The Formula Family

Meet Coach Shaina! She is the director of Formula Cheer, and has built an impressive career rooted in her lifelong passion for cheer. With over a decade of experience in allstar cheerleading, she honed her skills early on while competing and training in this high-energy, competitive environment.

Shaina went on to cheer at Barrington High School, where she continued building the foundations for what would become a lasting career in cheerleading. After high school, she was asked to be a part of the DePaul University cheer team. Her college years at DePaul marked another pivotal chapter. As part of the competitive cheerleading team, she experienced elite competition, including the prestigious NCA College Nationals in Daytona, where she learned the importance of teamwork, dedication, and performance under pressure.

Post-college, Shaina was presented with the opportunity to lead as Director of Formula Cheer. In this role, she has embraced every challenge and triumph, guiding athletes and building a thriving community of cheerleaders that we call our Formula Family. Her passion for all star cheer and choreography has been her constant motivator, and her role as a director at Formula Cheer has allowed her to give back to the sport that has shaped her life.

Hasib Nabi brings a deep foundation in gymnastics and a decade of coaching experience to the Formula Cheer team. A former varsity gymnast at Prospect High School with over 4 years of competitive experience, Hasib has been coaching tumbling since 2015 and continues to elevate athletes through expert technique, high-level training, and motivational energy.

He has coached competitive girls' gymnastics at both the J.O. and Xcel levels for over 3 years, as well as boys' pre-team, all while holding a USAG certification. His strong gymnastics background has seamlessly transitioned into the world of cheer and dance, where he specializes in high-level dance acro instruction.

Hasib is passionate about helping athletes unlock new skills — especially aerials and fulls, his personal favorites to teach. But beyond the physical, he's driven by the moments when athletes light up after hitting a new skill for the first time: "Every time an athlete gets a new skill, it takes me back to the first time I did it."

To Hasib, coaching is about more than technique: "A good coach can teach you a skill, but a great coach can transform your life."

Coach Caitlin, with 8 years of experience as an athlete across rec, high school, and all star cheer, I've had the opportunity to compete at IHSA events and some of the biggest Varsity All Star stages — including NCA in Dallas, Cheersport in Atlanta, and The Cheerleading Worlds in Orlando.

As much as I loved being an athlete, I always knew coaching was where I truly belonged. I've been with Formula Cheer since they opened in 2019, and I'm incredibly proud to coach our elite teams. Watching our athletes grow in skill and confidence each year is what makes this journey so rewarding.

Hi! My name is Savannah McCoy, and cheerleading has been a huge part of my life for over 15 years. From the moment I stepped on the mat, I knew this sport was something special. I was proud to serve as a varsity cheerleader all four years of high school, and for the past four years, I've had the incredible opportunity to give back by coaching in recreational cheer programs.

After working with rec, I have loved the transition to Formula Cheer — being able to work with the prep all-star teams has been such a rewarding experience. Helping athletes build a strong foundation in both their skills and confidence, while watching their love for the sport grow, has made this journey all the more meaningful.

Emer O'Leary is a dedicated cheerleading coach with a decade of experience as a competitive cheerleader. After retiring from the sport following her college career, Emer went on to earn her master's degree in athletic training, combining her passion for athletics with her commitment to athlete health and performance.

Her background as both a high-level performer and a trained athletic professional gives her a unique perspective in coaching, allowing her to focus not only on skill development and team spirit but also on injury prevention and overall athlete well-being.

Coach Eliz! With 9 years of All Star cheerleading experience, Coach Eliz brings a deep understanding and passion for cheerleading to Formula Cheer. She understands the dedication and teamwork required to succeed. Eliz has competed at multiple elite competitions placing 1st at WSF, Cheersport Nationals, GLCC and CSG Super Nationals, and has competed at The Summit multiple times.

She believes that cheerleading is more than just stunts and a routine and is also about building character, teamwork, and creating a strong work ethic. Driven by a lifelong love for cheerleading, Coach Eliz is dedicated to helping athletes discover their own passion for the sport. She aspires to create transformative experiences, mirroring the positive impact cheerleading had on her own life, aiming to empower athletes to excel both on and off of the mat.

Hi! I'm Katherine Bedka — a passionate coach and dedicated cheerleader. I've fallen in love with the sport and the incredible community that comes with it. I specialize in stunt technique and love helping athletes build confidence, strength, and solid skills on the mat.

Fluent in both Russian and Ukrainian, I bring a spirit of kindness, respect, and positivity into everything I do. Coaching at Formula has given me the opportunity to train with some of the best staff around.