AZ Royals

Our Royal

Legacy

WHO WE ARE

Since opening our doors in 2013 we have been dedicated to training our athletes to be their very best. Through our unique approach to skill progression and a commitment to establishing solid basics there is nothing our teams can't achieve. At AZ Royals we are more than a team, we are a Royal family. Devoted to building one another up so together we can reach those crowning moments we will remember for a lifetime.

OUR MISSION

We transform our community into
athletes through real results and
accountability.

OUR PROMISE

Our core values are the backbone of our business and guide our team: we are result oriented, inviting, accountable, disciplined, inspirational, and synergistic.

Meet our coaches

Marisa Johnson EVP of Operations

Bringing her love of cheer and her passion for fitness to everything thing she does at the gym, you can
always count on her to push our athletes and our staff to be their very best on and off the mat.

 

Experience Highlights

  • Competitive Cheerleader for 8 years: Level 5
  • All Girl, Level 5 Co-Ed, & Level 6 Co-Ed
  • All Girl & Partner Stunting Specialist
  • 2x Cheerleading Worlds Competitor
    • 2008 Cheerleading Worlds Bronze Medalist
  • Experienced Dancer: Jazz, Hip Hop, Modern Dance, & Tap
  • Over 10 Years of Cheerleading Choreography Experience
  • Over 11 Years of Personal Training Experience
  • President of AZ Royals for Over 8 Years

 

Certifications

  • USASF Certified Levels 1-5 in both Tumbling and Cheer
  • Safety Certified from USASF
  • Certified Personal Trainer With IFPA
  • CPR Certified

Joseph McGibbony All Star Cheer Director

As an experienced coach and judge, Joseph brings a level of knowledge for the sport to our gym that is
unmatched. His dedication to creating a safe, positive, productive, and competitive environment is
what makes him a top coach in the industry.

 

Experience Highlights

  • Over 20 Years of Coaching Experience
    • 5 Years Experience Coaching Worlds Teams
  • Experienced Educator
    • Has Additional Experience With Special Education
  • USASF The Connection Leader
  • AZ Royals All Star Cheer Director Since 2021

 

Certifications

  • USASF Certified Levels 1-5 in both Tumbling and Cheer
  • Safety Certified from USASF
  • Masters Degree In Education

Joseph McGibbony All Star Cheer Director

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Joining our team as an assistant coach in 2017 Sarah has been growing with our program ever since!
Sarah attributes many of her life experiences and lessons to her past cheer coaches. Now, having the
opportunity to impact athlete’s lives the way her coaches once did is a driving force in her passion for
coaching.

 

Experience Highlights

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Certifications

  • USASF Certified Levels 1-3 in both Tumbling and Cheer
  • Safety Certified from USASF
  • CPR Certified
  • Certified Child Life Specialist

What everyone's

SAYING

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"My daughter just completed her 5th season with the Arizona Royals all star cheer program. She has grown so much over the past 5 years thanks to the support of Marisa and her coaching team. I am grateful for the time, dedication, and support the coaches show all of the kiddos!"

- Kelly Pisel

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"My daughter just completed her 5th season with the Arizona Royals all star cheer program. She has grown so much over the past 5 years thanks to the support of Marisa and her coaching team. I am grateful for the time, dedication, and support the coaches show all of the kiddos!"

- Kelly Pisel

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"My daughter just completed her 5th season with the Arizona Royals all star cheer program. She has grown so much over the past 5 years thanks to the support of Marisa and her coaching team. I am grateful for the time, dedication, and support the coaches show all of the kiddos!"

- Kelly Pisel

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