FHA Staff


  1. Matt Rhine - West Columbia, SC and Charleston, SC
  2. Allison Rhine - Director/Co-Owner/Coach - West Columbia, SC
    • Allison Rhine has been the owner of Flying High Academy for six years. She has been cheerleading in the Lexington Area since she was 7 years old, and dancing since the age of 3. Allison has achieved many accomplishments and awards for her young age.

      The following is just listing a few:

      AACCAA & USASF CERTIFIED, CPR CERTIFIED

      Allison has won the titles for several beauty pageants. (Miss Columbia, Miss Peanut, etc…) She then moved on to judge the pageants. Allison has judged many National Cheerleading competitions. She has coached squads, and they have won over 20 National titles. Allison has even coached the squads to the US Finals. Her 2 children, (with husband of 13 years, Matt Rhine) Falon and Blase, are members of the "Raven Allstar" team, which are nationally Ranked.

      You may contact Allison for more information at: flyinghighacad@bellsouth.net Or Telephone: 803-794-2555
  3. Alex Roberts - Director - West Columbia and Florence loactions
    • Years Coaching Cheerleading
      • 1989-2008 Cheerleading ( 3 grade to high school )
      • 17 years Coaching Recreational league to the College level
      • 19 years Coaching Competitive Cheerleading All-stars
      • Pee wee, Junior, Jr. Coed, Senior, Senior Coed
      • 1994-1998 College
      • Coached at Univ. Of Texas A&M-Kingsville for 2 years (1994- 1996) (Compete the team at NCA Collegiate Championship in Dallas, TX in which I coach Eva Longoria during those two years)
      • Coached at Winthrop University for 2 years (1996-1998) Qualified for UCA nationals both years
      • 2000-2003 Open Cheer
      • 3 years Coaching Open All-star ( College & Above ) Coached and cheer all three years
      • 2003 placed 2nd at two national competitions
    • Years CoachingGymnastics
      • 1989-1992 Gymnastics Unlimited - Rock Hill, SC
      • Coached competitive girls gymnastics for 3 years ( Up to level 6) Assistant coached boys team
      • 1992-1994 Thomas Gymnastics - Rock Hill, SC
      • Coached boys team for 2 years Assistant coached competitive girls team ( Level 9 Optional )
      • 1994-1996 Mary Jane's Gymnastic Center - Corpus Christi, TX
      • Assistant coached competitive girls team for 2 years ( Level 9 Optional )
      • Help started All-star competitive cheerleading program 5 teams in the by the 2nd year
  4. Mary Carpenter - West Columbia
    • Mary Carpenter has been teaching middle school Language Arts for 15 years. Mary also has over 10 years experience in coaching cheerleading. Mary prides herself in her ability to help children reach their highest potential both in and out of the classroom. She works with Flying High Academy's Afterschool Program, Summer Camp, tutoring and she teaches Cheer 101. Mary has been a member of the Flying High Academy Family for over 2 years.

      You may contact Mary at: CarpMary@windstream.net
  5. Scott Carraher - Director - Mooresville loaction
    • Scott is currently a Cheerleading Coach for 2 Universities. He is a nationally ranked choreographer, and has choreographed over a 100 national champions (Middle School, High School, & All-stars) Scott also assisted in the choreography for the half time show, at the Sugar Bowl. Scott gets excited every time a child learns a new skill that someone else says they would never get. His passion for the sport and the kids is unmeasured. All the kids will tell you he is more than a coach. He supports them in every area of their lives. He is also known as the 2nd Dad/ Big brother, to a lot of his students. Scott was coached by Alex Roberts at a UCA camp his senior year in High School. Matt Rhine and Scott competed against each other in high school. Scott is always the coach to work extra with you. If you're willing to work, he is there!
  6. Cory Wooten - Gymnastics Director - Mooresville loaction
  7. Maureen Sullivan - West Columbia
    • Maureen Sullivan has been involved in Cheerleading and gymnastics for over 23 years. Maureen has 23 years experience in gymnastics, 16 years "Allstar" cheerleading, and to top it off, 9 years of coaching both gymnastics and Allstar cheerleaders. She has a wonderful, outgoing personality, and she is compassionate about making sure the children she coaches, excel to the highest level possible.
  8. Tonya Granger - Charleston
    • Tonya Granger has been actively involved with Cheerleading for 25 years. She has a degree in Elementary education with a minor in early childhood. Tonya enjoys working with cheerleaders of all ages. She takes pleasure in having the opportunity to teach cheerleaders skills to excel from beginner to advance levels. Tonya believes it is important that they develop both personal and social skills that they will use to be successful in life.

      You may contact her at:
      Tonya.granger@lowcountryortho.com
  9. Missy Loftis - Charleston
    • Missy Loftis has lived in Goose Creek for 30 years. She has coached recreational cheerleading for 12 years and the famous "All-Stars" for 1year. Missy has worked and volunteered with several of the area schools for many years. She has been "Volunteer of the Year" for the Charleston Low country. She has been PTO President for a school for 6 years straight 2004-2009 and has achieved several awards for helping children. Missy has a special way of relating to the children. She loves teaching and helping the cheerleaders learn new skills and learning what skills and talents they have so they can achieve their goals. Missy also has a degree as a Medical Assistant and is CPR and first aid certified.

      You can reach her at:
      Telephone: 843-296-1203
      Email: missyloftis@gmail.com
  10. Stacy Holly - Charleston
    • Stacy Holley has been cheerleading since the age of 6. Cheerleading is a passion for her. For the past 7 years she has coached competitive cheerleading. Stacy is CPR, first aid and USASF levels 1-4 certified. She has experience in judging both high school league and all-star competitions, along with previously owning a successful all-star gym. These qualifications enable her to assist your son or daughter to excel in Cheerleading. Stacy's true joy is watching a child start in the gym as a shy and reserved athlete and then work to help them reach their true cheerleading potential. Her specialty is perfecting the small details about cheerleading such as stunting, jumping and showmanship.
  11. Tara Bringman - Charleston
    • Bio Coming Soon..

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