About Us
History
WYC was started by Karen N. in 2012 when her girls were high school cheerleaders, as a way to allow every little girl to have an opportunity to be a sideline cheerleader for their siblings playing football. They started with just a few girls and the program grew exponentially within a few years! When her girls graduated she handed the reins to the first ever WYC board in 2018.
The mission of Willard Youth Cheerleading is to provide inspiration, enthusiasm, and support for the Willard Football League. Through the participation and instruction in the sport of cheerleading, WYC will promote good sportsmanship, personal integrity and accountability, team cooperation, health and fitness, self-confidence and empowerment.
Meet the Coaches:
Head Coach- Paige B.
Assistant Coach- Crystal L.
Assistant Coach- Chandra H.
Meet the Board:
President- Paige B.
Vice President- Annie H.
CFO- Jason B.
Secretary- Crystal L.
Parent Liaison- Jo Lynn R.
Paige B.
Head Coach/President
Paige is a 2002 Graduate from Willard! She cheered 7th grade through her senior year at Willard (1997-2002). Paige joined in 2021 as an assistant coach/creative director. She was promoted to WYC's Vice President and took on an assistant Head Coach title the following season. She was voted President and Head Coach in 2025 Paige lives in Springfield with her husband, Jason of 15 years and their 4 fur babies! She enjoys going to the movies, doing puzzles, swimming and of course, cheerleading!
They will be hosting an exchange student from Finland in the fall!
Jason B.
CFO
Jason knew very little about cheerleading until he met Paige. Now he is busting those High V's like he's been doing this for years. Jason joined us in 2022 as a fundraising coordinator. He was voted to CFO in 2025. Jason grew up in the Boothill of Missouri until Junior High when he moved with his family to Willard and then settled in Ozark. Jason attended Drury's Police academy and worked in law enforcement in some capacity for many years. He now works for CNH Reman and spends his time with his lovely wife and their fur babies.
Annie H.
Vice President
Annie is a 2008 graduate from Billings High School. She was a cheerleader from 2001-2006. Annie joined WYC with her youngest daughter in 2021, from there she has volunteered as a Squad Parent and was promoted to Head Squad Parent in fall of 2022. She was voted to the Board in 2023 and was promoted to Vice President in 2025. Her son made his debut with WYC in 2023 as our first male cheerleader! Annie is a stay at home Mom who enjoys reading and crafting when she is not bossing her 5 children around.
Crystal L.
Secretary/Assistant Coach
Crystal is a 2005 Willard graduate! Crystal joined WYC as a squad mom helping out in fall of 2022 and was promoted to Head Parent the following year! She was voted to the Board in 2025. Crystal has 3 children that have participated in Willard Youth Cheer, her twins Reagan and Quentin (2022-current) and Bailee (Allstars 2025).
Crystal and her children and very active outside of cheer too, from The Cutting Edge band practice and competitions to dance and tap lessons. When they do find time to relax it is at home in the country living with their 6 fur babies and a turtle!!
Welcome Crystal
Chandra H.
Assistant Coach
Chandra is the proud mother of 8 kids! (2 already graduated from Willard) She and her youngest daughter joined WYC in fall of 2024 and are already on their second season with us! When not at cheer practice Chandra is busy being a Business owner! She owns a small cake decorating business. When she has time to unwind you can often find her enjoying country music and she loves everything Disney!
Welcome Chandra