About Us

Matrix is a competitive all-star cheerleading squad based in Crewe, Cheshire. The squad was set up in June 2005 by Leanne Palin to compete at local and international competitions. Since then the squad has grown from strength to strength, competing all over England, and winning Bronze in the European Championships 2008 in Slovenia. 

Matrix Cheer squad aims to build teamwork, self-confidence and a sense of pride for all athletes. We hope within the Matrix cheer programme to build a positive atmosphere where athletes can learn to dance, stunt, cheer, tumble and improve fitness in a safe and supported environment. Matrix also promotes leadership within young people, helping them gain qualifications and responsibility within Matrix Cheer Squad

Leanne Palin – Owner and Head Coach
Leanne is a level 4 USASF coach in Stunts, Tumbles and Tosses. She has an ICF Level 1 qualified coach with the UKCA, with a level 1 in Street Cheer. She is also qualified up to Masters Level with the BCA after passing Level 1 - Cheer & Dance Coaching Principles and Ethics, Level 2 - Coaching Cheer Fundamentals, Level 3 - Stunts and Tumbling 1 and Level 4 -Stunts and Tumbling 2, with the NCSSE. She also holds an Associate in Freestyle with the IDTA.
Leanne has also taken a course with Sports Coach UK in Good Practice and Child Protection and has CRB Enhanced Disclosure. She is also a Registered Matron with Cheshire County Council in addition to two other registered matrons within the squad.

Jeni Bennett – Cheer and Trampoline Coach
Jeni is an active member of the Matrix squad, with years of trampolining experience, as well being part of the amazing Level 6 Unity Allstars, representing the UK at World Level. Jeni is helping the squad improve flying and tumbling technique. She has cheerleading qualifications that include BCA Maters, UKCA Level 3, Street Cheer Level 1 as well as trampolining Level 3. Jeni has recently gained a 2:1 in Sports science at Liverpool John Moores University.
 

Ben Grice -  Cheer, Stunt and Dance Coach

Ben is an active member of the Matrix Senior Co-ed squad with 5 years of cheerleading experience. He also has over 12 months experience with the Level 6 Unity Allstars program and represented cheerleading to the highest level within the UK. Ben is helping to develop the junior cheerleading team and is qualified USASF level 2 Coach in stunts, tumbles and tosses. He is also developing our athletes within dance and is fast becoming an excellent choreographer. Ben also has CRB Enhanced Disclosure and will be working within schools and colleges in the area, to develop the sport within the community.

Matrix also has many athletes that are showing great leadership qualities that help younger squad members and make a big contribution to the squad. 

Ashleigh Carless is the Matrix Mini and Youth hip hop Coach and is very active within our community squads.