Jennifer Kroshus

I started the Farmington Competitive Cheer Team (FCCT) in 2012. The program started with the high school Varsity team and we quickly added an Elementary team that season. The following season saw the addition of the Middle School and Pee Wee teams. It has continued to expand, with the addition of a Mini team, a second Elementary team, the Junior Varsity team and the Adaptive team to the program!

My cheer career started in 3rd grade cheering on a recreational level team for rec football. The love of cheer was instant and I continued cheering for recreational, All-Star, High School Varsity teams. Was selected for the University of Minnesota Cheer team, but ultimately decided to continue coaching an All-Star team instead. Was a student coach when in Middle School, and helped set up the RYCA All-Star program when in High School, coaching their Junior Team. Was a tumbling & cheer instructor at Gleason’s Gymnastics School, where I helped set up the Northern Elite All-Star program and coached several of their teams. Coached the Minnesota ICE Elite All-Stars for several years, making the long commute from Minnetonka to Rochester twice a week. Coached the Eagan High School Cheerleading for 10 years, most of those as the head coach. And during all of that, I also choreographed routines and produced competition cheer music for numerous teams throughout Minnesota. Additionally, I have judged at local, regional, and state competitions.

Shortly after moving to Farmington, I was recruited to take over the competition cheer team from Farmington High School and started the Farmington Competition Cheer Teams! My Varsity team earned a State, National and National Grand Champion title their very first year! The Varsity team has also earned many top finishes at the UCA National competition, including 7th place in the Medium Varsity Non-Tumble Game Day division!

I am dedicated to constantly learning new techniques in tumbling and cheer. This includes attending yearly regional and national coaches conferences, consults and networks with other industry leading professionals, and is always researching for new ideas.

Did you know: I have been the Nanny for newborn triplets and twins; have a degree in Music Education; and have played 9 different musical instruments in concert.

Certifications: MSHSL Head Coach; Stunt Progression 1 and Stunt Progression 2; AACCA safety; cheer judge with Minnesota Cheerleading Coaches Association, UPA, and American Cheerleaders Association; United States All Star Federation Senior Safety Judge; First Aid/CPR; CDC Heads Up Concussion

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