Kristi Shaw, owner
Hi! My name is Kristi Shaw. I am the Owner/Coach at Advanced Cheer All Starz. I started the program in 2000 with two things in mind. First, to grow the awareness of the sport and second, to have the opportunity to coach my own two daughters. My ACC journey has allowed me to become such an intricate part of so many athlete’s lives and for this I am forever grateful.
My degree is in Motivational Psychology with an emphasis in health and wellness. My coaching philosophy is as follows: Task (teaching fundamental sound skill sets) + Interpersonal communication (meeting my athletes from the heart) = Optimum Results (SUCCESS). ACC athletes that have a desire to learn and grow are my favorite types of students to coach!
On a daily basis you can find me at Cowley College where I am the Vice President of Student Affairs. I have worked at Cowley for 27 years and have had amazing athletes continue their passion in the sport by cheering at Cowley College & or D1, D2 colleges. I am an advocate for helping student athletes find their strengths, purpose and passion. I do believe it takes a village to raise our children & I am very proud to be an intricate part of the village.
On a personal note, I couldn’t have built my success without my late husband of 25 years, Brian Shaw. Brian blessed me with my oldest daughter, Halston Sawyer, who is married to our amazing son- in- law Dr. Sam Sawyer, along with our youngest daughter Hadlea Renee Shaw. They truly have been my support system through the good the bad and the ugly and I love them with all my heart and soul! I must also share that I love my fur baby Frenchy “Cubby” and my gorgeous grand dogs-Thor, Wrigley Thomas and Steele!
Thank you for supporting ACC and we hope to see you soon!
Cheers-
Coach Kristi
Jay Grayson, Coach
My name is Jay Grayson, and my life has been defined by service, faith, family, and a commitment to helping others reach their full potential. Throughout my journey, I have worn many hats—law enforcement officer, mentor, coach, director, father, partner, and friend. Every role has helped shape the person I am today and has reinforced the values of leadership, sacrifice, resilience, accountability, and love. For more than 35 years, I have dedicated my life to coaching and mentoring athletes at both the All-Star and collegiate levels. During that time, I have had the privilege of coaching countless athletes, mentoring gym owners and coaches across the United States and internationally, and helping build successful programs both on and off the competition floor.
My passion for coaching has never been about trophies alone—it has always been about people. What athletes and families can expect from me is simple: I care first. Every athlete who walks into my program will be treated like one of my own children. I believe in pushing athletes to become the best versions of themselves, both physically and mentally. There are times when growth requires tough conversations and high expectations, but if I challenge an athlete, I will also be there to build them back up, encourage them, and help them succeed.
I hold a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Communications, which has enhanced my ability to lead, mentor, and connect with athletes, families, and fellow coaches. Those who know me best understand that my heart has always been centered on helping young people discover their potential and preparing them for success far beyond the cheerleading world.
Over the course of my career, I have been blessed to experience success at the highest levels of the sport, including NCA All-Star National Championships, NCA Collegiate National Championships, UCA National Championships, World Championship titles, and numerous other prestigious titles and awards. While I am incredibly proud of those accomplishments, they are not what I consider my greatest victories. My greatest reward comes from watching former athletes become successful adults. I have had the honor of coaching individuals who have gone on to become gym owners (even in Wichita and surrounding areas), doctors, attorneys, NASA professionals, business leaders, educators, first responders, and professional NFL and NBA cheerleaders.
Seeing athletes develop confidence, character, and leadership skills that serve them throughout their lives is what truly makes this journey worthwhile. Coaching has never been just a profession for me, it is a calling. It is an opportunity to impact lives, build relationships, and create a legacy that extends far beyond the competition floor. I am excited to be back with ACC and look forward to helping build something special once again.
Together, we will work hard, hold each other accountable, pursue excellence, and create a culture where athletes can thrive. The goal is not simply to win championships, although we certainly intend to compete at the highest level. The goal is to develop champions in life.
The best is yet to come. United As One.
Caleb Stearns, Tumbling Director
I have been involved in tumbling since the age of five and I bring years of athletic experience and coaching expertise to my role as Tumbling Director. During high school, I participated in four years of cheerleading, earning numerous honors including 2005 All-American and Spirit Award recipient, All-Region Champion, Team State Champion, All-Region Cheerleader, and All-State Cheerleader.
I continued my cheerleading career at the collegiate level for two years, helping earn a 2015 National Championship. I am also the previous owner and director of Oklahoma Elite Athletics and I served as the former head cheerleading coach at Northern Oklahoma College. Since 2015, I have worked as a private tumbling and cheerleading coach, helping students obtain collegiate scholarships and contributing to the success of a state champion cheer squad at Newkirk High School. I am passionate about developing athletes both on and off the mat through skill-building, discipline, confidence, and teamwork.
