Origially from Green Bay, Wisconsin, and a resident of the Coachella Valley for over 40 years, Amy has been involved in cheer since she was a young child.  With over 30 years of coaching experience, Amy has built a legacy of excellence in cheer throughout the Coachella Valley and Southern California.  A former USA instructor, camp director, judge, and choreographer, she has led multiple award-wining programs and established championship teams at both the middle and high school levels.  Amy currently teaches English at Rancho Mirage Hight School while continuing to lead Desert Elite Mavericks alongside her three daughters (Mackenzie, Addison, and Ryann) who are all proud Mavericks. 

Mackenzie is a lifelong Maverick and one of the program's original Mini-Mavericks, growing up within the Desert Elite family from an early age.  As a NCA and D2 Summit Champion Coach and as a member of multiple championship teams, (including the first Vixen team to win NCA Nationals) she brings elite stunting experience and a deep passion for the sport into her coaching.  Now in her ninth season as a coach, Mackenzie also helped found the Rancho Mirage High School Cheer Team, where she competed as a proud RMHS Rattler.

Jermaine's journey with Desert Elite comes full circle as a former Maverick athlete returns home as a coach and mentor.  A NCA and D2 Summit Champion Coach and former cheerleader at James Workman Middle School and Cathedral City High School, she was part of Coach Grey's award-wining JWMS Cheer Team and one of the original DVAS Maverick teams.  Today, Jermaine is a licensed realtor and proud mother of three daughters, two of whom now carry on the Maverick's legacy.  In the 2019-2020 season, her Youth 1 "Riot" team captured an NCA National Championship and earned Desert Elite's first-ever Youth D2 Summit bid. 

Originally from New York, Chris brings elite-level experience to Desert Elite Mavericks with a cheer background that includes competing at the University of Louisville and some of the nation’s top all-star programs. A multiple-time national champion and three-time Cheerleading Worlds medalist, he specializes in coed stunting and advanced tumbling instruction, helping Mavericks elevate their skills and performance to the next level.  Under Chris' leadership, our Mavericks earned the program's first D2 Summit title in 2021 and followed with wins in both 2023 and 2026.

Jennifer is one of Desert Elite's longest-tenured coaches and a former athlete of Coach Grey's at Cathedral City High School before continuing her cheer career at UC Riverside.  An educator at Painted Hills Middle School, where she teaches English and History, Jennifer is passionate about developing young athletes both on and off the mat.  Throughout her coaching career, she has helped introduce and develop countless Mavericks at the Novice and Prep levels, building the strong technical foundation and confidence that prepares them for long-term success. 

Addison has been a Maverick since the age of four, growing up in the program alongside her twin sister, Ryann. During her competitive career, she competed on some of Desert Elite's most successful teams, earning numerous championship titles, including two D2 Summit Championships. After beginning as a junior coach, Addison is now in her seventh season coaching the program's youngest Mavericks, where she is passionate about building confidence and strong fundamentals. Outside of the gym, she is pursuing a culinary education with the goal of one day owning her own restaurant.