MEET THE
TEAM
Meet the people behind Notts Hotshots Cheer & Dance Academy — the coaches, leaders and team members helping our athletes learn, progress and enjoy being part of Hotshots.
30 Teams. One Family.
Behind every team, routine and athlete is a coaching team committed to creating a positive, ambitious and supportive environment. Our coaches combine experience, qualifications and a genuine passion for helping young people progress in cheerleading and dance.
Leading Hotshots Forward
The team responsible for the direction, development and day-to-day running of Notts Hotshots.
Rebecca Jarman
Programme Director
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Rebecca Jarman
Programme Director
Meet Becky ↓Rebecca Jarman
Programme Director
Rebecca founded Notts Hotshots after completing her BA (Hons)
in Dance and Performing Arts at Coventry University.
With a strong foundation in performance and dance, she has
helped shape Hotshots from its earliest days into the academy
it is today.
Her experience spans multiple dance disciplines including
lyrical, pom and jazz alongside
cheerleading.
Rebecca's passion for developing athletes, building strong
teams and continually moving the programme forward remains
at the heart of Hotshots.
Holly Blackbourn
Programme Director
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Holly Blackbourn
Programme Director
Meet Holly ↓Holly Blackbourn
Programme Director
Holly's journey with Notts Hotshots began as a young athlete
and has grown into a major leadership role within the academy.
Her determination and commitment have taken her from athlete
to one of the programme's owners.
With a strong background in choreography and hands-on coaching,
Holly leads with creativity, ambition and drive.
Her experience across cheerleading and
Hip-Hop, alongside representing
Hotshots at the All-Star Worlds, gives her a unique perspective
as both athlete and programme leader.
Jacob Jarman
Programme Manager
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Jacob Jarman
Programme Manager
Meet Jacob ↓Jacob Jarman
Programme Manager
Jacob has played a key role in the growth and development of
Notts Hotshots, initially working behind the scenes across
parent communication, administration and the increasingly busy
day-to-day operation of the academy.
Over time, Jacob moved into a full coaching role, bringing
with him a detailed understanding of the programme and its
athletes. Qualified in cheer through BGU, he also leads the
development of Hotshots'
tumble programme, combining structure,
encouragement and clear progression for athletes.
Meet The Coaching Team
Enhanced DBS checked, qualified and trained within their disciplines — these are the people working with our athletes week in, week out.
Charlotte Dyer
Coach
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Charlotte Dyer
Coach
Meet Charlotte ↓Charlotte Dyer
Coach
Charlotte began her Hotshots journey as a junior athlete
and has grown into an important member of both our coaching
and media teams.
With more than a decade of dance and cheer experience,
Charlotte brings technical knowledge, creativity and a sharp
eye for detail to her coaching. Away from the training floor,
she also contributes to media, design and marketing, helping
bring the personality of Hotshots to life.
Anna Pounder
Coach
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Anna Pounder
Coach
Meet Anna ↓Anna Pounder
Coach
Anna is one of our most experienced dance coaches and brings
an extensive technical background to Hotshots.
Her training includes high-level qualifications across ballet
and tap alongside experience in pom, jazz and
lyrical.
Having danced from a very young age before progressing into
coaching, Anna combines detailed technical knowledge with years
of practical experience across multiple styles.
Milly Harrison
Coach
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Milly Harrison
Coach
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Coach
Milly joined Notts Hotshots with years of experience within
the cheer community and quickly became an important part of
the programme.
Her experience has helped influence the structure and standards
of our cheerleading programme.
She brings consistency, knowledge and a strong understanding
of the expectations needed to help athletes develop and
competitive teams progress.
Megan Beeden
Coach
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Megan Beeden
Coach
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Coach
Megan returned to Notts Hotshots after spending time away at
university, where she remained heavily involved in the
university cheer and dance community.
She brings experience from both inside and outside Hotshots,
combining fresh ideas with a genuine understanding of our
programme, its culture and its athletes.
Charmaine Gordon-Sims
Coach
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Charmaine Gordon-Sims
Coach
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Coach
Charmaine quickly became an integral part of the Hotshots
coaching team, bringing extensive cheerleading experience
and plenty of personality to every session.
She plays an important role in developing our flyers, with
a strong focus on body positions, confidence, technique and
performance. Char has a brilliant ability to bring energy
into a session while still expecting high standards.
Erin Brown
Coach
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Erin Brown
Coach
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Coach
Erin quickly became a standout member of the Hotshots coaching
team. Her infectious energy and personality bring something
unique to every team she works with.
With years of experience across gymnastics and cheerleading,
Erin brings a strong technical background to her coaching.
She is also involved in Hotshots' media content, helping
showcase the character and fun of the academy away from
competition.
Cerys Hare
Coach
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Cerys Hare
Coach
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Coach
Cerys has grown through Hotshots as a dancer and performer,
developing years of experience within the programme before
progressing into coaching.
Her own competitive journey gives her a genuine understanding
of the commitment required from athletes. She now uses that
experience to help the next generation build confidence,
performance quality and a love for dance.
Wren Newcombe
Coach
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Wren Newcombe
Coach
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Coach
Wren brings experience from both gymnastics and competitive
cheerleading, with experience across flying, basing, stunting
and tumbling.
Her competitive background has included major events in both
cheer and Hip-Hop, giving her a broad understanding of
high-level training and performance. Wren also works alongside
Jacob and Kayla within our tumble clinic.
Kayla Brown
Coach
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Kayla Brown
Coach
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Coach
Kayla has been part of Notts Hotshots since day one and has
grown alongside the academy into an experienced athlete and
valued coach.
She coaches our tumble clinic alongside
Jacob and Wren, helping athletes develop technique and
confidence. Kayla has also represented Hotshots on the
All-Star Worlds stage, giving her
first-hand experience of competing on an international stage.
A true Hotshots original, fiercely loyal and always ready to
help — just perhaps show your appreciation without the hug!
Gracie Thompson
Coach
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Gracie Thompson
Coach
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Coach
Gracie has been part of Notts Hotshots since the very
beginning, growing alongside the programme from athlete
into an important member of our coaching team.
Last season, she proudly represented Hotshots on the
All-Star Worlds stage in Florida,
forming part of a landmark moment in the academy's history.
Gracie is also pivotal within our younger age divisions,
helping build confident athletes and preparing our youngest
competitive teams to step onto the floor ready to perform.
Her journey from the earliest days of Hotshots to the
international stage gives her a unique understanding of what
the programme represents.
Savannah Stanley
Coach
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Savannah Stanley
Coach
Meet Savannah ↓Savannah Stanley
Coach
Savannah brings years of cheerleading experience from both
inside and outside Notts Hotshots, giving her a broad
understanding of the sport and plenty of experience to pass
on to the athletes she coaches.
Last season, Savannah represented Hotshots on the
All-Star Worlds stage in Florida
alongside Kayla, Ruth, Tilly, Holly, Gracie and the Majesty
athletes — part of the group that made history on our academy's
first trip to compete at the All-Star Worlds.
She brings that experience back into the gym through a calm,
knowledgeable and supportive coaching style.
Sydnee White
Coach
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Sydnee White
Coach
Meet Sydnee ↓Sydnee White
Coach
If Hotshots had a heartbeat, Sydnee would unquestionably be it.
Her loyalty, warmth and genuine care for the programme make her
an incredibly important part of both the coaching team and the
wider Hotshots family.
Although she may have hung up her own dancing shoes far sooner
than we would have liked, her passion for dance has never
disappeared. Sydnee continues to channel her experience into
coaching, bringing encouragement, personality and an instinctive
understanding of the athletes she works with.
Quite simply, Hotshots would not feel the same without her.
Maisy Harrison
Coach
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Maisy Harrison
Coach
Meet Maisy ↓Maisy Harrison
Coach
Maisy may be Coach Milly's younger sister, but she has firmly
established her own identity within Hotshots as an all-round
athlete and a fantastic addition to our coaching team.
Her understanding of the programme from an athlete's
perspective allows her to connect naturally with the people
she coaches. She brings a distinctive energy to every session,
combining personality, enthusiasm and a genuine desire to
see athletes improve.
Ruth Watson
Coach
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Ruth Watson
Coach
Meet Ruth ↓Ruth Watson
Coach
Ruth's ambition and commitment to becoming the very best coach
she can be are unquestionable. She is constantly learning,
asking questions and developing her knowledge to ensure the
athletes she works with receive the strongest possible support.
That ambition is matched by an incredibly kind nature.
Ruth brings patience, positivity and genuine care to every
session and is always willing to give her time to athletes
and fellow coaches alike.
An ambitious coach and, quite simply, one of the loveliest
people you could hope to have within a programme.
Tilly Henshaw
Coach
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Tilly Henshaw
Coach
Meet Tilly ↓Tilly Henshaw
Coach
Tilly has become a pivotal member of the Hotshots coaching team
and brings an exceptional eye for detail to every routine she
works with.
She has a natural ability to spot the small moments that make
the difference between a good routine and a polished one.
From timing and spacing to performance details, Tilly approaches
cleaning with precision and finesse.
Her attention to detail and high standards make her invaluable
when preparing athletes to perform at their best.
Supporting The Academy
Because running Hotshots takes more than what happens on the training floor.
Becky Jones
Reception & Academy Support
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Becky Jones
Reception & Academy Support
Meet Becky ↓Becky Jones
Reception & Academy Support
What would Hotshots do without Becky Jones?
Becky is one of the familiar faces at the heart of the academy,
keeping reception welcoming, the building organised and our
families pointed in the right direction.
Whether she's helping parents, sorting kit, keeping the floors
clean or handling one of the endless questions that reaches
reception, Becky somehow keeps everything moving.
Her combination of warmth, organisation and straight-talking
common sense has made her an essential part of daily life at
Hotshots.
In fact, Becky spends so much time at the unit that we're still
not entirely convinced she doesn't secretly sleep there.
What Our Coaches Have In Common
Different personalities, different disciplines and different experience — but one shared approach to developing Hotshots athletes.
Progress With Purpose
We want athletes to understand what they are working towards, celebrate improvement and build skills through structured, appropriate progression.
Confidence That Lasts
Cheer and dance should develop more than routines. We want athletes to leave Hotshots more confident in themselves, their abilities and what they are capable of achieving.
One Hotshots Family
Athletes compete as teams, but they belong to something bigger. We work hard to create an academy where athletes support each other, coaches know their athletes and everyone can feel part of the programme.
Meet The Team
In Person.
The best way to understand Hotshots is to experience it. Book a first session, meet our coaches and let your athlete discover where their Hotshots journey could take them.