STAFF

Kim established Surrey Starlets as a team in 1998 and has overseen its continual success and growth for 28 years. As company owner and Programme Director, Kim oversees the management of all 17 competitive teams and the recreational programme and deals with all business aspects of the company - from competitions, financial, management, safeguarding etc.

From a gymnastics background and a qualified Club Coach, Spragg originally joined Surrey as an athlete competing at the World Championships with Amethyst. Spragg has now coached for Surrey for 11 years. Whilst also being the lead tumble coach, Spragg plays a crucial role in the development of the coaching staff.

Jess started her journey with Starlets over 13 years ago as an athlete on the recreational team, and now looks forward to her 5th season as a proud and confident coach. Jess has worked her way through the levels, achieving third place at Summit in 2022 and competed twice at the World Championships. "I aspire to share my passion for the sport and support each one of my athletes on their own journey here at Starlets.
I am so grateful to be a part of the continuing Starlets legacy and can’t wait to see what this season holds!"

​Having cheered 11 years with 4 season at Starlets, Tara has competed at all levels from 1-7 and represented Starlets at Worlds in 2024 & 5. Tara is excited for another great year with hopefully lots of successes both personally for individual athletes and as a whole for the teams she's coaching this season!

This is Emelia's 10th season at Starlets and her 4th year coaching. Having completed the Strive Leadership programme, Emelia has gone on to complete her level 1-3 BGU Qualification "The memories and lessons I have learnt at Starlets will be the ones I will remember forever and I can’t wait to watch my team grow and develop the same love and passion for the sport that I have and support them through it all!"

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This will be Katie's 6th season at starlets and her second season coaching after gaining a distinction in the Strive leadership programme. Katie has competed from youth level 1 all the way to u18 level 6. "Being at Starlets has built me into a strong athlete, making many life long friends whilst doing so. I am very excited to have the opportunity to pass on my knowledge and love for the sport to my athletes throughout the season.

After 2 years on her school team, Ava decided to join Surrey Starlets where she has cheered for the past 4 years. Ava has had the incredible experience of competing at the World Championships twice and has such amazing memories of the trips. Ava completed her Strive Leadership course last year, and achieved a distinction, leading her to the coaching team. "Cheer has taught me valuable teamwork and communication skills with the importance of commitment and perseverance which I can't wait to bring in to my coaching. Most importantly, Starlets has shown me the feeling of achievement that comes from working hard towards a goal which I strive to share with every athlete".

A founding member at Surrey Starlets, Emma has 28 years of cheerleading experience, 23 of which she has coached. Having led teams to 12 World Championships, Emma will be leading another 2 teams again this season. Emma was fundamental in the early days development of university cheerleading having coached and managed Kingston University since 2007. Emma has also led the National Team England team to 2 World Championships in 2015 and 2016. Alongside coaching her specific Starlet teams, Emma heads up the coaching staff at Surrey Starlets, managing the business and leading the new initiatives each year.

Becky has been cheering and coaching for over 16 years and this is her 9h season at Starlets. Becky has competed at both the USASF and ICU Worlds, and taken teams to Barcelona and Summit.
Becky's favorite focus in coaching is seeing athletes grow from shy and reserved to outgoing, confident individuals that continually strive to be the best they can be for themselves and their teammates.
"I am so excited for this season and to see what all the athletes on the programme achieve!"

Tam has been a part of the Surrey Starlets family for 8 seasons! From starting out on a level 1 team to working my way up to competing in the IO7 division at World Championships in 2026, Tam has grown in confidence  and ability. Tam started coaching in her 2nd season and became passionate with inspiring the new generation of athletes, assisting them achieve new skills, watching them gain confidence within themselves and creating lasting memories.
"I cannot wait to be part of another season here at Starlets and watch the programme go from strength to strength!"

This season will be Maddy's 4th at Starlets and 7th year of cheerleading. Maddy began cheer at Kingston University Cheerleading Society where she competed at both levels 1 and 3, as well as taking on the president role in her third year. Since joining Starlets, Maddy has worked her way up to competing at level 6 and this season will be her second competing at the World Championships with Allium. Maddy has previous experience teaching dance as well as studying teaching/coaching modules in her dance degree. "I aim to bring my positive and bubbly energy to my coaching and I can’t wait to work more with our talented athletes, helping us become the best programme we can be!"

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This is Lola's 7th year at Starlets, and in her time here she has competed at different levels from 1-6, and represented the programme at the Summit Championships in 2022. Lola's introduction to coaching was via the Strive Leadership Programme.

 "I truly enjoy my time at cheer and the friends I have met along the way.  This will now be my second year coaching tumble which I really enjoy helping athletes to progress and learn new skills and watch each athlete develop over the season."

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I'm a passionate cheerleader and coach with 7 years of cheer experience, currently competing with Astraea and and heading in to my 5th Cheerleading Worlds next year! Before cheer, I did gymnastics for 13 years and have been coaching gymnastics for 10 years, giving me a wealth of experience in helping athletes develop their tumbling skills, technique and confidence.