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Memphis Elite Staff

Frankie Conklin - President, Memphis Elite

With more than 32 years experience in the cheerleading industry, Frankie is known throughout the country. He started his cheerleading coaching career at Sky-View Academy, where his squads won seven National Championships in the eighties. The school closed in 1991 and thus, the creation of Memphis Elite. He is the Spirit Coordinator for the University of Memphis, which includes the cheer and pom squads. The Memphis Elite All-star program was the first in Memphis and Frankie has guided his teams to several Championships from UCA, NCA, UPA, COA, ASC, Us Spiritleaders, USA, WCA, and many more. Frankie was recently selected as one of the top influential gym owners in the country by American Cheerleader magazine and has been an advisor to several major All-star programs across the country. Frankie has judged numerous regional and National championships.

Carol Lloyd

Former Pom member for the University of Memphis and currently coaches the Memphis Elite Dance teams, along with Collierville Middle Dance and the U of M squads. Carol is in her 11th year with Memphis Elite.

Chad Odle

Former Delta State cheerleader and currently Assistant Coach for all teams. Chad is the former coach for the DeSoto Stars, a Nationally ranked program in Mississippi. Chad teaches at White Station High and also assists with the U of M coed team. We are proud to add Chad to our talented list of coaches.

Jason Cunningham

Jason comes to The Cheer Station after 12 years at CTC. He is class cordinator for gymnastics and tumbling. Jason has over 20 years experience in the tumbling field and trains all the Elite tumblers.

Adam Bittick

Adam is entering his fifth year at the Cheer Station and assists in all teaching of tumbling to teams and classes. Adam comes from Cheerleading Training Center. Director of private lessons also.

Luke Nowell

Luke is entering his sixth year as an assistant coach with the Memphis Elite program and is a former captain of the University of Memphis Coed team. Luke assists in the coaching of all Elite teams and Collierville Middle. Luke also enjoys long walks on the beach.