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✨ Featured Guest Coach: Lindsay Bracken ✨
We are incredibly honored to welcome Lindsay Bracken as a Featured Guest Coach at select TEC camps this summer! This is an incredible opportunity for our athletes and coaches to learn from one of the most accomplished collegiate cheer and STUNT coaches in the country.
Originally from Woodhaven, Michigan, Lindsay grew up participating in both cheerleading and gymnastics before continuing her athletic career at the University of Michigan, where she earned her bachelor's degree in Sport Management while cheering for the Wolverines. She later attended Oklahoma State University, where she continued her cheer career while earning both her master's degree and doctorate in Health and Human Performance. As a collegiate athlete, Lindsay helped lead the Cowboys to two NCA National Championships—first with the Small Coed team in 2007 and again with the Large Coed team in 2010.
Today, Lindsay serves as the Cheer Coordinator at Oklahoma State University, where she has built one of the premier collegiate cheer programs in the nation. Under her leadership, the OSU Cheer program has captured six NCA National Championships—Large Coed (2013, 2014, 2015, 2021, and 2022) and Small Coed (2019). The Oklahoma State STUNT Team has also won 10 National Championships (2014–2019 and 2022–2025), further establishing Oklahoma State as a national leader in collegiate cheer and STUNT.
In addition to leading Oklahoma State's nationally recognized programs, Lindsay teaches Exercise and Sport Sciences at Oklahoma City University while also coaching the OSU Club Cheer Squad and STUNT Team. Her passion for athlete development, technical excellence, and leadership has impacted countless athletes and coaches throughout her career.
We are beyond excited to have Lindsay joining the TEC staff this summer and know our athletes and coaches will benefit tremendously from her knowledge, experience, and championship mindset. This is a learning opportunity you won't want to miss! 🧡💙

✨ Featured Guest Coach ✨

We are excited to welcome Coach Michael Dotson as a Featured Guest Coach at select TEC camps this summer! Athletes attending our Oakland University Camp and High School Commuter Camp will have the opportunity to learn from one of the top collegiate coaches in the country.

Coach Michael is the Head Cheer Coach at Saginaw Valley State University, Director of Operations at Top Title Group, and a judge for Champion Force Athletics. A former collegiate cheerleader at Eastern Michigan University and Collegiate National Champion, he brings a unique perspective to the sport through his experience as an athlete, coach, and judge.

Since taking over the SVSU program, Coach Michael has led an incredible transformation—guiding the Cardinals from a 10th-place national finish in 2022 to back-to-back podium finishes, culminating in the program's first-ever NCA College National Championship in 2026.

Known for his attention to detail, leadership, and commitment to athlete development, Coach Michael is passionate about building confident, disciplined athletes while fostering a culture of accountability, excellence, and teamwork. His coaching philosophy, **"Be the Change, Leave the Legacy,"** reflects his belief that success is measured by the lasting impact athletes make both on and off the mat.

We are honored to have Coach Michael joining the TEC staff this summer and can't wait for our athletes and coaches to learn from his experience, knowledge, and passion for the sport! 🧡💙

We lift each other up. We learn from one another. We celebrate together.

The contact we have with one another builds confidence, friendships, and memories that last long after camp ends.

At Total Effect, the skills matter. But it’s the people, the energy, and the connections that make the experience unforgettable.

This is what cheer camp is all about. ✨

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Meet Our Staff ✨
We are excited to welcome Kacey Bauer back to the TEC staff for her second summer!
Kacey is from Rochester Hills, Michigan and cheered for four years at Stoney Creek High School, where she helped contribute to one of the state's premier cheer programs.
During her high school career, Kacey was part of Stoney Creek's 2024 MHSAA State Championship team and their 2022 State Runner-Up team, gaining valuable experience competing at the highest level of Michigan cheer.
She currently attends Michigan State University, where she continues her cheer career while pursuing a degree in Elementary Education.
As a returning TEC staff member, Kacey brings a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and passion for helping athletes grow both on and off the mat. We are excited to have her back for another summer and can't wait for teams to learn from her experience and enthusiasm for the sport!
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Meet Our Staff ✨
We are excited to welcome Bella Lulaj to the TEC staff this summer!
Bella cheered at Notre Dame Prep and is currently a member of the Michigan State University Coed Cheer Team, where she will be entering her fourth year as a collegiate athlete.
In addition to her success on the mat, Bella brings extensive camp experience to our staff. She spent four years working for Champion Cheer, helping athletes and teams grow their skills, confidence, and love for the sport.
As she enters her fifth summer as a camp instructor, Bella brings a wealth of knowledge, energy, and experience to TEC. We are incredibly excited to have her join our staff and know athletes will benefit from her passion for teaching and commitment to excellence.
We can't wait for teams across the state to work with Bella this summer! 🧡💙