Our organization was founded in 2011 and began in February 2012. To date we have won over 90 plus local and national competitions at Varsity, UCA, Athletic Championship, Jam Fest, Deep South, WSA, Victory, Cheersport, The Open Championship and All Star World. We are in our 12th Season and can’t wait to experience what’s in store for our athletes in Green and Black! We are located in the heart of the Mississippi Delta – Cleveland, MS! Look around to learn more about what we offer and how to join our family.
We currently offer the following competitive programs and classes: All Star Elite, All Star Prep, All Star Novice, Tiny Novice, Tumbling, Jump/Flex/Stretch, and Cheer Prep.
Our mission is to provide a safe environment to teach the fundamentals of all-star cheerleading, tumble/gymnastics, healthy eating, and physical activity with an emphasis on establishing memories that will last a lifetime, creating and maintaining positive relationships, building friendships, enforcing safety, fostering a family atmosphere, and encouraging all athletes to always do their personal best.
As early as elementary school, Kimetria Parks knew she wanted to cheer. Growing up in Holly Springs, Mississippi, there weren’t many activities available that appealed to the “girly girl.”
Basketball, which most of the other kids in her family and church opted for, was never an aspiration for her. Instead, she looked forward to the day when she would become a 5th grader and could finally join her school’s cheer team. When that moment finally happened, her love for cheer was instantly solidified.
From 5th grade through her senior year, Parks cheered. She loved it so much that, after her high school graduation, she took a leap of faith and signed-up to audition for the Tennessee Titan’s cheer team. There, she witnessed the athleticism and rigor of a professional cheer team for the first-time. While the audition didn’t go as planned, the experience exposed her to a completely different perspective.
Deciding to pursue a different avenue, Parks earned a scholarship to attend Northwest Community College, where she was member of the Rangerette dance team for two years. This too broadened her horizons as the group specialized in pom and jazz dance.
By the time she attended Delta State University in 1999, her love for dance had grown. A new pom dance group caught Parks’ attention, and she eagerly joined. Parks looked forward to their performances during basketball games and other campus events. After the coach resigned, the group dismantled, and Parks turned her attention to finishing school. However, her passion for cheer and dance never waned.
As she began to build a career, Parks longed to return to her first love—cheer. When she learned about a cheer coach opportunity at Eastside High School in Cleveland, MS, she knew it would be perfect for her. She never anticipated the sense of fulfillment and overwhelming support the job would bring.
Noticing the community’s desire for more recreational activities for youth, coupled with the lack of opportunities available for her own daughter, Parks and her husband, Chris, decided to open Spirit Xplosion Home of CE All Stars in 2012. Since then, the organization’s competitive cheer team, CE All Stars, has placed in numerous regional and national competitions under her leadership.
In addition to teaching students the fundamentals of cheer and dance, Parks also strives to instill discipline, sportsmanship, sisterhood/brotherhood and a strong work ethic. She looks forward to expanding and continuing to share her passion for cheer and dance with others. Spirit Xplosion Home of CE All Stars is locally owned by Kimetria and Christopher Parks.
Kimetria Parks |
Owner
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Christopher Parks |
OwnerChris Parks is the owner of Spirit Xplosion. A former collegiate football player, Parks provides the teams with the moral support and motivation that keeps them hyped and competition-ready. Parks also help to oversee the logistics and operations of the organization. He is indeed the backbone of the organization. |
KAYLA GARNER |
Assistant CoachKayla Garner was a member of the very first CE Allstars team in 2012. She competed for two years. She later became a junior coach and now serves as an assistant coach. |
YARKIEMA DOSS |
Administrative Director |
AMY MALLOY |
Assistant Coach |
ANNA DAVIS |
Jr Coach |
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We are so thankful for CE All Stars and all the coaches, athletes, and parents. We are thankful for her coaches and junior coaches last year that encouraged us to stay the course. We are grateful for Coach Parks and her program and her love for ALL children. Thank you for not turning us away because she is a disturbance, or requires “extra” attention, or needs “ help” with some things that others don’t, and that she hasn’t achieved some things that other children her age have, or that she is different. Coach Parks recognizes that ALL children are different and valuable and have different gifts and talents from the Lord. What a testament to this program because isn’t that what Jesus teaches us? Her smile while on the mat was amazing and absolutely a moment our family will NEVER forget!!
Dr. Andrea Marble
