Thomson Competitive Bulldogs, Thomson GA: Staff

Welcome to Thomson Bulldogs competitive program!  We are proud of our cheerleading program and even though this is only the second year we have made fantastic progress in short time.

Competitive cheerleading is a sport! In fact it is one of the fastest growing sports in America.  It has all the traditional elements of a sport: competition, teamwork, training, practice, coordination, skill building and communication.

This website is designed to provide the information that you will need to make an informed decision on participating in this program for your child and your family, as it will become a family activity.  Please read carefully and ask any questions that are not covered in this material.  Acceptance to the program requires commitment, not just from the cheerleader but from the family.  A solid, consistent team is critical for success.  You are making a commitment to the other girls on the team to practice and be the best you can be. We want the cheerleader and the family to be fully informed and understand the obligations and commitment to the Thomson Competitive Bulldogs Team.

As Director, I also have a commitment to you. You can expect your child to train in a safe, supportive environment with very qualified, experienced coaches.  When you entrust your child to our program, the coach staff will teach, encourage, train, support (and sometimes admonish) to always put forth the best effort they can. The cheerleader benefits athletically and learns that with hard work, perseverance and a great attitude, success will come. The coaches and the parents expect more than just winners on the competition floor.  We expect a cheerleader to be a model and a leader, courteous, truthful, considerate, determined, respectful, and a good sport.  We set high standards and expect the same from everyone involved in the program. Be assured that we will never put the well-being, health, safety or future of our athletes at risk in pursuit of a better performance. One of our goals is to help prepare the athletes for future workplace where teamwork and people skills are critical.

After a year with the Thomson Competitive Bulldogs, I believe you will be amazed at the positive changes you will see in your child, both as a team member and a person.  Parents have mentioned that their child seems to develop a more mature sense of independence, accepting responsibility for their own behavior and performance in training, in competition, and even in their social life. Some become less self-centered – replacing “me” with “we”.  Physical fitness, nutrition and setting specific personal goals become important.

We appreciate your interest in the Thomson Competitive Bulldog Program.  Please call if you have questions.

.Laura Adams

Coach Cassidy Adams was a former competitive gymnast for 4 years and moved over to competitive cheerleading in 8th grade and competed on Hayden’s All Stars for 5 years. She was a Thomson Jr. High, Jr. Varsity and High School Cheerleader before moving to Augusta Christian and cheering for the Lions.  She was a cheerleader at West Georgia College where they have the National Champion Coed squad and All Girls Teams in the Nation. She is currently cheering for the University of Georgia representing UGA at competitions. She also received the All American Award from NCA, All Star UCA and participated in a drama, “Prayer of Jabez” that was invited to San Diego, California. She is a Head Coach and the choreographer and stunt coach.  She is credentialed in stunting, tumbling and basket tosses.  She is safety certified. She has choreographed many high school competition routines that have received Best Choreographs Awards.

Coach Colt Adams has tumbling experience and training.  He has over two years of coaching experience coaching and perfecting these tumbling skills in young ladies.

Coach Jessica Harris

 is an assistant coach performing with the Senior team,  THS school dance team.  She is helping with the younger teams.

Coach Lindsay Rogillio

is an assistant coach performing with the Senior team and a THS JV Cheerleader.  She is helping with the younger teams.

LIFE LESSONS: A COACH'S LEGACY
by Gwen P. Holtsclaw

I will teach my team the pleasures of hard work
And the importance of teamwork.
I will show them the joys of reaching a goal
And the satisfaction of finishing strong.
I will explain to them the beauty of integrity
And the fulfillment of fitness.
I will know their name
And demand their best.
I will do these things because I love them
And respect them.
The surest way I know to teach these things
Is to have them learn by my example.