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Junior Spartans Cheer Coaches

JUNIOR CHEER DIRECTOR

My name is Amanda Hollis and this is my 3rd year as the Junior Spartans Cheer Director and my 5th year being on the South Side. I have been married to Seth for 16 years and have one daughter, Kaelyn, who is on the Varsity Cheer team. Cheer has been a part of my life since I can remember and I love everything about the sport. Being able to serve our community through these young ladies has been a pleasure and I have enjoyed being able to watch these babies grow, not only as cheerleaders, but as leaders and young women. I am honored to be a part of the program for another year and I am looking forward to the 2025-2026 season. Go South!

Amanda Hollis

JUNIOR CHEER CO-DIRECTOR

My name is Tasha Lively and I’m excited to learn from and share a role with Amanda as Co-Director this year for our Junior Spartans! I have been married to Erick for 16 years and a mother of our two girls, Taegan and Payton who fell in love with this sport 4 years ago. This is our second year cheering as a Spartan and we love it. I am a devoted Christian and find guidance and strength through God. I’m excited to work alongside each one this year supporting our coaches in helping our athletes excel in their goals! I strive to inspire all beginning with myself to continue growing not only in cheer, but as individuals prepared for success on and off the mat. I’m honored to be a part of this journey!

Tasha Lively

6TH GRADE COACH

Hi, I’m Emily Barnett! I’m proud to be the 6th Grade Junior Spartans Cheer Coach and the JV Cheer Coach at South Paulding High School. This is my third year coaching, but my love for cheer began when I was just six years old. Outside of cheer, I’m a first-year teacher at Baggett Elementary, and I’m excited to be getting married this May! Coaching is one of my greatest passions, and I can’t wait to watch our athletes grow and shine this season.

Emily Barnett 7TH GRADE COACH

I’m Coach Ashley. This is my second year coaching sideline. I have over 15 years of experience in cheerleading. Cheerleading has been such a big part of my life, and I love helping my athletes grow in their skills, confidence, and teamwork. I recently married my husband, who I’ve been with for six years, and we share our home with our dog, Axel, and our cat, Luggy. When I’m not at practice, I’m working toward my teaching degree at the University of West Georgia, combining my love for leading and learning both on and off the sidelines. I’m so excited for this season and to watch these girls grow!

Ashley Justus