Magnolia Athletic Company (MAC) was founded in 2019 to provide a premier cheerleading and tumbling facility to the New Orleans metropolitan area. Magnolia Athletic Company is home to MAC Cheer– the northshore’s best All Star cheerleading program, as well as a variety of other programs, including recreational tumbling, Cheer 101 recreational classes, and school training. Our facility is family owned & operated ensuring that you will always get the highest quality training & service.
Staff
Kylie Ford, Owner & Gym Manager – Ms. Ford has over 20 years experience in the cheerleading industry – serving as an athlete, coach, judge, and program director. She has served as a professional member on a national membership organization’s regional advisory boards for 3+ years, and has been trained as a legality & panel judge through multiple event producing entities. She is currently Open Championship Series Judges Training certified in Building, Tumbling, Deductions, & Overall.
Ms. Ford has cheered for her middle school, high school, college, and various All Star programs levels 2 to 6. She has been coaching in the Slidell area since 2015, consistently delivering strong results for our local athletes. Having lived in Pittsburgh, PA; Akron, OH, and Tuscaloosa, AL – Ms. Ford has experienced All Star cheerleading throughout the country for a unique perspective. She is highly educated – holding a MA in Economics from The University of Alabama and a BBA in Economics & Finance from Kent State University. In addition to coaching, judging, and running the gym – Ms. Ford also works as an Economist & Staistician in the transportation & planning industry.
Our staff members are background checked annually. We believe in continuous training, and our staff members attend industry leading conferences and online training programs. Some of our training programs include:
- In-house Magnolia Methods Staff Training
- Fierce Connection Coaches Training
- In-house Tumbling Coach Training from coaches acrossed the U.S.A
- CDIP Coaches Conferences
- Bloom & Thrive Coaches & Owners Conferences
- Cheer Forge Coaches & Staff Training
- Next Generation Gym Owners Academy Training
For the 2023-2024 season, we will be attending Brandon All Stars Coaches Training, the Thrive Tumbling Coaches Conference, the CDIP Conference, and the Next Generation Gym Owners Conference.
How did we get our name?
Did you know that our owner’s family has been in the flower business for over 50 years? Ms. Ford’s grandpa, Jim Ford, served in World War II & returned home to attend Pennsylvania State University on the GI Bill. He graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, and then returned to a small town in Pennsylvania to build a life. Together with her grandma, Martha Ford, Jim built a large greenhouse nursery, wholesale operation, & retail store from the ground up – literally building each greenhouse himself by hand. From 1950 until their passing, her grandparents owned & operated a wonderful family business in a small town, which is now ran by her parents & brother. Ms. Ford’s grandparents ‘American Dream’ live on today through her. Her grandparents have always encouraged Ms. Ford to live out her dreams – through education & effort. To honor them, we are named after a favorite flower, and our All Star team names each represent a flower variety as unique as the athletes themselves.
What do we represent?
Magnolias symbolize dignity & nobility. When examined closely, you will find a bloom that is tough – made to persevere through changes in climate & location. Magnolias are also a symbol of poise & pride. The strength of its blooms can stand for self-respect & self-esteem. They depict strength of character & bearing.
When you enroll at Magnolia Athletic Company, you are becoming a part of a family tradition, a quality athletic program, and a representation of a higher-standard. As we deliver our training with integrity, accountability, quality, and growth, you will see improvements in your dignity, perseverance, poise, pride, self-respect, and self-esteem.
We can’t wait to see you “Greaux With Us”!
Contact Us
General Inquiries: Please email FrontDesk@MagnoliaAthleticCompany.com
Cheer 101 & Recreational Inquiries: Caidy@MagnoliaAthleticCompany.com
Tumbling Inquiries: Please email Charlie@MagnoliaAthleticCompany.com
Personal Inquiries: Kylie@MagnoliaAthleticCompany.com