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WELCOME TO SPIRIT!

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Spirit began in 2004 with customized private clinics and changed the cheer industry in Michigan. Since then, we have expanded throughout the Midwest using our unique methods to help teams achieve skills they once thought impossible. Spirit continues to make the impossible possible every day - growing, improving and never settling for less than the best!

MEET OUR OWNER: MARY MILKE

Mary is a former Class A State Champion Coach. She credits the success of her teams to the dedication of the athletes, parents and coaching staff, as well as the numerous people who have helped throughout the years. It is Mary's firm belief that a coach can best serve his/her team by providing a wide variety of experiences. She also believes that no coach can - or should have to - do it alone! Thus, North American Spirit was born. Spirit can help you take your team to the next level like no one else can. Mary has been married to her husband, Jeff, for 32 years, has two beautiful children, Scott and Julia, and has been an official and choreographer for over 30 years. 

A FEW OF MARY'S MEMBERSHIPS & AWARDS

  • Multi-time National & Grand National Champion Coach

  • USASF Safety Certified Levels 1-6

  • AACCA Coaches Certification

  • Fromer STUNT Official

  • Speaker at National, Regional & State Conferences

  • Masters Degree in Health Education

  • Secondary Education Teacher

  • MCCA Class A State Champion Coach

  • 10-time MCCA Class A State Finalist Coach

  • MCCA Coach of the Year

  • MCCA State Sportsmanship Award Coach

  • NHSCC 3rd Place Partner Stunt Champion Coach

  • NHSCC 4th Place Small Coed Champion Coach

  • MHSAA Competitive Cheer Official since 199

2025 LEADERSHIP STAFF

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DIRECTOR
ASHLEIGH SCHUETTE

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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR LAUREN TUCHMAN

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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
DOMINIQUE SHAVER

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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
WYATT LUPRO

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MARKETING MANAGER
SCOTT MILKE

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EVENT MANAGER
SHELLEY COE

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OFFICE MANAGER
TARA HAZEY

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HEAD INSTRUCTOR
KENZIE ABATE

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HEAD INSTRUCTOR
TAKIA BENNETT

JULIA M

HEAD INSTRUCTOR
JULIA MILKE

2025 SUMMER CAMP STAFF

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"Best Camp Ever! We love you!"
Bobbie Haidy, Wyandotte Varsity

"A fun, engaging experience for our school’s first away camp in 10+ years.
The staff made our team feel at ease from day one"
Mendon MS

© 2025 North American Spirit

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