Meet Our Expert Coaches
Discover the dedicated professionals driving excellence at Top Tier Cheer.
Kristina Markos
Head Coach And Owner
Kristina Markos brings her passion for cheerleading, extensive knowledge, and confidence building coaching style into every session at Top Tier Cheer.
Her successes as an athlete include multiple national titles. These national titles include her most prestigious title of 2023 NCA college national D2 small coed champion.
Kristina has been an athlete on many teams including Hawaii Pacific University, Dodge City CC, Westcliff University, ECE blackout, and Cheersport Sharks Onyx.
Kristina believes great coaching goes beyond teaching skills. It’s also about building confidence, creating trust, and helping athletes recognize what they’re capable of.
- Never had a team that she worked with that hasn’t won in their cheer season.
Matthew DeJesus
Professional Clinic/private Coach
Matthew DeJesus is an experienced cheerleading coach, clinician, and choreographer with a strong background in stunting, tumbling, pyramids, baskets, and overall athlete development. A 2x collegiate national champion and former NCA staff member, Matthew has worked with athletes and programs across the country at the recreational, high school, all-star, and collegiate levels.
His coaching style is technique-driven, energetic, and focused on building confident, well-rounded athletes. Matthew is passionate about helping athletes understand the “why” behind their skills while creating a positive, challenging environment that pushes them to reach their full potential.
Zienna Kaiser
Champion Flyer
Zienna is a proud 2x NCA College National Champ with a passion for pushing limits, chasing goals, and making every count matter. She brings the energy, determination, and a lot of heart to the mat and always strives to be a stronger athlete and even better teammate. This is what she would love to teach to other athletes! From long practices to unforgettable competition moments, Zienna has learned that the best memories are made when you leave everything you have on the floor. Dream Big. Work Hard. Hit Zero. Repeat.
Testimonials
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Ashley Dull
My daughter has done stretch/flyer privates and jump privates with Kristina, and we have been so happy with her!
One of my favorite things is how convenient it is, my daughter can log on right from home and still get such great one-on-one instruction. Kristina tells her exactly what she needs to work on and how to do it correctly. She doesn’t just accept something because it’s “good enough.” She wants it done the right way, and I absolutely love that.
Kristina is soft-spoken, patient, and always so kind, but she also holds her accountable and pushes her to improve. The best part is that her cheer coaches have even commented on the progress they’ve seen since she started working with Kristina!
We’re so thankful we found her and would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for private cheer instruction. ❤️📣