Meet the owners
Owner/Elite Coach/Private Instructor
Anna Martin
-Has been a part of the gym ever since it started in 2004
-First was first an athlete, then a coach, and recently became part owner in 2021
-There is nothing Anna enjoys more than spreading her love and passion of cheer with others!
Owner/Elite Coach
Tera Martin
-26 years of coaching
-1998 first competitive cheer team at Northwestern High School
-2002 first competitive dance team to NHS, winning a national championship in 2003
-Opened the doors to CFL in 2004 to honor Erika and share the love of the sport
Owner
Brenda Cherry
-Coaching since 1998
-Started coaching at Northwestern Local Schools then opened CFL in 2004 with daughter Tera Martin
-Brenda's favorite part is the kids; She loves watching them build and improve!
-Keeping the business family oriented and building more than just cheer skills is also important-teamwork, loyalty, fitness and fun!
Coaches
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
Meet your Cheer for Life Coaches! All coaches have a variety of different training, from gymnastics to school cheer, allstar cheer and college cheer! Continue reading to learn more about our incredible staff!
Each coach offers different specialities, years of experience, and types of experiences. No matter who you work with, you will be getting the highest level of guidance, passion, expertise, and dedication to your athlete!
Elite Coach
Former gym owner. Coach for many years. Third season with Cheer For life.
Elite Coach
-OG here! 5 at CFL, 1 at U of Akron
-7th season coaching
-Loves seeing growth, creating routines, and seeing athletes find their passion.
-Wife to Joe Bihari and mom to daughter Sasha
Elite Coach/Private Lessons
-Previously cheered for 7 years, following 4 years in gymnastics
-3rd season coaching at CFL
-2023 D2 AG Collegiate NCA and STUNT national champion
-Loves to see things "click" for athletes and focusing on technique
Private Lessons/Prep Coach
-2nd season coaching
-4 years in high school cheer
-Cheered at MVNU
-Previously a gymnastic coach
Elite Coach/Tumbling Director/Private Lessons
-Another OG! Started in 2004 and cheered for 3 years
-5th season coaching Rec Tumbling
-Loves to be able to push the kids beyond limits set for themselves!
Elite Coach
Coached for many years. Third season with Cheer For Life.
Dance Coach
-OG! Started in 2004 for 3 years
-5th season coaching
-Favorite thing about the sport is watching athletes grow 7 seeing personalities shine!
Tumbling Coach/Prep Coach
-9 years of elite cheer and tumbling
-2 years of coaching experience
Dance Director/Coach
-3rd season coaching
-16 years dance experience
-Favorite part of CFL is being able to connect with athletes and watch them grow!
-Favorite memory as an athlete was performing at Nationals in Virginia Beach, and as a coach is watching her teams win bids to Allstar Worlds!