Helena Motlagh (Executive Director)
Professional Links: Helena holds a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from the University of South Australia as well as a Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) from the University of Queensland. She is currently working as a physiotherapist in the area of research where she is specifically interested in neck and chronic pain mechanisms.
Helena has previous experience in working with children with special needs through her professional work in paediatric physiotherapy and volunteer work with the YMCA and Muscular Dystrophy Association. Helena also holds a current CPR certificate, Applied First Aid, Fitness Certificate III and has completed training in Pilates for Physiotherapists.
Coaching Experience: Helena is a level 5 USASF/IASF accredited cheerleading coach. As well as competing, she has had several years experience as a coach and choreographer of Sport Aerobics routines for Saint Ignatius College in Adelaide. Helena was first introduced to All Star Cheerleading at the age of eleven and has been enthralled by the sport ever since! In recent years, Helena has been part of state and national winning teams in both South Australia and Queensland, competing in cheer, pom, partner stunt and group stunt divisions. She has experience as both a flyer and base in cheerleading.
Personal Cheerleading Vision: Through coaching, Helena hopes to share the joy and excitement that cheerleading has brought her with others.
Helena has previous experience in working with children with special needs through her professional work in paediatric physiotherapy and volunteer work with the YMCA and Muscular Dystrophy Association. Helena also holds a current CPR certificate, Applied First Aid, Fitness Certificate III and has completed training in Pilates for Physiotherapists.
Coaching Experience: Helena is a level 5 USASF/IASF accredited cheerleading coach. As well as competing, she has had several years experience as a coach and choreographer of Sport Aerobics routines for Saint Ignatius College in Adelaide. Helena was first introduced to All Star Cheerleading at the age of eleven and has been enthralled by the sport ever since! In recent years, Helena has been part of state and national winning teams in both South Australia and Queensland, competing in cheer, pom, partner stunt and group stunt divisions. She has experience as both a flyer and base in cheerleading.
Personal Cheerleading Vision: Through coaching, Helena hopes to share the joy and excitement that cheerleading has brought her with others.