About Us

At Cheer Authority of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, we provide cutting-edge instruction in a dynamic atmosphere of encouragement. We offer classes designed for all ages and skill levels, from the preschooler up to the college-level athlete. Please call now and we will find the right class for you.

Our Location

3740 Resource Drive, Units F & G (near Tuscaloosa Police Department)
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
PHONE: 205.633.1616
EMAIL: cheerauthority1@yahoo.com

Our Staff

Our staff includes current and past University of Alabama Cheerleaders and UCA Staff and past UCA High School All-Stars and former gymnasts. AAACA SAFETY AND CPR CERTIFIED.

David McDowell, Owner

Varsity Cheerleading coach at the University of Alabama (present)
Former National Champion cheerleader for the University of Kentucky (2001-2003)
Assistant coach of the 16-time national champions University of Kentucky (2001-2006)
UCA head instructor (11 yrs)
AACCA certified

Christa Grizzle, Manager

Former National Champion cheerleader for Morehead State University
Coach of 2001 and 2002 Morehead State University All-Girl National Champions
7 National Cheerleading Titles
Coaching Experience of 14 years on all levels
AACCA certified
CPR certified

Instructors

Ryan Colston - Instructor
Kaitlin Day - Instructor
Ashely Ford - Instructor
Chase Gaskins - Instructor
Karmen Gray - Instructor
Alex Guzman - Instructor
Adam Luchner - Instructor
Ryan Martin - Instructor
Brandi McDowell - Instructor
Morgan Robertson Montgomery - Instructor
Chris Murray - Instructor
Jordan Olson - Instructor
Josh Olson - Instructor
Chace Pridmore - Instructor
Payton Pridmore - Instructor
Ray Santiago - Instructor

Please Share Your Feedback!

Do you have any thoughts, concerns, questions, praise or other feedback you would like to share with us? Do you have ideas about what we can do better, or do you just want to share something you observed? We want to hear about it, and we'll respond to every submission. Send us your feedback now!