Our coaches

HighPerformix was founded with the belief that there should be a youth gym open to children wanting to build confidence in themselves and learn about teamwork. Our founder, Jackie Fleming, struggled to find a gym that she felt provided this for her children, so she decided to create her own. Today, HighPerformix is a thriving community of athletes and parents who share her same vision. Jackie wanted to provide a safe place outside of school to help build up their self esteem and self worth to take with them everywhere they go! Jackie was a cheerleader herself and had the honor of working with OSU cheerleaders! Her love of the sport and these athletes shines everywhere she goes. She continues to do coaches trainings to keep up to date on USASF requirements.
Outside of HighPerformix, Jackie is a sub-aide for Fairfield Union Local Schools. She also likes to spend time with her family and children, Cadence and Deacon. 

Coach Karah Smith, has been with us since the gym opened. Karah has experience with cheer and tumbling which is a huge benefit to our gym. She is very knowledgeable when it comes to motions, jumps, formations and tumbling. Karah has a way of connecting with our athletes and helping them build confidence in themselves. What started out as a small idea of starting a competition cheer team has turned into an amazing place for all children to feel welcome and Karah is happy that she has been a part of it from the beginning. 

Outside of HighPerformix, Karah is the Food Service Supervisor for Lancaster City Schools. Her biggest accomplishment in life is being a mother to her 2 children, Ariana and Jace.

HighPerformix welcomes Coach Brittani to the team! She has been with HighPerformix since August 2023. She has 24 years of experience in the competitive cheerleading industry, 14 being an athlete and more than 10 years being a coach. She took a short lived break from coaching to have her daughter, Aria, but always finds herself coming back to the sport she loves and wont let it go! She is incredibly grateful and excited to have the opportunity to continue teaching so many wonderful athletes the values that come with the sport, and passing them on to her own daughter as well, with the support of her fellow coaches and her family! 

Outside of the gym, Brittani works in construction and in healthcare. She also enjoys spending time with her family!