Coach Kelli Hession
Owner & Competitive Cheer Program Director
My main objective in deciding to open up Hession Cheer Academy was to give the children in our community a safe, positive place to grow and have fun! My dream is to continue to offer cheer, tumbling, strength training, and more to allow even more children in our community to have a safe place to call their second home!
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I cheered at Brownsburg High School and then cheered on Purdue University’s Co-Ed Cheer Squad, which was one of the hardest goals I ever made— and met!— in my life!
Through cheerleading, I learned the importance of goal setting, discipline, time-management, and leadership. These are all qualities I hope to instill in the athletes that enter our gym!
To me, the most rewarding part of coaching is seeing the smiles on my athlete’s face when they accomplish a new skill, hit a new stunt, or hit zero at a competition! I love seeing the new friendships made at the gym and the friends that turn into family!
This 2026-2027 Season will be my 11th year coaching competitive cheer— and fifth season as owner! Still seems so crazy to say that!
I have coached competitive cheer teams that have placed as high as 3rd place and 5th place at D2 Summit! I cannot wait for our athletes at HCA to place this well and higher in the near future!!
Everyone that knows me, knows how much I love “Kelli-Clean!”
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Besides cheer, my biggest love is being an aunt to my sweetest nieces and nephews, Henlee, Rhett, Sadie, Rayleigh, Harrison, Ripp and Stevie! You are a huge part of my “why” I opened HCA! I pray that HCA is always a second home to you where you can come find your Aunt KK anytime!
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I give all the glory to God and praise Jesus for allowing me to pursue this amazing dream and coach athletes to reach their potential both on and off the mat!
A huge thank you to Lauren Means, my right hand woman, who has been here with me through the very beginning! Thank you for your wisdom and always keeping me laughing! Next, I would like to thank my amazing sister-in-laws, Amy and Shelby, who are not only my sisters but my best friends, that were the second two that hopped on this crazy HCA train and never looked back! They are the first two to step in and help and make sure HCA is always taken care of! To my Mom and Dad, thank you for instilling in me the values that lead me to open HCA and for always being my number one cheerleader! Thank you to my brothers Michael and Daniel for always being here when I need help with “just a little thing” and then taking care of lots of “bigger things!” Thank you to my incredible huge family: Aunt Kater, Anthony, Uncle Harry, Aunt Bernie, Aunt Marijane, Uncle Robert, Aunt Kelli, Aunt Debbie, Uncle Matt, Aunt Kathy, Kari, Sarah… and I’m sure countless more that I’m going to feel guilty for not including…for helping with the opening and expansion of HCA! Last, I want to thank my incredible staff, the ladies and young men you see on this page, who pour their love into the athletes that enter HCA each and every day! I couldn’t be more lucky to have each and every one of you to work beside everyday!
Positively influencing young athletes since HCA’s doors opened on 6/22/22!
Positively influencing young athletes since HCA’s doors opened on 6/22/22!
Our HCA Dream Team
— The Leaders of the Flock —
& Coach Kelli’s Sister!
Coach Amy Hession
Executive Assistant of the Owner
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I am Coach Amy Hession. I live in Indianapolis, Indiana. My husband and I have three little girls, Henlee, Sadie, and Stevie, and one little boy, Harrison. I grew up as a competitive dancer, member of a tumble team, soccer player and track athlete. I did school cheer for my 6th, 7th and 8th grade school years. In college, I was a Division I Cross Country and Track athlete for all four years at IUPUI and team captain for two of those years. I love being part of a team and am so excited to help young athletes achieve their goals!
Positively influencing young athletes since HCA’s doors opened on 6/22/22!
Our HCA Dream Team
— The Leaders of the Flock —
& Coach Kelli’s Sister!
Coach Shelby Hession
HCA's Ninja Director &
Director of Marketing & Social Media
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Shelby Hession: Director of Marketing and Social Media 🦩📸
▪️Hey all! I’m Shelby Hession! My husband and I have three beautiful children, Rhett, Rayleigh, and Ripp. We’re born and raised in Brownsburg. 👨👩👧👦
▪️I have a huge history of being a part of many different sport teams, but unfortunately cheer is not one of them. Being Kelli’s sister-in-law, I have come to learn, love, and live what competitive cheer really is! I hope to share how wonderful the cheer environment is and the amazing energy it gives to each athlete through pictures, videos, etc! 📷 🎥📲
▪️I’m so happy to be a part of the HCA family and can’t wait to share our memories with the world! 🌎
Positively influencing young athletes since HCA’s doors opened on 6/22/22!
Our HCA Dream Team
— The Leaders of the Flock —
Coach Lauren Means
Head Tumbling Coach
Hey there!
My name is Lauren Means and the lead tumbling coach here at HCA. I have 21 years of experience coaching gymnastics and cheerleading of all ages.
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I grew up here on the westside of Indianapolis attending Ben Davis High School where I was a competitive cheerleader. I was a member of the Cheerleading State Champion team 1999 and 2000 and I competed at UCA Nationals 2000 and 2002. I reside in Avon with my two daughters, McKenna (18) Madilyn (15) and my fiancé, Nathan.
I started coaching 2001, my senior year of high school. I had all the required tumbling skills for my cheer squad so I started spotting my teammates during our tumbling classes and practices. The owner/my coach offered me a coaching position. While attending IUPUI and working different jobs I knew I wanted to continue to coach.
In 2002, myself and three other cheer mentors started an all-star cheer program and that is where I met Miss Kelli. She was a part of our first cheer team where we competed at UCA Nationals in Orlando, Florida. In 2008, I decided to step away from the all star cheer world and focus more on the competitive side of gymnastics, since that was the path my daughters would be taking. From 2008-2018, I coached our pre team groups, Level 2 gymnastics team, coached all cheer tumbling classes and managed the recreational gymnastics program.
In 2018, I had to make the difficult decision to move my two daughters from our home gym to a more advanced training gym. From 2018-2022, I worked at JPAC (Jaycie Phelps Athletic Center) as director of the preschool gymnastics program and coached pre-team groups as well as recreational gymnastics and cheer tumbling classes.
I want to thank my parents and grandparents for always supporting me in my cheerleading and gymnastics journey.
I also want to give a BIG thanks to Vera Ortman, Darbie Ortman, Shelley Syrko, Danielle Orner-Whitlock and Katie De La Cruz for fueling my love for gymnastics and cheerleading. The life lessons as an athlete, coach and now a parent have been influenced by these individuals and the experiences I’ve had in the gymnastics and cheerleading world.
If you’re looking for a passionate, enthusiastic, and positive culture you’ve come to the right place!!
Positively influencing young athletes since HCA’s doors opened on 6/22/22!
Our HCA Dream Team
— The Leaders of the Flock —
Coach Ashley Solomon
Director of Tumbling Classes
I love the excitement of competing in cheer and tumbling, and I can’t wait to share that with your little ones! 💕🦩
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✨Hi everyone! My name is Ashley Solomon, and I’m SO EXCITED to be coaching at HCA! I live in Brownsburg with my husband, David, and our three boys: Connor, Cameron and Carson.
▪️Prior to HCA I competed power tumbling, double-mini, and trampoline for over 13 years with the Tumbling Tornados based in Canton, Illinois. I was state champion in advanced double-mini, and elite trampoline. I then coached power tumbling and trampoline for over four years where I worked with children of all ages and levels. I also assisted and led multiple cheer classes and clinics.
▪️Once in college, I transitioned to judging tumbling meets as part of the USTA (United States Tumbling Association). I continued judging until I graduated from Western Illinois University with a bachelor’s degree in meteorology in 2011.
▪️I cheered all four years in high school, taking part in multiple competitions. I learned quickly just how tough and fun this sport is!
I love the excitement of competing in cheer and tumbling, and I can’t wait to share that with your little ones! 💕🦩
From Coach Kelli: Besides Director of HCA’s Tumbling Classes, Coach Ashley is also the Head Coach of HCA’s newest Competitive Cheer Team - Tiny Novice with Restrictions - Pink Go-Go’s! Further, Coach Ashley is HCA’s Holiday Decorating Queen!
Positively influencing young athletes at HCA since 8/2/23!
Our HCA Dream Team
— HCA’s Competitive Cheer Coaches —
Coach Christine Taylor
Head Competitive Cheer Coach
Elite Level 3
Coach Christine needs to get Coach Kelli her bio! :)
Positively influencing young athletes at HCA since 12/18/23!
Our HCA Dream Team
— HCA’s Competitive Cheer Coaches —
Coach Kayla Lawrence
Head Competitive Cheer Coach
Elite Levels 2 &1
Coach Kayla needs to get Coach Kelli her bio! :)
Coach Kelli’s blonde twin!
Positively influencing young athletes at HCA since 7/23/24!
Our HCA Dream Team
— HCA’s Assistant Head Coaches —
Coach Shauna Selzer
Assistant Head Tumbling Coach
Hi! I am Shauna Selzer! Very proud to be apart of such an amazing place like HCA!
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I have been in cheer and gymnastics since I was a little girl. In pre school I started out with cheernastics all through elementary school then, decided to start cheerleading all through out elementary/middle and high school! I was also in competitive cheer.
Out of high school I became an assistant preschool teacher and learned I really love teaching and motivating kids to learn! Combining my love for cheer/gymnastics and teaching, I have the opportunity to do both! As a coach I plan to motivate, uplift, and be a positive influence for all athletes!
Positively influencing young athletes at HCA since 2/27/23!
Our HCA Dream Team
— HCA’s Assistant Head Coaches —
Coach Raven Klatte
Assistant Head Competitive Cheer Coach
I am so happy to join the HCA. I am so excited to be able to help these children learn and perfect new skills!
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Hi I’m Raven! I cheered competitive and was part of Avon school cheerleading for 7 years! I also cheered on Ball State University’s Cheer Team! I have been to Summit and UCA! My favorite skill is a full or kick full.
If I’m not cheering I hanging with my friends and family.
I am so happy to join the HCA. I am so excited to be able to help these children learn and perfect new skills!
Positively influencing young athletes at HCA since 8/16/22!
Our HCA Dream Team
— HCA’s Tumbling Coaches —
Coach Amy Mason
Lead Tumbling Instructor
Coach Amy needs to get Coach Kelli her bio! :)
Positively influencing young athletes at HCA since 6/4/24!
Our HCA Dream Team
— HCA’s Tumbling Coaches —
Coach Charlotte Greeley
Tumbling Instructor
Coach Charlotte needs to get Coach Kelli her bio! :)
Positively influencing young athletes at HCA since 11/26/25!
Our HCA Dream Team
— HCA’s Collegiate Coaches —
Coach McKenna Means
Substitute Team Coach & Tumbling Instructor
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Hey, I am Coach McKenna Means! I am currently attending Indiana University. I did gymnastics for about 14 years of my life and competed for 9 seasons. I also cheered at Hession on the 22-23 level 3 team! I then decided to try something new and join my high school track team and fell in love with it.
I am so grateful to have the opportunity to be a coach at Hession Cheer Academy! I love being able to bond and spend time with kids as much as possible! I love to teach them new things and see them grow as athletes!!
I love being able to bond and spend time with kids as much as possible!
Positively influencing young athletes at HCA since 8/15/22!
Our HCA Dream Team
— HCA’s Collegiate Coaches —
Coach Evelyn Lurker
Tumbling Instructor
Coach Evelyn needs to get Coach Kelli her bio! :)
Positively influencing young athletes at HCA since 6/4/26!
Our HCA Dream Team
— HCA’s Front Office Angels —
MiHwa McKinley
Front Office &
Ninja Instructor
MiHwa needs to get Coach Kelli her bio! :)
Positively influencing young athletes at HCA since 12/18/25!
Our HCA Dream Team
— HCA’s Front Office Angels —
Elizabeth Moore
Front Office
Elizabeth needs to get Coach Kelli her bio! :)
Positively influencing young athletes at HCA since 1/1/26!
Our HCA Dream Team
— HCA’s Competitive Cheer Team
Junior Coaches —
Coach Lexi Holloway
Junior Coach: Elite Level 1 Team
Substitute Tumbling Instructor
I have been with Hession from the beginning and it is a wonderful positive learning environment for me as an athlete too.
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Hey! My name is Lexi! I cheered for four years at Hession Cheer Academy. I have cheered competitively at Tri-west for 3 years, and I’ve cheered sideline for 6 years! I enjoy working with kids and can’t wait to see them grow! I have been with Hession from the beginning and it is a wonderful positive learning environment for me as an athlete too. Can’t wait to see all of these kids grow, not only as athletes but at people!
Positively influencing young athletes at HCA since she was legally able on her 14th Birthday -- on 4/3/24!
Our HCA Dream Team
— HCA’s Competitive Cheer Team
Junior Coaches —
Coach Ellie Martin
Junior Coach: Tiny Teams
& Tumbling Instructor
Coach Ellie needs to get Coach Kelli her bio! :)
Positively influencing young athletes at HCA since 1/24/26!
Our HCA Dream Team
— HCA’s Consultant Coaches —
Coach Ally Menapace
Consultant Coach - Competitive Cheer Teams
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Hi, everyone, I’m Ally! I’m very excited to be joining the HCA team! I grew up cheerleading and was a member of my school Spirit Squad, and Fusion Cheer Pride’s competitive cheer team.
I started coaching when I was a teenager and continued throughout my undergraduate studies. After being out for several years, I’m happy to be back in the gym working with young athletes again in the sport I love.
I’m happy to be back in the gym working with young athletes again in the sport I love.
Positively influencing young athletes at HCA since 1/31/24!
Our HCA Dream Team
— HCA’s Consultant Coaches —
Coach Jaclin Thompson
Consultant Coach — Competitive Cheer Teams
Coach Jaclin needs to get Coach Kelli her bio! :)
Positively influencing young athletes at HCA since 6/26/23!
Our HCA Dream Team
— HCA’s Consultant Coaches —
Coach Jordian Frazee
Consultant Coach - Competitive Cheer Teams
& Tumbling Instructor Substitute
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Hi, I'm Jordian Frazee! I began my journey in gymnastics at a young age and later transitioned to cheerleading throughout high school. As a proud mother to my little cheerleader, Meadow, and my aspiring ninja, Wilder, I cherish every moment spent with children. I teach Tiny Tumbling and Beginner Tumbling, and I absolutely love helping my students learn new skills that they can carry with them throughout life and beyond.
… I absolutely love helping my students learn new skills that they can carry with them throughout life and beyond.
Positively influencing young athletes at HCA since 12/1/22!
Our FUTURE HCA Dream Team
— HCA Tumbling or Ninja Instructor —
Future HCA Tumbling or Ninja Instructor
If you think you would be a great addition to HCA’s Dream Staff Team, please email your resume to: