Kori Johnson
Costa Mesa High School

Head Cheer Coach and Advisor

Responsible for building and maintaining a high school level cheer program. Coaching and advising both Varsity and Junior Varsity levels. Managing the squads to their full potential. Coaching in areas of cheer, dance, stunting and gymnastics. Coordinating schedules, routines and community service.

Achievments, memberships and certifications:

  • 1st aid and CPR training certified.
  • NFHS- Spirit Association Member 2007-present
  • NFHS credentials coach- fundamentals of Coaching
  • NFHS Cheer coach certified
  • GSSA- Golden State Spirit Association Member 2007-present
  • CSCS-Cheer Coach Safety Certification 2007-2009
  • Leadership Tomorrow – Outstanding Community Leader of the year nomination 2008
  • Leadership Tomorrow -Outstanding Community Leader of the Year-- 2009
  • Featured coach of the month (April 2008) varsity.com *
  • Coach of the Year nomination 2008 GSSA
  • Coach of the Year nomination 2009 GSSA
  • Featured in Who's Who in Cheerleading Coaches 2009

June 1986-June 1990
Costa Mesa High School Cheerleader-- 1 year Frosh Squad, Captain, 3 year Varsity letterman,

Captain 1989-1990
Asked to try-out for USA instructor at Summer Camp, Cheered at the Pro-Bowl

June 1982- June 1986
St. John The Baptist Cheerleader

1979-1988
Gymnastics-- reached level 10

Awards for Volunteer Work
Leadership Tomorrow Community Leader of the Year Winner 2009
Leadership Tomorrow Community Leader of the Year nomination 2008

Newport-Mesa Unified School District – Outstanding Program (cheer) 2008

Volunteer Recognition Award from the City of Costa Mesa 2007

Certificate of Recognition from the California State Assembly- Assemblyman Van Tran 2008

Presidential Volunteer Service Award 2007 (From President George W. Bush)

Other Awards
Featured in the Who's Who in American Cheer Coaches 2009

Featured as an honored Professional in Who's Who in Executives and Businesses 2002

Top 10 Finalist in the American School Spirit Awards 2007

5th Runner -up in the American School Spirit Awards 2008

Judges Favorite American School Spirit Awards 2007

Featured Cheer squad of the month Varsity.com (December 2007)

Featured Coach of the month Varsity.com (April 2008)

Nomination for Cheer Coach of the Year Golden State Spirit Association (2008)
Nomination for Cheer Coach of the Year Golden State Spirit Association (2009)