athletix. Go Eags!

Certifications & Accomplishments

Bachelor's Degree in progress, Eastern Washington University

First Aid Certified

Cheerleading/ Dance Experience

Eastern Washington University – Cheerleader, Co-ed Team

Central Valley High School– Varsity Cheerleader