The Lions team has been such a positive experience for three of my daughters.  This is their sixth year with the team.  They have made very
close friends, traveled as far as Florida, shared laughter, tears and memories to last a lifetime  

Laurie Boyle
Mother of Megan - Juniors - 2 years
        Caitlin - Youth Black - 4th year
        Bridget - Youth Silver - 3rd year


Victory has become such a part of our lives....it's hard to remember when Lauren wasn't a Lion!  I love lots of things about the program.  
Meeting new families, making new friends, baking cookies for the team, traveling to the competitions and watching Lauren do what she really
loves to do.  What I love most about it, is that I get to spend precious time with my daughter.  Special times for just the two of us that I'll
cherish forever.  She has one more year before she heads off to college and I will miss being the time spent with her and being part of the
Lions when she's gone.  It's a wonderful environment with girls and parents who truly care about each other and support each other through
the ups and downs of competitive cheerleading. It's been wonderful to bring families together from different schools and communities and
see them all compete as Lions.  I still get nervous every time Lauren takes the floor!  She's learned a lot and grown a lot, not just as a
cheerleader, but as a person....and I attribute many of those lessons to the values consistently taught and reinforced at Victory.  Go Lions!

Tammy Alsene
Mother of Lauren Alsene - Seniors - 5th year


This is my final year with the Lions and having been a member for so long it is hard to picture my life without Victory being a huge part of it.  
Not only has Victory helped me develop as an athlete, it has helped me to develop as a person. Since joining Victory my confidence has
increased and I have learned the importance of hard work, commitment, and determination. These qualities have been extremely important
in my cheerleading career, and I am confident they will continue to help me to succeed in the future.  Everyone involved with the Lions will
compare this program to a family and it couldn’t be more true.  I have made so many memories over the years and I am extremely grateful for
every second I have spent as a member of this family.   

Beth Crumrine - Seniors - 6th year


Victory Academy has been a part of my life for 5 years now, and I couldn't imagine myself without it. I have learned so many things from life
lessons to tumbling passes, that I know I would not be the same person if it was not a part of my life. The girls on this team are a part of my
family, and our success is based on our teamwork, and dedication to the program and each other. Lions has taken me to so many places,
doing what I love, and proven to me that hard work is what gets you to success. If there is one thing I learned most from my time at Victory, is
it to have confidence in myself. The coaches actually care to see you improve not just for the team, but for you as a person. They want you
to know that you can do anything you are willing to work hard for, and they have the experience and knowledge to help you get things just
right. I look forward to finishing out another great season! Make it Happen!

Lauren Alsene- Seniors - 5th year


Joining Lions is the best thing I have ever done! Lions has changed my life so much. It keeps me in shape and active. It is fun but it takes a
lot of work and confidence. You have to trust in your self and the coaches. I really like how Lions has challenged me to things I thought I
never could do. One of the best parts of Lions is the people. The coaches are amazing! They are always encouraging you to try new things
and they teach you so much not only about cheer but how to work together with others and make every one a friend. We could not do what
we do with out them! I also adore my teammates. Lions have brought me together with amazing friends. We trust each other a lot. And have
had some great times. Then there are the parents. All of the parents are so supportive of all of us. They make cheerleading so much better.
All of these people are very supportive and helpful to Lions. All of these awesome people are not only friends, but family. They are
magnificent. Practices are fabulous. Sometimes they can be rough, but you never leave there without learning something new. Then there
are competitions, where you show tons of people the amazing stuff you have practiced for so long. It is great to walk on to that competition
floor with the bright lights, the screaming fans, loud music, and that adrenalin rush. The memories you create here are unforgettable. They
will last a lifetime. Win or lose we are a family, and we are all together doing this amazing sport because we love it. I have learned many new
things and experienced things most people will never experience. I would hope everyone would get to experience something as marvelous as
Lions. I can’t see me doing anything besides cheer. I plan to keep on with Lions for as long as I can. Cheer is what I love to do. It is my life.♥

Kailee Rutledge -Seniors - 5th year


This is Sarah's fifth year as a Lion's Cheerleader and over the years she has development friendships, sportsmanship and talent. She is
learning skills that will stay with her for a lifetime and I couldn't be more proud of the dedication and hard work she has exhibited over the
last five years!  

The Lion's are not just a team they are a family. These girls have learned to encourage, support and challenge each other with respect and
love. Girls will be girls but let one of them get down or lose confidence and the rest rally to the rescue! This wouldn't happen if it weren't for
the values of Victory Academy and their coaches. Almost anyone can teach sports but it takes leadership and dedication to teach
sportsmanship and respect to over 60 girls' year in and year out.

It's a big commitment from the cheerleaders, coaches and the parents but if I had it to do over again, I wouldn't miss it for the world! I have
had opportunities to share mother/daughter time that I will cherish forever.  

Jean Lynch
Mother of Sarah Taylor - Seniors - 5th year

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