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Stuart E. Ausborn
Owner and FTCA Director
Stuart began tumbling at the tender age of 4 years and
hasn't stopped since. An all-around athlete in school he
credits his many years in the sport of gymnastics and
tumbling for sustained success in several different
sports.
To FTCA he brings many years coaching experience in
developmental and competitive gymnastics, tumbling, and
cheerleading. He was a member of the University of North
Alabama Cheer Squad during the highly successful run of
three straight NCAA National Championships. He directed
the cheer program for a local establishment along with
coaching compulsory competitive gymnastics. Stuart also
worked with many area cheer squads and judged area
competitions and tryouts.
Stuart moved to Nashville in 1998 and worked with former
European Champion Gabriela Giaculescue where he had the
privilege of instructing some of the nation's top
gymnasts. Stuart continued to work with Nashville area
squads with three different squads qualifying for UCA
Nationals with one of his choreographed routines. Stuart
then moved back to the Shoals and was very successful
coaching local gymnasts. He is considered a National
Level coach having instructed many state, regional, and
national champions while in Nashville and the Shoals.
Stuart is USAG Safety Certified, CPR and First Aid
Certified, and a USAG Professional Member. He is married
to Robyn Ausborn and together they have a daughter named
Raney.
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Jennifer Harscheid
Jennifer, a Brooks High alum and assistant/director of tumbling and cheer at FTCA.
She has an extensive background in cheerleading and tumbling having been a varsity
cheerleader for four years at Brooks as well as a three year member of the University
of North Alabama Varsity Squad. She has earned numerous awards throughout her
cheerleading career and enjoys working with young aspiring cheerleaders. Jennifer is
president of the Junior League of the Shoals civic organization and she is married to
Glen Harscheid who is the soccer coach at Florence High. They have two children,
Landon and Finley.
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Brandon Foster
Brandon is currently a student at the University of North Alabama and has been a varsity
cheerleader for 4 years. He has competed at NCAA Nationals with the UNA squad and
is considered one of the strongest stunt partners in the area. He has worked with many
squads and students and is also an assistant tumbling and stunting instructor at UNA.
Brandon is a member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity and is a Business major.
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Jill Glover
Jill's hometown is Iuka, MS and she is currently enrolled at UNA. She has extensive
experience in tumbling and cheer as a member, choreographer, and coach of All-Star
squads in Corinth, as well as her high school squad at Tishomingo County High School
Jill brings energy and an outstanding and caring personality. At UNA she is a member of
Zeta Tau Alpha and is also a Pride of Dixie Marching band Lionette! She directs all the
FTCA CHEER TRYOUT CLINICS which are held from January-May.
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Drew Norton
Drew is a retired three year member of the UNA cheer squad after transferring from the
nationally renowned Wallace State cheer squad. Drew is one of the strongest male stunt
partners and has worked many clinics and workshops in both college and high school.
Drew is originally from Muscadine, AL and a graduating senior at UNA. He is also a
member of Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity.
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David "Red" Bullard
David comes to FTCA with many years experience as an elite tumbling and cheer
instructor. He has worked with squads (all-star, high school, and college) across the
southeast and was also a Universal Cheer Association collegiate coach. David graduated
from the University of Memphis and is from Rienzi, MS. David directs several classes
and is also assistant tumbling and All-Star coach for FTCA.
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Ashley Garcia
Ashley is the head coach for The advanced Florence Royals all-star squads. She is from
Defuniak Springs, FL and was a member of the nationally award winning Wallace State
CC varsity squad. Ashley is also a member of the UCA National staff and was Miss
Wallace State. She has extensive experience in routine choreography and is responsible
for choreography for our squads.
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Destiny Martinez
Destiny is from Iuka, MS where she graduated from Tish Co. High School. She was a
member of their varsity cheer squad as well as an all-star squad member for Cheer Force
in Corinth. Destiny is a student at UNA and a member of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority. She
assist with FTCA tumbling and cheer classes.
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Jordan Roberts
Jordan is Winston County, AL and was a member of her high school varsity squad. She
is a senior at UNA and was a member of the UNA Pride of Dixie marching band as a
lionette. Jordan handles office duties at FTCA along with assisting with beginner and
intermediate tumbling and cheer.
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Blake Sulcer
Blake is from Athens, AL where he was a member of the varsity football team. He is
currently enrolled at UNA and is a member of the varsity cheer squad. Blake assist with
tumbling and stunt classes at FTCA.
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