Coach Spears became the Head Coach for the UTM Cheer Squad in 2000.  Spears believes that coaching is a continuous learning journey and something that is very motivational and inspirational.  She is constantly looking at new ways to make improvements and bring talented young ladies to cheer at UT Martin.

In addition to coaching at UTM Spears is also a teacher at Martin Middle School and cheer coach.  Coach Spears is a 5-time, twice back-to-back, National Championship Coach of the Martin Middle School Cheerleaders. Winning the National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) Large Middle School competition in 2000, 2001,and 2004, 2005, and the UCA Small Jr. High Division in 2010;  she has competed at the national level since 1990.  For more information about this squad, go to www.mmscheer.com <http://www.mmscheer.com/> 

Coach Spears attended the University of Tennessee at Martin where she earned a bachelor's degree in education and a Master's Degree in administration and supervision. Spears is AACCA  certified.  If you would like information about The University of Tennessee at Martin Cheerleaders please email franspears1@gmail.com <mailto:franspears1@gmail.com> 

Assistant Coach Jordan Cole

Jordan Cole is a native of Martin.  As a 22 year old Senior at the University of Tennessee at Martin, she
has plans to graduate with a degree in Elementary Education K-6 in December.  Upon graduation,  she plans to substitute in surrounding area schools until she is hired for a teaching position.  She is involved in a number of activities including Undergraduate Alumni Council, Student Tennessee Association, as well as a few others.  Her experience in cheerleading spans over 8 years.  She was named as a UCA Allstar at camp four years.  Her senior year, she was chosen for UCA Summer Camp Staff but declined because of other obligations.  She has competed in local, regional, state, and national competitions. She competed as a senior in the Super Large Varsity division at the 2004 UCA National Championship in Orlando, Florida.  That year, her squad from Westview High School, won 1st place, thus becoming 2004 National Champions.  She also competed in the Individual Stunt Group Competition where her stunt group placed second in the nation.  In November of 2007, she was named Miss UT Martin.  Now, for the next year, she will travel across the state speaking to children and various organizations as Miss Tennessee International 2009.  The basis of her speaking engagements will pertain to her platform--"Project R.E.D.H.E.A.D.".  R.E.D.H.E.A.D. is an acronym for Reading Every Day Helps Everyone Achieve Dreams.  She created this program as a senior in high school to promote literacy by encouraging children of all socioeconomic status.  To promote this, she has asked anyone who wants to donate new/used children's books so they may be redistributed to after-school programs and daycare centers in the area.  She believes that children deserve the opportunity to learn and be educated.  Through this program, she has made access to books possible for many children in West Tennessee.  Literacy is essential for success and survival in today's society.