Jill Martin’s history as a competitor as well as a coach is well-defined through her coaching style. Jill was the California State Gymnastic Champion and a nationally ranked cheerleader in high school. She has traveled throughout the country as well as to Russia and China as an FCC instructor teaching summer cheer camps. Jill has choreographed teams and individuals that have gone on to win national titles and is currently credentialed through USASF. With over 10 years of coaching experience on the junior high, high school, and all-star levels, Jill challenges her teams to always strive for excellence. Her motto is “Sometimes talent isn’t enough, you’ve got to have heart.”

Wes Martin along with his wife Jill have been a part of the Top Dog program since it began in the spring of 2000. With over 10 years of coaching experience, Wes’s strengths in teaching stunting and tumbling make him a valuable asset to the staff. Wes has also taught summer cheerleading camps for the Fellowship of Christian Cheerleaders and is currently certified through USASF. His fun-loving coaching style makes him a favorite among the kids. Wes can often be heard saying, “Work hard and have fun doing it, and remember…There’s no crying in cheerleading.”

Karen Gross brings to Top Dog over 16 years of cheering experience. Having cheered for high school, all-star, and currently a professional cheerleader for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Karen’s wealth of knowledge is an asset to our coaching staff. Her positive coaching style and creativity in routines has earned her 2006-2007 youth team the Nfinity Cup Award for the state of Florida. Karen has coached at both the high school and all-star levels for the past 6 years. She believes that in order for her teams to be successful, they must “Practice how they should perform.”