Our Mission
Our coaches are passionate about developing strong athletes and even stronger leaders. Through structured training, encouragement, and teamwork, we help students build lifelong skills both inside and outside the gym.
Meet The Team
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Mariah Gibson
Mariah Gibson is the proud Owner, CEO, and Founder of Starlitz Xpress Cheer & Dance, a program built on passion, purpose, and a commitment to developing athletes both on and off the floor. With a vision to create more than just a competitive cheer program, Mariah founded Starlitz Xpress to be a positive, family-oriented environment where athletes feel supported, empowered, and inspired to reach their fullest potential.
Driven by hard work, dedication, and a genuine love for youth development, Mariah has cultivated a culture where athletes build lifelong friendships, lasting memories, and a strong sense of family.
Coach Domani
Hi, I’m Domani! I’m 23 years old and from New Orleans, Louisiana. I have 13 years of competitive cheer experience and 4 years of school cheer experience. As a passionate coach, I love helping athletes build confidence, discipline, teamwork, and strong character both on and off the mat. My goal is to create a positive, fun, and supportive environment where every cheerleader can grow and reach their full potential.
Seeing athletes gain confidence, develop strong friendships, and accomplish goals they once thought were impossible is what inspires me most as a coach. I’m passionate about building not only stronger athletes, but also stronger young leaders on and off the mat.
Xandrea “Zan” Seals
a Houston native and former Jackson State University cheerleader with a passion for cheer and youth development. I focuses on building confident, disciplined athletes in a positive, high-performing environment.
Known for her energetic spirit, dedication, and positive coaching style, Zan focuses on developing well-rounded athletes who embody confidence, discipline, teamwork, and resilience. She believes cheerleading is not only about athletic performance, but also about building character, leadership skills, and self-esteem that athletes can carry into every area of life.
Coach Eli
Coach Eli is passionate about building champions, strong leaders, and confident individuals both on and off the mat. With a coaching philosophy centered around growth, discipline, and encouragement, Coach Eli is dedicated to helping every athlete become not only the best cheerleader they can be, but also the best version of themselves.
Through passion, mentorship, and dedication to youth development, Coach Eli is committed to making a lasting impact — helping athletes grow into strong teammates, confident leaders, and future champions.
Derreona Gibson
Cheerleading has been a major part of my life for the past 14 years. From competitive cheer to school cheer throughout all four years of high school, the sport has helped shape my character, work ethic, leadership skills, and passion for mentorship. .
Throughout nearly my entire cheer journey, Starlitz Xpress has been my home, where I built lasting relationships, unforgettable memories, and a deep love for the sport. Aside from one season spent at another gym during my final year as an athlete, I proudly spent every season growing and competing with the Starlitz family
Coach Malaysia
Tumbling Coach at Starlitz Xpress Cheer, and I’ve had a passion for All-Star cheerleading since I was 5 years old. Cheer has always been a huge part of my life, shaping my confidence, discipline, and love for teamwork from a young age. Over the years, that passion naturally evolved from being an athlete to becoming a coach, allowing me to share my knowledge and experience with the next generation of cheerleaders.
As a tumbling coach, I truly enjoy helping athletes build both their technical skills and their self-confidence. I understand that every athlete develops at their own pace, which is why I focus on creating a positive, encouraging, and motivating environment where athletes feel supported while challenging themselves to grow.
Coach Maddi
Hi! I’m Madison Barnett. I’ve been cheering for over 10 years, and I’m excited to begin my first year coaching with Starlitz Xpress! My goal is to help athletes grow their cheer skills while teaching teamwork, hard work, and sportsmanship in a fun and positive environment.
Fun Fact: I actually cheered for Starlitz Xpress until I graduated high school, so I’m excited to give back to the team that helped shape me into the person I am today!
