MEET OUR COACHES
MARISA JOHNSON
Gym Owner
Bringing her love of cheer and her passion for fitness to everything thing she does at the gym, you can always count on her to push our athletes and our staff to be their very best on and off the mat.
Experience Highlights
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Competitive Cheerleader for 8 years: Level 5
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All Girl, Level 5 Co-Ed, & Level 6 Co-Ed
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All Girl & Partner Stunting Specialist
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2x Cheerleading Worlds Competitor
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2008 Cheerleading Worlds Bronze Medalist
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Experienced Dancer: Jazz, Hip Hop, Modern Dance, & Tap
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Over 10 Years of Cheerleading Choreography Experience
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Over 11 Years of Personal Training Experience
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President of AZ Royals for Over 8 Years
Certifications
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USASF Certified Levels 1-5 in both Tumbling and Cheer
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Safety Certified from USASF
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Certified Personal Trainer With IFPA
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CPR Certified
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Josh
Tumble & Stunt Coach
Josh joins us as the former Director of Operations for Hybrid JAX Cheer & Athletics in Jacksonville, Florida, bringing a wealth of experience from his impressive career in cheerleading. His work with numerous high school teams, elite classes, and community colleges, including leadership roles at Creekside, Nease, Beach Side, and many more, has made him a standout in the industry.
Josh’s past includes heading operations at Gem of Champions in Biloxi, Mississippi, where he trained athletes from Biloxi High, Saint Martin High, and various community colleges, leading Allstar teams and tumble classes. He has also been a part of Team USA Cheer and Alabama Cheer, further enhancing his credentials.
DUSTIN
Tumble & Stunt Coach
2x D1 UCA College National Championship win with University of Kentucky
1x D2 NCA College National Championship with Hawaii Pacific University
VROC Choreographer ​
Elite Cheerleading Germany choreographer/camp staff
2x State Champion with Perry as choreographer/consultant
2x State champion with Verrado as choreographer/consultant
Head coach for Santan Jr High for 6 yrs
6x State Championship and 3peat at nationals for the last three years.
BROOKE
Tumble & All Star Cheer Coach
Brooke did gymnastics for 7 years and then transitioned to cheer in middle school. I did one year of high school cheer and two years of all-star cheer. I was part of the worlds team TGOC at Top Gun which took 3rd place at Worlds in 2024.
JORDYN
Tumble & All Star Cheer Coach
My name is Jordyn and I am a recent graduate of ASU. I have been in the cheerleading world for almost 17 years. I have cheered at a few different gyms in Arizona, I competed at summit 2 times and competed at worlds 3 times with desert storm - Bliss. I also was on the ASU Stunt team for 4 years and competed at nationals with them. I have 3.5 years of coaching experience of various levels in tumbling, jumps, basing, and flying. I have great knowledge of jumps, tumbling levels 1-6, main and side basing, and flying levels 1-7.
I love coaching because being able to teach and help support the next generation of cheerleaders to live and love the sport I have for so long is such an amazing feeling and experience.
Justina
Justina brings 8 years of well-rounded cheerleading experience to Arizona Royals, having competed at the high school, all-star, and collegiate levels. She has performed at levels 2, 4, 4.2, and most recently level 6, and also has a strong background in both gymnastics and dance. Her passion, versatility, and positive energy make her a valuable asset to our coaching team.
Tumble & All Star Cheer Coach
Hali
Hali brings 13 years of cheerleading experience to Arizona Royals, with an impressive athletic background spanning levels 1 through 6. Most notably, she was a member of the TGOC Worlds team that placed 3rd at the 2024 World Championships. Hali is passionate about helping athletes grow in skill, confidence, and leadership while fostering a positive and supportive environment. Her dedication to hard work, encouragement, and fun makes her an inspiring role model and an incredible addition to our coaching staff.
Tumble & All Star Cheer Coach
Alissa
Gym Coordinator
Alissa is a key link in the chain of our staff here at AZ Royals. Alissa works with our customers to ensure that their registration and client accounts are accurate and current.