Palm Valley Cheer
Head Coach - Jamie Youmans
Jamie is currently a middle school teacher at Palm Valley Academy and has a passion for cheerleading and a commitment to student success. She takes pride in developing well-rounded athletes who excel both on and off the mat.
As a former high school cheerleader and a proud parent of an all-star cheerleader for the past five years, Jamie has a unique perspective on the sport from both a coach's and parent's viewpoint. Specializing in leadership development, she strives to create a positive and encouraging environment where athletes can grow in both skill and character.
When not coaching or teaching, Jamie enjoys hanging out with her family and staying involved in the cheerleading community. Go Bobcats!
CoCoach: Brittany Hetland
As a Nocatee native, Brittany has over 20 years of coaching, judging, and choreography experience, Brittany has a proven track record of developing athletes across all levels of competitive cheerleading, from Level 1 to Level 6 . As a former NCA Collegiate National Champion, Brittany brings firsthand competitive experience to her coaching philosophy, blending technical precision, innovation, and team motivation.
Throughout her career, Brittany has coached teams to national titles, including UCA and Cheersport National Championships, showcasing her ability to cultivate talent and lead teams to success. Brittany's expertise in choreography has also contributed to dynamic, high-scoring routines that captivate audiences and judges alike.
CoCoach: Aftan Beladi
Aftan Beladi is a seasoned coach and co-owner of Infinity Allstars with 25 years of experience in the cheerleading and choreography world. Born and raised in the Jacksonville area, Aftan's passion for cheerleading started at a young age, cheering for Pop Warner, Fletcher Middle and High School, as well as cheering and dancing competitively with American Allstars. Throughout her career, she has contributed her expertise as a choreographer and coach to a number of local schools, including Ponte Vedra High, Landrum, Fruit Cove, Palm Valley, Providence, Atlantic Coast High, Fletcher High, Terry Parker, and Jacksonville University.
Aftan's dedication to developing cheerleaders and fostering team spirit has made her an integral part of Jacksonville and St. John's cheerleading community. She's excited to bring her wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm to the Palm Valley Academy coaching team in the upcoming season, furthering impact in the local cheerleading scene!