Head Coach
Kasey McSwane
This is Kasey’s second year as a head coach with EMB. Last year Kasey led the Jr Pee Wee team to win Cheer Jam and place Top 4 at Pop Warner Regionals. Kasey has been with the organization since 2018, as her son Hayden was a part of the football program. She is a nurse for a private practice, and a big kid at heart. Kasey has been involved with both cheerleading and gymnastics since a young age including high school and collegiate national titles. She coached for 5 years in Oklahoma. She coached 2-Competitive All-Star Teams, Level 2, Pre Team, and Level 4 gymnastics, as well as, private tumbling lessons. She loves the sport and absolutely loves working with our youth and focusing on helping them achieve their dreams!
Barry Brinson
EMB Tumbling Coach
Barry is truly an asset to EMB! He assists with all levels of cheer and works with each team on their tumbling.
He coached gymnastics for Manatee YMCA for 19 yrs from 1977-1996....coached gymnastics for Manatee Parks & Recreation for 19 yrs from 1988-2007....Coached gymnastics at Culbertson’s Gymnastics and South Florida Gymnastics....EMB from 2006 to present....Coach at Premier Allstars in 2010.... Dynasty Elite Allstars....TUF Allstars...Coached tumbling lessons at Myakka Community Center....Anna Maria Island Community Center....Palmetto, Bradenton & Desoto Boy’s Clubs....Palmetto & Bradenton Girls Club.
Nathalie Leonard
EMB Stunting Coach
This will be Nathalie's third year coaching with the Bulldogs. Nathalie Leonard (Turcotte) coached cheerleading for nine years in California. She has coached youth teams, both competitive and sideline (gameday teams), as well as high school JV and Varsity teams. Born in Canada, she relocated to Florida with her husband Paul. They have two kids, Nicolas and Victoria, both in College.