T.J. Banas is from Pittsburgh Pa. and is a Penn State graduate, with a Bachelor's in English Literature. He has over 13 years of experience coaching athletes in cheer, dance and high level gymnastics. He is both AACCA and USASF certified in all levels, including level 7. T.J. has completed and is certified in CPR, First Aid, AED, Concussion and Green light testing. He has demonstrated excellence in athletic program management, effective supervision, and has extensively traveled throughout the United States for clinics and competitions. T.J. has competed at the highest levels of College and All Star competitive cheerleading at both The UCA College Cheerleading Nationals and The US All Star Federation Cheerleading Worlds. He has most recently won The 2022 Bahama Royale in Nassau Bahamas in both the international Coed division as well as a winning partner stunt competition. He has coached over 90+ National Championship Cheerleading teams and has personally trained 85+ Individual athletes, that have gone on to make some of the most prestige Collegiate level teams.