Youth Contact Information
Youth Director: Tiffany McPhail
Minihornetcheer@gmail.com
Tiffany is a passionate and experienced cheerleading director with a proven track record of fostering team spirit and excellence. With over 3 years of experience as a cheer director and coach, Tiffany is dedicated to creating a positive and supportive environment that helps athletes develop their skills, confidence, and teamwork.
Under Tiffany’s leadership, the Hiram Hornet Youth Cheerleaders have excelled in community events, and team-building activities, consistently demonstrating exceptional skill and sportsmanship.
In addition to coaching, Tiffany is also committed to building strong relationships with athletes, parents, and the community to ensure a cohesive and successful program.
Tiffany enjoys reading, event planning, cooking, and family time when not on the sidelines. Tiffany is excited to continue inspiring the next generation of cheerleaders and leading them to new heights.
Youth Hornet’s Cheer Coaches
Mini Hornet’s Head Cheer Coach: DeNesha McConnell
Minihornetcheer@gmail.com
DeNesha McConnell is excited to lead the Mini Hornets this season as Head Coach! With a cheer background that spans from childhood through high school, plus previous coaching experience, she brings enthusiasm, passion, and a deep love for the sport to every practice and game.
Coach Nesha is passionate about helping young athletes build strong fundamentals, confidence, and team spirit in a fun and encouraging environment. Her goal is to make each cheerleader feel supported, empowered, and excited to grow—both on and off the mat. She can’t wait for an amazing season full of energy, teamwork, and cheer pride!
Mini Hornet’s Assistant Cheer Coach: Kristen Robinson
Minihornetcheer@gmail.com
Coach Kris is the returning Assistant Coach for the Mini Hornets. She’s currently a college sophomore at Clark Atlanta University, but before she became a Panther, she was a Hornet! She cheered double squad for 4 years at Hiram High School and was captain of both Varsity Basketball and Football for 2 consecutive years. She has 2 years of coaching experience: one year with the Jr. Hornets (2021-2022 season) and one year with the Mini Hornets (2024-2025 season).
She has a passion for volunteering, cheering, and changing lives, so coaching was a no-brainer for her. She’s happy to return to the same community that helped shape her and lead and guide the way her coaches did for her. Some fun facts about Coach Kris is she loves the color blue, Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, and spending time with loved ones.
Baby Buzz Head Cheer Coach: Kristen Robinson
Minihornetcheer@gmail.com
Hi! My name is Meagon! With a lifelong passion for cheer and gymnastics, I began my journey at Fayette County High School, cheering on the Varsity competition team all four years. Simultaneously, I competed at Level 5 for The Stingray All Stars in Marietta (2003-2006) and trained in gymnastics at Gym South Gymnastics’ Rec division. I continued my athletic career in college, earning a full athletic scholarship to cheer at Valdosta State University before transferring to compete in gymnastics.
Beyond competing, I dedicated over a decade to coaching as a tumbling and gymnastics director and served as the head coach for an All Star cheer program for six years. I then went on to judge GHSA Competition Cheer, leading me to become a certified GHSA judge. After spending 10 years as a producer at CNN, I now own Chasing Mars Gymnastics LLC, a mobile gymnastics and tumbling business that partners with schools throughout the greater Atlanta area.
Baby Buzz Assistant Cheer Coach: Tajah Casanova
Minihornetcheer@gmail.com
Coach Tajah is the Assistant Coach for Baby Buzz, bringing both experience and enthusiasm to the team. She cheered throughout middle school and the early years of high school, competing in various cheer competitions. Her love for the sport extends beyond performing—she has also served as a dedicated team mom, supporting young athletes in their cheer journeys.
She holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and a master’s degree in Human Resources, equipping her with strong leadership and communication skills that she brings to coaching. Passionate about fostering teamwork, confidence, and skill development, coach Taj is committed to helping each young cheerleader grow and thrive.
