After graduating from Bama, I moved to Atlanta. I met my husband Patrick and we got married before moving to Tampa, FL. We stayed in Tampa for 5 years and during that time had both of our babies via IVF (Kate and Charlie).
In the summer of 2023, we moved to Birmingham to be closer to family and we haven’t looked back! We love being here and in the company of so many old friends.
Bama Stats
Years Cheered & Team:
2011-2015 | All-Girl
Current City:
Birmingham, AL
Hometown:
Columbus, GA
Professional Path
Leigh (Kirby) Collins
Married for 20+ years to Sam Collins. We have 3 children – Mary Mac, Anna, and Kirby. We love living in Title Town and enjoy all things Bama!
Phone: (205) 292-5217
Email: lcollins@salesgroupsouth.com
Bama Stats
Years Cheered & Team:
1996, 1997, 1998 | Coed Squad
Current City:
Tuscaloosa, AL
Hometown:
Tuscaloosa, AL
Ellen Coleman
Growing up I was always around Alabama cheerleaders since my mom was a Bama cheer alumni! I always dreamed of doing the same thing.
I cheered at my high school and Ace Warriors growing up. Of course my years at Bama were nothing short of amazing, going to football national championships and everything in between!
I now work at our family business, Edwards Chevrolet, working through all of the departments to hopefully be in a leadership role one day! I got married about a year ago at Lake Martin to Joseph Alexander, who works in Commercial Construction.
Phone: (205) 937-9236
Email: ellencoleman1@gmail.com
Bama Stats
Years Cheered & Team:
2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 | Coed
Current City:
Birmingham, AL
Hometown:
Mountain Brook, AL
Ashley (Burnham) York
I currently am a college professor at Samford University in nursing and also a nurse practitioner at Pulmonary Associates in Birmingham AL. My husband Cory and I have two young children who keep us busy. I love judging cheer tryouts, traveling, reading/audiobooks, and also have taught myself to crochet blankets.
At Bama there were so many great memories but there is nothing like walking on the field with a full crowd and cheering during the ballgame. The energy is electric.
Email: ashleyburnhamyork@gmail.com
Bama Stats
Years Cheered & Team:
2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 | Coed
Current City:
Vestavia, AL
Hometown:
Clay, AL
Professional Path
Bama Stats
Years Cheered & Team:
2006, 2007 | Coed
Current City:
Tuscaloosa, AL
Hometown:
Professional Path
Jessi (Nelson) Cowan
I was on the first all girl team in 2011 and cheered for 4 years. I was fortunate to have gotten to compete in partner stunt in 2013, the first for Alabama All Girl to compete at UCA. I also got to be part of the first all girl team to compete in 2014, where we took home second. I ended my time at Alabama as a 2015 national champion! I went to PT school at Samford University following undergrad and I am a physical therapist at UAB. My husband, Michael and I live in Vestavia with our baby boy, Casey and two pups. We love traveling, spending time with friends and family, and trying new restaurants around Birmingham.
Phone: (205) 514-5538
Email: jessinelson92@gmail.com
Bama Stats
Years Cheered & Team:
2011-2015 | All Girl
Current City:
Vestavia Hills, AL
Hometown:
Trussville, AL
Professional Path
Brian Groeschell
Bio coming
Bama Stats
Years Cheered & Team:
| Coed
Current City:
Tuscaloosa, AL
Hometown:
Germantown, TN
Professional Path
Ashley (Horne) Byrom
Phone: (205) 243-9034
Email: ashleyrbyrom@gmail.com
Bama Stats
Years Cheered & Team:
2001-2005 | Coed
Current City:
Homewood, AL
Hometown:
Memphis, TN
Grace Ann (Garner) Azar
I currently live in Birmingham with my husband, Joe, our daughter, Annie, and our two miniature dachshunds. I am an attorney, specializing in corporate litigation. I enjoy traveling, cooking, reading, and, of course, anything Alabama. Cheering for the Tide were some of the best years of my life – RTR!
Phone: (256) 783-3018
Email: graceannazar@gmail.com
Bama Stats
Years Cheered & Team:
2013 - 2017 | All Girl
Current City:
Birmingham, AL
Hometown:
Huntsville, AL
Professional Path
Bama Stats
Years Cheered & Team:
2013 - 2017 | All Girl
Current City:
Birmingham, AL
Hometown:
Memphis, TN
Professional Path
Bama Stats
Years Cheered & Team:
1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 | Coed
Current City:
Akron, AL
Hometown:
Northport, AL
Yumi (Sunamoto) Robertson
I live in Birmingham, AL with my husband, Scott and our three children. I previously worked in sales for 12 years before having children, and now I currently work as the Marketing Manager at my husband’s medical practice. I enjoy cooking, traveling, pilates, tennis, and spending time with my family.
Phone: (205) 454-2151
Email: yumirobertson@gmail.com
Bama Stats
Years Cheered & Team:
1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 | Coed
Current City:
Birmingham, AL
Hometown:
Cincinnati, Ohio
Javon Kendrick
Bama Family it’s an honor to be here! I’m Jay Kendrick I cheered at Bama for 3 years and was blessed to win best All Around award every single year. I currently own a Cheerleading Training Business “Altitude Cheer”. I would love to connect with all of the great people that came before me in my first journey of being an alumni. We are family so if you ever need anything don’t hesitate to contact!
Phone: (314) 479-2248
Email: jrock1012011@gmail.com
Bama Stats
Years Cheered & Team:
2021-2024 | Coed
Current City:
Birmingham, AL
Hometown:
St Louis, MS
James Brown
Bama Stats
Years Cheered & Team:
2020-2023 | Coed
Current City:
Tuscaloosa, AL
Hometown:
Champaign, IL
Bama Stats
Years Cheered & Team:
2021 - 2024 | All Girl
Current City:
Vestavia Hills, AL
Hometown:
Vestavia Hills, AL
Allison (Terrell) McCabe
Roll Tide! I was fortunate to cheer on both JV coed as well as on the first All Girl team during my time at UA. I cheered from 2010-2015 and was on the 2015 UCA National Championship Team as well as the Team USA All Girl Team in 2013. Now, I am married and enjoy traveling the world with my husband and friends. I currently work for Restaurant Brands International as an Operations Partner with Burger King helping to support local Franchisees. Previously I worked as a District Manager with Aldi.
Phone: (334) 558-2755
Bama Stats
Years Cheered & Team:
2010-2015 | Coed & All Girl
Current City:
Hoover, AL
Hometown:
Wetumpka, AL
Professional Path
Bama Stats
Years Cheered & Team:
1991-1993 | Coed
Current City:
Birmingham, AL
Hometown:
Birmingham, AL
Professional Path
Bama Stats
Years Cheered & Team:
1999-2002 | Coed
Current City:
Montgomery, AL
Hometown:
Montgomery, AL
Professional Path
Bama Stats
Years Cheered & Team:
1998-2000 | Coed, (Coached 2000-2002)
Current City:
Ralph, AL
Hometown:
Ralph, AL
Leigh (Kirby) Collins
Married for 20+ years to Sam Collins. We have 3 children – Mary Mac, Anna, and Kirby. We love living in Title Town and enjoy all things Bama!
Phone: (205) 292-5217
Email: lcollins@salesgroupsouth.com
Bama Stats
Years Cheered & Team:
1996, 1997, 1998 | Coed
Current City:
Tuscaloosa, AL
Hometown: