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We have enjoyed seeing our daughter dedicate herself and really focus to being the best she can in cheer. She has developed socially and
made some great friends. She has learned how to (when winning or losing) push, encourage, and comfort her friends thus learning the true
meaning of teamwork. It is very nice to see my daughter sit with a friend who is hurt to just console her or to hear her tell another friend she
really can do a tumbling pass when she thinks she can't, and at the same time, it is great to hear her teammates return these gestures when
Courtney is in need. We have also felt that the Lions stand out above other programs due to the overwhelming support from not just within
our daughter's particular team, but of all the teams. Older and younger members of the program are friendly, supportive, and show true
LIONS SPIRIT! Last, it has been terrific to develop our own friendships with other Lions Parents and we really are (winning or losing) the
CRAZIEST FANS!!!
JoEllen and Dan Schroeder
Parents of Courtney Feazel - Youth Black - 3rd year
I really enjoy the wonderful coaches and their time and dedication to the team. I enjoy meeting new girls and making great friendships and
working as a team. It has been fun to push myself and see how much I can do in tumbling and to learn all the new stunts. It is nice to
develop friendships and learn to trust each other and put it all together and encourage each other to be #1! Go LIONS!!!
Courtney Feazel - Youth Black - 3rd year
I enjoy Lions because I have learned so much throughout the years and I have made so many wonderful friends. Competing is one of my
favorite parts because it makes me happy just to be out on the floor doing what I love. I have been with Lions for so many years that it has
become my life and I love that I have experienced it for so long. The coaches, kids and their families are great and I can definitely say that
they have become my second family.
Chelsea Schumacher - Seniors - 6th year
My daughter, Sarah, has been with the Lions for only a few months, but we have had a great experience so far. The girls have been very
nice to my daughter and have welcomed her, encouraged her and made her feel a part of the team from day 1. It's a lot of hard work and
takes a real commitment--but that's what it takes to be the best. The coach, Jen, is very experienced and organized and I have been
impressed by entire program.
Lisa Lockenvitz
Mother of Sarah Lockenvitz - Seniors - 1st year
Deciding to cheer at Victory was one of the best decisions I have ever made. It helps me stay physically active while doing what I love, and
has allowed me to meet great teammates, coaches, and friends that I will always keep close to my heart. I couldn’t picture myself doing
anything else. As I look back 3 years ago, I see how far I have come, thanks to my coaches encouraging me and teaching me to keep trying
new things. My favorite memory was getting first place at my first competition. Cheering on Lions is my life, and I love it.
Emily Harris - Seniors - 3rd year
I enjoy Lions because all the girls are very caring and you make so many friends. The coaches are always so nice and encouraging and
push you to always do your best. I've improved so much from the first time I came to the gym completely in tears and afraid, to now, where I
can hardly wait for the practices, and I always want to be in the gym . I love competitions, just being out on the floor and all the lights shinning
down, doing what I love. It's amazing. I never would have thought I could have this many people caring about me, or that I could care about
this many people. Everyone here is so nice, including the parents. I love seeing my mom making friends and enjoying herself while I'm doing
the same. Everyone is very accepting of others, and I would never want to leave here, not even for a second, I love lions so much!
Cathleen Paxton - Juniors and Seniors - 3rd year
Being a part of the Victory Academy Lions program has changed our lives. We have two daughters involved in the program. Kailee is in her
5th year and Leighanna competed for two years (from the age of 3) and just took this year off to work on her tumbling. Since joining the
Lions in 2003 we all have made countless friends. We transferred to Bloomington in 2000 but had not found a program or activity that
involved our whole family in the way that Victory Academy cheerleading does. We enjoy the company of the other parents and their
children. And, we are so happy to have our children belong to this group of dedicated athletes; girls with similar interests, girls with
character, girls absolutely interested in doing their best. Kailee has learned a lot about commitment; not just a commitment to the sport or to
herself but to her teammates. As a family, we don't take this commitment lightly and know that Kailee has learned a valuable lesson in that
there is no "bench" or "second string" in cheerleading. She gives it her all, every day, every time.
We were pleased with the values that are at the core of Victory Academy and couldn't be more pleased with the coaching staff for the Lions.
All of the coaches genuinely love cheerleading and take pride in developing the girls into the best athletes they can be. But winning isn't our
only goal. We have been complimented numerous times by cheerleaders and parents we have met from other gyms that tell us how polite
our girls are and how they are always an example of good sportsmanship. When our daughters are no longer competing in this sport and
they have long packed away their trophies, ribbons, and t-shirts the character they have built and the values they have learned will carry
through in everything they do. Now, that's something to cheer about!
Dianna and Mike Rutledge
Parents of Leighanna - Minis - 2 years
Kailee - Seniors - 5th year
Have a testimonial about the program that you want to add? Email it to us at victoryacademylions@hotmail.com
made some great friends. She has learned how to (when winning or losing) push, encourage, and comfort her friends thus learning the true
meaning of teamwork. It is very nice to see my daughter sit with a friend who is hurt to just console her or to hear her tell another friend she
really can do a tumbling pass when she thinks she can't, and at the same time, it is great to hear her teammates return these gestures when
Courtney is in need. We have also felt that the Lions stand out above other programs due to the overwhelming support from not just within
our daughter's particular team, but of all the teams. Older and younger members of the program are friendly, supportive, and show true
LIONS SPIRIT! Last, it has been terrific to develop our own friendships with other Lions Parents and we really are (winning or losing) the
CRAZIEST FANS!!!
JoEllen and Dan Schroeder
Parents of Courtney Feazel - Youth Black - 3rd year
I really enjoy the wonderful coaches and their time and dedication to the team. I enjoy meeting new girls and making great friendships and
working as a team. It has been fun to push myself and see how much I can do in tumbling and to learn all the new stunts. It is nice to
develop friendships and learn to trust each other and put it all together and encourage each other to be #1! Go LIONS!!!
Courtney Feazel - Youth Black - 3rd year
I enjoy Lions because I have learned so much throughout the years and I have made so many wonderful friends. Competing is one of my
favorite parts because it makes me happy just to be out on the floor doing what I love. I have been with Lions for so many years that it has
become my life and I love that I have experienced it for so long. The coaches, kids and their families are great and I can definitely say that
they have become my second family.
Chelsea Schumacher - Seniors - 6th year
My daughter, Sarah, has been with the Lions for only a few months, but we have had a great experience so far. The girls have been very
nice to my daughter and have welcomed her, encouraged her and made her feel a part of the team from day 1. It's a lot of hard work and
takes a real commitment--but that's what it takes to be the best. The coach, Jen, is very experienced and organized and I have been
impressed by entire program.
Lisa Lockenvitz
Mother of Sarah Lockenvitz - Seniors - 1st year
Deciding to cheer at Victory was one of the best decisions I have ever made. It helps me stay physically active while doing what I love, and
has allowed me to meet great teammates, coaches, and friends that I will always keep close to my heart. I couldn’t picture myself doing
anything else. As I look back 3 years ago, I see how far I have come, thanks to my coaches encouraging me and teaching me to keep trying
new things. My favorite memory was getting first place at my first competition. Cheering on Lions is my life, and I love it.
Emily Harris - Seniors - 3rd year
I enjoy Lions because all the girls are very caring and you make so many friends. The coaches are always so nice and encouraging and
push you to always do your best. I've improved so much from the first time I came to the gym completely in tears and afraid, to now, where I
can hardly wait for the practices, and I always want to be in the gym . I love competitions, just being out on the floor and all the lights shinning
down, doing what I love. It's amazing. I never would have thought I could have this many people caring about me, or that I could care about
this many people. Everyone here is so nice, including the parents. I love seeing my mom making friends and enjoying herself while I'm doing
the same. Everyone is very accepting of others, and I would never want to leave here, not even for a second, I love lions so much!
Cathleen Paxton - Juniors and Seniors - 3rd year
Being a part of the Victory Academy Lions program has changed our lives. We have two daughters involved in the program. Kailee is in her
5th year and Leighanna competed for two years (from the age of 3) and just took this year off to work on her tumbling. Since joining the
Lions in 2003 we all have made countless friends. We transferred to Bloomington in 2000 but had not found a program or activity that
involved our whole family in the way that Victory Academy cheerleading does. We enjoy the company of the other parents and their
children. And, we are so happy to have our children belong to this group of dedicated athletes; girls with similar interests, girls with
character, girls absolutely interested in doing their best. Kailee has learned a lot about commitment; not just a commitment to the sport or to
herself but to her teammates. As a family, we don't take this commitment lightly and know that Kailee has learned a valuable lesson in that
there is no "bench" or "second string" in cheerleading. She gives it her all, every day, every time.
We were pleased with the values that are at the core of Victory Academy and couldn't be more pleased with the coaching staff for the Lions.
All of the coaches genuinely love cheerleading and take pride in developing the girls into the best athletes they can be. But winning isn't our
only goal. We have been complimented numerous times by cheerleaders and parents we have met from other gyms that tell us how polite
our girls are and how they are always an example of good sportsmanship. When our daughters are no longer competing in this sport and
they have long packed away their trophies, ribbons, and t-shirts the character they have built and the values they have learned will carry
through in everything they do. Now, that's something to cheer about!
Dianna and Mike Rutledge
Parents of Leighanna - Minis - 2 years
Kailee - Seniors - 5th year
Have a testimonial about the program that you want to add? Email it to us at victoryacademylions@hotmail.com
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