European Coaches Conference 2026
TSN Coaches Network
Saint Ouen, France | 25-27 September
Join us and other members of the cheer and dance community for continued education and industry conversations. Topics include: Tumbling, Stunting, Dance, Judges Point of View, Program Management, Staff Development, Team Building and more!
Connect. Grow. Learn. With the TSN Coaches Network.
Venue
Hampton by Hilton Paris Saint Ouen
1 Rue Rosa Parks, 93400 Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, France
2026 Speakers
Erika Lahtela πΈπͺ
Twisters All Stars
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Erika is a cheerleading coach, educator, and judge based in Stockholm, Sweden. She currently serves as Sports Director for one of Swedenβs largest cheerleading clubs.
Erika has coached athletes at every level of the sport, from beginner teams to elite level. She is also an instructor for the Swedish Cheerleading Federation, delivering coach education and certification courses across Sweden.
Previously, Erika served as Chair of the Education Committee for the Swedish Cheerleading Federation, helping shape coach education and development nationwide.
In addition to her coaching and educational work, Erika is an active cheerleading judge, officiating at national and international competitions throughout Europe, including the 2025 and 2026 European Cheerleading Championships.
Erika is passionate about developing coaches, building strong organizations, and creating environments where athletes and coaches can thrive.
Marcy Kuzemchak π¨π¦
IASF
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Bio coming soon.
Joey Cuthbert π¬π§
Squad Safe
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Joey Gamper Cuthbert is a best-selling author, speaker, and leading voice in athlete welfare, and culture change. A former dancer, cheer athlete, head coach, and programme owner, Joey has worked across the sport at all levels. As Team Manager for Team England Adaptive Abilities, she was involved in supporting the creation of the worldβs first βproof of conceptβ AA team; which showcased at the ICU World Championships in 2016, returning the following year when the division opened competitively. She is also the Chair of SportCheer England - Englandβs national governing body for cheerleading and the author of βSquad Safe: A Practical Guide to Athlete Welfare and Culture Change in Cheerleadingβ ; championing safer, empowering environments for young athletes.
Marion SCHWEIZER π¨π
TSN/Team Switzerland
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Marion Schweizer began her cheerleading career in 2000 with the FCSG Cheerleader (now Unity Cheer St. Gallen) and became one of Switzerland's most successful athletes in this sport. After winning multiple national titles and competing internationally, she transitioned into coaching, leading teams to continued success. She also worked as a coach at cheerleading camps across Europe for several years, sharing her expertise with athletes and coaches from different countries. As President of Unity Cheer St. Gallen and Head Coach of the Swiss National Team, she has played a key role in developing cheerleading in Switzerland, leading the national team to a historic silver medal at the 2025 ICU World Championships in Orlando.
JenNifer Big Red Cooper πΊπΈ
Big Red Choreography
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Bio coming soon.
Jan Schneider π©πͺ
Cheer Mania
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Bio Coming Soon
Lisa Brockmann π©πͺ
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Lisa has now been part of the cheerleading world for 26 years. She started her journey as an active cheerleader and spent the first 12 years competing.
From 2012 to 2020, she worked as Event Director at Varsity Europe, where she developed and organized events and played a key role in establishing several new major championships across Europe.
From 2016 to 2025, she was the Head of Management for Team Germany, working closely with athletes, coaches, and staff and overseeing the team internationally.
Since 2022, she has been running her own company specializing in team shirts and apparel for teams and athletes.
In 2025, she took the next big step and took over a small cheerleading gym. Since then, the gym has grown into a community of around 100 athletes. In a very short time, the team has already achieved major successes, including winning a national championship and qualifying for the World Cup.
Her journey has taken her from being an athlete to working in event management and national team leadership, and eventually to running her own business and cheerleading gym. Being involved in so many different areas of the sport has given her a unique perspective on the cheerleading world and allowed her to experience and actively shape its development from many different angles.