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A coach will impact more people in one year than the average person will in an entire lifetime.
MAKENNA JENNINGS - Team Coach - MaKenna began her cheerleading career at the early age of 4 in Ohio with the Eastland Vikings where she also became a junior coach at just age 13. Her first time competing at Worlds was on a Full Paid Bid with Step One Allstars. Her experience also includes coaching Mystiq All Stars in Ohio who placed 5th at the 2015 Summit with only 7 athletes! After relocation to Atlanta in 2015 she joined our purple family with flying colors! Here spunky personality is a hit with every athlete she touches. Highly decorated in Levels 2, 3 & 4, Makenna excels at coaching winning teams. Recent titles include Middle School State Champions 2023 & 2024, JV State Champions 2025 and Varsity Coed State Champions 2025. Her amazing personality and attention to team aspect makes her a great asset to our family! With numerous NCA titles under her belt she’s a fan favorite!
PATRICK WRIGHT - With over 20 years of coaching experience, Patrick is a passionate and accomplished leader in the world of competitive cheerleading. He is a 5x GHSA State Champion, a Summit Champion, and has earned numerous national titles, including CheerSport and NCA Nationals victories. Known for his commitment to excellence and athlete development, Patrick has built a legacy of discipline, teamwork, and success both on and off the mat. He is proudly married to Lorenzo Scott, and together they are raising two beautiful children, Braxton and Emerson.
JD" HAMILTON - Team Coach - JD began her cheer career at age 8; with sideline cheer after moving to Georgia from South Carolina. At the age of 10, she started her first competitive cheer program. JD joined Georgia Allstars at age 12; where earned the nickname of “JD” (John Deere) from her coaches because of her aggressive tumbling technique. With many championship accolades under her belt including NCA, Cheersport, and competing Level 6 from Jr Coed through the International Division; she has performed and won on numerous stages. JD began her coaching path at gyms around the Atlanta area before returning home to Georgia Allstars in 2021. JD says:"My favorite part about being a coach is knowing you are guiding and molding the future athletes in this industry and making sure they know they are loved, supported, and protected above all else. I am the coach that is so proud of my kids; that I am going to yell and scream at the top of my lungs so they know that I am their biggest fan. It’s so humbling to be not only a Georgia Allstar Alumni, but to coach here is amazing.”
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Melinda Wall- Team Coach - Coach Mel- Mel started cheering at age 7 and cheered AllStar and school cheer up until 18 years old. She competed at State multiple times and completed her career as an athlete competing at Worlds in 2013. Mel has been coaching Allstar cheer at Georgia AllStars since 2021. She brings a special gift of providing encouragement while pushing athletes to reach new levels. Coach Mel won her first NCA title with Senior 4 in 2025. She is a collaborative and supportive member of our coaching team, always jumping in to help others.
Mel works in home energy and is a wonderful mom to her sweet daughter Stevie Rose.
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Dylan Montenegro-Coach Dylan is a passionate and dedicated athlete and coach with over a decade of experience in cheerleading. Dylan was inspired by seeing his sister cheer, and from the moment he stepped into the sport, he knew it was something he truly loved. Dylan attends Life University, where he cheers and proudly represents his family as a first-generation college student. His coaching career began in the 2017–2018 season, and after taking some time away, he returned to coaching in 2021—and hasn’t stopped since. Dylan enjoys coaching levels 2 and 3, where he can help athletes grow in both skill and confidence. Outside of the gym, Dylan enjoys staying active by playing tennis and pickleball. As he closes this incredible chapter as an athlete, Dylan is excited to continue growing as a coach and giving back to the sport that has given so much to him.
KAYTLIN GRAHAM- (Kaytlin McCray as of Sept 2025)!
Kaytlin has been involved with all-star cheerleading for over a decade. She began all-star cheering at 5 years old in the Atlanta area. She then cheered at Kennesaw State University! GO OWLS!!! Kaytlin is a 5x NCA champion, 6x Cheersport Champion, 2x Summit Champion, and 2x Collegiate NCA Champion. Kaytlin joined the purple family in 2024 and has been coaching Notorious (LXSC6) and Victorious (J2). Her specialties are coaching levels 4,5,and 6 tumbling and as well as flyer flexibility. In her free time. Coach Kaytlin likes to spend time with her fiancé, supporting his baseball organization and hanging out with her two dogs. She is beyond happy to be a part of Georgia Allstars and her heart will always bleed purple!
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Hannah McCann- Coach Hannah is originally from Savannah, Georgia, and has been involved in cheer for over 10 years. She got her start at Cheer Savannah on Lady Lace and later cheered for Notorious at Georgia Allstars while attending KSU.
Now a coach, Hannah especially enjoys working with the Tiny team—helping the youngest athletes build confidence, learn strong fundamentals, and develop a love for the sport from the very beginning. She’s passionate about creating a positive, supportive environment where athletes grow not only as cheerleaders but as individuals.
Outside the gym, Coach Hannah works in marketing and enjoys traveling, spending time with friends and family, and staying active in the sport she loves. She values the opportunity to be part of each athlete’s journey and is dedicated to helping them build both skill and self-belief as she believes cheerleading is what shaped her into who she is today.