Meet the Staff

   OUR SHOWTIME ELITE COACHES

 

UNITY IS STRENGTH.  WHEN THERE IS TEAMWORK AND COLLABORATION, WONDERFUL THINGS CAN BE ACHIEVED.

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EMILY BADDOUR – OWNER, ALLSTAR DIRECTOR  

CPR/AED Certified – American Red Cross

Contact – Emily@ShowtimeApex.com

 

 

            

 

 

 

 

DIANE SMITH – OFFICE MANAGER

I’m so happy to be part of the Showtime Elite family!  I started my cheer career volunteering with Apex Pop Warner with my daughters and am still running the program as the cheer commissioner 17 years later!  I also was assistant cheer coach for Holly Springs High School Varsity team for a few years.  Originally from New York, I moved to NC in 1996 with my husband and started our family. My oldest daughter is an App State graduate teaching 1st grade in Concord and my youngest daughter is a rising senior at ECU.  After working in corporate HR and more recently at a law firm in Raleigh, I’m taking things more slowly and enjoying our empty nest.  I love working at Showtime helping the coaches, athletes and families.

Contact: Diane@ShowtimeApex.com

 

 

 

 

MARLEY LARUE – ALLSTAR COACH, DIRECTOR OF STAFF DEVELOPMENT

 

I started out at Showtime Elite in 2017 as a tumbling coach and have added to my role in the program becoming Director of Staff Development and an All Star Team Coach – I wouldn’t trade it for anything!  My experience and background has a mix of everything including competitive gymnastics, dance, and cheerleading as an athlete with over a decade of instructing gymnastics, acro, cheerleading, and fitness to children of all ages from toddlers to high schoolers. I’m very technique oriented in my instruction and love helping athletes achieve their goals in working according to their individual learning style and what makes it click for them. Seeing all of their hard work payoff is the best feeling in the world! What I love most about coaching is the ability to make a positive impact to encourage children to not only be the best athlete that they can be but also the best person they can be both in and outside of the    gym.  When I’m not in the gym you can find me studying as I’m a Pediatric RN working towards getting my Nurse Practitioner license. CPR/BLS/AED Certified – American Red Cross

Contact: Marley@ShowtimeApex.com

                                       

 

 

EMILY CATCHINGS- EVENTS DIRECTOR

Bio coming soon!!

 

 

 

Contact: Events@ShowtimeApex.com

 

 

 

 

TASHA ELLIOTT- CAMP DIRECTOR

Tasha has a genuine passion for summer camps.  She first fell in love with them at the age of 9, when she was able to spend her entire summer at a day camp right here in Fuquay Varina!  The excitement, fun, and joy she experienced during that first summer camp has remained with her throughout her life.  Coach Tasha has a wealth of experience in both school and camp settings!  While this will be her first year at Camp Rock, it will be her fifth year as a summer camp director!  During the school year, she teaches Mathematics at prestigious Campbell University, but she has also previously worked at the K-12 level and is familiar with educating and relating to every grade level!  In addition to her passion and experience for both camps and education, Coach Tasha brings that fun Mom mentality, having identical twin girls who will turn 6 this May!!  She can’t wait to bring new and exciting ideas for all of our campers as our new Camp Rock Director!

Contact: Tasha@ShowtimeApex.com

 

 

 

 

ALEXANDRA SIMON – PARTY COORDINATOR

 

I am originally from New Jersey and moved to Raleigh in 2019 to pursue my dream of becoming a teacher. I graduated from  NC State University with a degree in Elementary Education in May 2023. I am passionate about working and celebrating milestones with kids. I am so grateful to be a part of the Showtime family and to be able to host birthday parties!  I strive to make each birthday party unique and cater to the wants of the birthday kid! Nothing brings me more joy than seeing all the smiles on guests’ faces while celebrating a birthday!

Contact: Alex@ShowtimeApex.com

 

 

 

 

TREVOR WATKINS – ALLSTAR COACH, TUMBLE COACH

 

I graduated from NC State with a Bachelor of Science in Parks Recreation & Tourism Management with a concentration in Program Management and a minor in Environmental Science. Prior to Showtime I was a cheerleader for 9 years throughout grade school and college. While in college I started teaching cheer camps and choreography throughout the East coast and parts of Missouri working with over 1000 middle and high school programs. After graduation I took over the NC State All Girl cheer program and have been coaching the program since 2014. I also took over the Coed cheer program at Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School where I coached for 3 years and led the program to a national title. I have now been with Showtime Holly Springs for 4 amazing years as an Allstar, tumble and stunt coach. My favorite part of coaching is looking back with your athletes to where they started and seeing and seeing the growth and development that happens over time and getting to celebrate them.

Contact: Trevor@ShowtimeApex.com

 

 

TAYLOR WEBER – ALLSTAR COACH

 

I grew up in Cary and graduated from Cary Academy in 2020. I am currently a sophomore at NC State studying psychology on the pre-med route. I began cheering at age 10 both competitively and for my school’s middle and high school team. I am currently on NC State’s all girl cheerleading team – Lady Pack. I have been coaching cheer and tumble for 3 years now and love every minute of it. I enjoy watching the children grow both as an athlete and a person. Outside of cheer I enjoy spending time with my friends and family, watching tv shows, completing puzzles, and decorating for every holiday. I am so excited to continue my cheer career coaching at Showtime Elite!

Contact: Taylor@ShowtimeApex.com

 

 

 

 

AMANDA JOBES – ALLSTAR COACH

 

I was a Coach for the Apex Cougars, and coached multiple teams, advancing to Nationals every single year and placing in the top 5 for each of the past 7 years!  Prior to my time with the Cougars, I coached a level 2 team in Bluffton, SC before moving to Wilmington, NC and taking the Coastal Cowboys to their first ever Pop Warner Nationals, before finally settling here in Apex.  When I’m not coaching, I am a Nurse Manager for an OB/GYN office, where I love caring for moms and babies alike!  In my downtime, you can likely find me on the lake with my husband and three amazing children, as well as my niece!

Contact: Amanda@showtimeapex.com

 

 

 

 

MAYA BORGESI – ALLSTAR COACH, TUMBLE COACH

 

I grew up in Holly Springs and started my cheerleading career in 2009 at my local rec program. I cheered throughout middle school and high school and was an all star cheerleader at Showtime for four years. I started coaching at Showtime in 2021 and have loved every minute of it. Outside of Showtime I am a full time chemical engineering student at NC State University with plans to graduate in December 2025. In my free time, I enjoy reading, working out, and hanging out with friends and family. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time coaching at Showtime for the past few years and can’t wait for many more!

Contact: Maya@ShowtimeApex.com

 

 

 

 

 

MALAYSIA COLEMAN- ALLSTAR COACH, TUMBLE COACH

I have been around cheer/cheered majority of my life with showtime! I started with showtime for 2 seasons and then came back for 2 more seasons. I love being in the gym as much as possible and working with all athletes. I started off as a junior coach for 2 seasons and am now a full time coach! I wouldn’t have had it any other way or at any other gym. Tumbling is one of my favorite parts of cheer and I love being able to have the opportunity to teach it to other athletes and share that love. I also work at a daycare part time. Coaching is one of the best things in my life and I love being able to share my love and passion for the sport with other athletes!

Contact: Malaysia@ShowtimeApex.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

KYNDALL BENNETT- ALLSTAR COACH, TUMBLE COACH

I am originally from Gastonia, NC where I cheered for 10 years, both All-Star and on school teams. After graduating from high school I started college at Appalachian State University and graduated in 2020 with a degree in Public Relations. For three seasons I coached All-Star cheer in Boone, North Carolina, working with level 1 and 2 cheer teams, as well as leading tumbling classes for all ages and abilities. I am so excited to be working with showtime as a team coach for ZZ Top and Phoenix, as well as a coach for Tumble 1 and Power Walkovers classes! When I am not in the gym I work full time as an Event Manager for BCD Meeting and Events. On my downtime you can find me spending time with my Fiancè Xzavier, and my dog Boone! I love being a part of the Showtime family, and am looking forward to continuing my coaching career here!

Contact: Kyndall@ShowtimeApex.com

 

 

 

KARA LEE – ALLSTAR COACH

I grew up in Maryland, doing allstar cheer since I was 9 years old and eventually high school cheer for a state championship winning team. I moved to Raleigh to attend NC State majoring in human biology, graduating with latin honors. I currently work full time as an optometric technician with plans to attend optometry school in the future. Throughout all this, I truly missed the atmosphere that can only be created in a cheer gym. So I applied to coach at Showtime and absolutely fell in love with it! I have a deep appreciation for every aspect of the sport and hope to pass that along to the athletes I coach!

 

Contact: Kara@ShowtimeApex.com

 

 

 

KAITLYN HALE – ALLSTAR COACH

 

I started my cheer career in 2014 with a very small gym called Triangle Elite Allstars that has later turned into the Showtime Elite we all know and love today. All 10 seasons of all-star cheer with this program were amazing and I created so many life-long memories! I have attended many big competitions and am proud to have done it with such amazing coaches turned coworkers! Outside of the gym, I am a cheerleader for Campbell University. Showtime has always been my second home and I love having the opportunity to coach these incredible athletes.

Contact: Kaitlyn@ShowtimeApex.com

 

 

 

 

 

DESTINEE PATTERSON- ALLSTAR COACH

Showtime accepted me with open arms when I moved to the Triangle area. The athletes, the coaches, and the parents gave me a space to once again be in one of my favorite places: the gym. Growing up in the Chicago suburbs, I cheered recreationally and progressed to school cheer, from middle to high school to a Division I college. I choreographed state-qualifying rec routines for young athletes for two years. I also led my high school cheer team to state for the first time in program history and cheered on both All-Girl and Coed teams at the University of Missouri. I see myself in so many of the young cheerleaders at Showtime. I’m grateful I can be here to encourage them, to challenge them, and to see them grow. Outside of the gym, find me on TV!

 

Contact: Destinee@ShowtimeApex.com

 

 

 

 

LEXI D’AMATO – COACH

I started my cheerleading career as an athlete at Showtime back in 2018. The following year, I became a junior coach and then went on to become the first athlete to work at the gym as a Camp Rock counselor in 2020! From there, my love for coaching and working with athletes grew. I expanded from camp to teaching Tiny Tumble and Cover Bands, working as a Tumbling Instructor for multiple levels, and coaching both Prep and Elite teams. I now work Camp Rock and focus on teaching the part of cheerleading I’m most passionate about – tumbling! Watching athletes grow and celebrating every accomplishment, big or small, is one of the most rewarding parts of coaching. I truly can’t imagine my life without it. I’m incredibly grateful for the impact this gym has had on my cheerleading and coaching journey. A little more about me: I graduated from NC State with a degree in Elementary Education in the spring of 2025. Go Pack! I’m now a kindergarten teacher at a school in Apex. When I’m not busy teaching or coaching, I love being outside, staying active, working out, spending time with friends and family, line dancing, and traveling.

I’m so excited to work with your athlete and can’t wait to connect with them!

Contact: Lexi@ShowtimeApex.com

 

 

PAIGE SMOKOVITZ – ALLSTAR COACH

I have been an athlete here at Showtime Elite for seven years.   I am currently on a Level 3 team Pink Floyd and an alternate for the level 4 Slayer team.  I am a Jr Coach for our Mini 1 Elite team, 10,000 Maniacs.  My journey with my cheer has taught me how to build relationships and take on a leadership role.  I wear many hats her at Showtime, helping with camp, parties, and classes.  In all, I love seeing all the athletes getting excited once they learn a new skill!

Contact: Paige@showtimeapex.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

HANNAH PAGE – ALLSTAR COACH

My cheer career began 10 years ago right here at Showtime!  I have cheered for multiple World Championship teams and have won some major cheer competitions including Summit, Majors, and NCA.  Most recently, I traveled as part of the US National Cheer team and won gold in Chile.  Despite all the wins I knew something was missing, and I returned to my home at Showtime where my love for cheer began.  Coach Emily has welcomed me back with open arms and I now am proud to coach Muppets and Pixies.  I enjoy working with them and providing positive feedback to make them better athletes.  I love all parts of cheer but I’m happiest when I am in the air and love baskets.  Outside the gym, I attend high school through Liberty University Online Academy and am taking Sign Language.  I am super excited to be back at home coaching with some of the best staff out there!

 

Contact: Hannah@showtimeapex.com

             

 

 

 

 

JESSI HERD- COACH

Hello! I’m Jessica Herd, and I bring over 12 years of experience in the gymnastics and cheerleading industries. I focus on developing athletes holistically, nurturing both mind and body to build confidence and leverage their physical abilities for tumbling success.
I specialize in fundamental and beginner skills, and I thrive on working with younger athletes to establish a strong foundation to build upon. I’m dedicated to helping your athlete not only master and perfect existing skills, but also set ambitious new goals and develop exciting new abilities. Let’s elevate their performance!

 

 

Contact: Jessi@ShowtimeApex.com

 

 

 

RILEY GUTSHALL – SOCIAL MEDIA

I began coaching at Showtime Apex in November of 2021 and I feel so lucky that I get to express my passion through coaching and capturing the athletes’ best moments!! Outside of the gym I love to travel and spend time with family and friends.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ASHLEY TRAPP- CHEERABILITIES DIRECTOR, COACH

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Contact: Ashley@ShowtimeApex.com

 

 

 

 

 

ZOIE ABROMITIS- ALLSTAR COACH

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Contact: Zoie@ShowtimeApex.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

SADÉ BRASWELL – ALLSTAR COACH

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Contact: Sade@ShowtimeApex.com

 

 

 

 

 

JAKE ZIMMERMAN- TUMBLE COACH

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Contact: Jake@ShowtimeApex.com

 

 

 

 

 

C-LUKE- TUMBLE COACH

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Contact: Cluke1@ShowtimeApex.com

 

 

 

 

 

COURTNEY BOHMAN- TUMBLE COACH

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Contact: Courtney@ShowtimeApex.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EMMA GRACE STEPHENS- COACH

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Contact: EmmaGrace@ShowtimeApex.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

PIPER ROOT- TUMBLE COACH

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