Our People
Every member of our team is committed to helping our young people to reach their full potential. Our team ensure that being a member of our Ascension Eagles community means feeling safe, respected and having fun.
Our management team
Our coaching team

Anna Arnold
Anna brings elite experience and passion to our gym, having earned a prestigious globe at the Cheerleading World Championships. Her background in competitive cheerleading gives her deep insight into performance, injury prevention, and the demands of high-level training—skills she translates into effective, inspiring coaching.
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With a Sports Therapy degree, Anna also supports our athletes as a physio, combining academic knowledge with real-world experience. From injury rehab to performance conditioning, she plays a vital role in keeping our athletes strong, healthy, and competition ready.

Shante Gustave
As an athlete Shante’s outstanding ability consistently set a high standard for excellence, both in performance and in character, which inspired other athletes to strive for their best.She not only led by example, but also demonstrated a strong work ethic, discipline, and a genuine passion for the sport. Her positive attitude, willingness to support her teammates, and commitment to continuous improvement made her a respected role model within our athletic community.
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Given these qualities, along with her natural leadership and communication skills, it was clear that Shante would be an exceptional addition to our coaching staff. Her dedication to fostering growth in others makes her well-suited to guiding and mentoring our next generation of athletes.

Ayana Moore
Ayana began her journey with us as a dedicated athlete, where she quickly stood out for her passion, commitment, and strong work ethic. After her time as an athlete, she shifted her focus to furthering her education and building her professional career. While working in a school setting, Ayana naturally gravitated back to cheerleading and began coaching the school’s team. It was there that her coaching abilities truly began to shine.
Recognising her talent, leadership, and ability to connect with young athletes, we were thrilled to welcome her back — this time as a coach. Her experience as both an athlete and an educator brings a unique perspective to our programme, and we’re proud to have her as part of our coaching team.

Louise Horide
Louise consistently delivers outstanding results, both in team success and in developing athletes’ individual tumbling skills. Her coaching builds strong technique, confidence, and helps athletes reach their full potential.
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She also leads our Special Abilities cheer team, inspiring with their incredible performances year after year. Louise’s dedication, patience, and inclusive approach make her an exceptional coach and role model, creating a space where every athlete feels valued and empowered to shine.
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Siann Williams
Siann is a valued member of our coaching team who progressed through our Junior Leadership Team, she has developed into one of our most talented and dedicated coaches.
Siann is a fantastic role model — driven, determined, and deeply committed to the success of every athlete she works with.
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Her training sessions are the perfect balance of fun and focus, creating an engaging environment where athletes thrive. With a natural ability to lead and inspire, Siann consistently fosters a positive, high-energy atmosphere that brings out the best in her teams.
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Charly Smith Ball
Charly is a vibrant and engaging coach who brings an infectious energy to every session. Her fun-loving nature and approachable style make her highly popular among the athletes, who respond enthusiastically to her guidance.
Beyond her positive presence, Charly is also incredibly creative, consistently coming up with fresh and exciting ideas for routines that not only challenge the athletes but also keep them motivated and having fun.
Her ability to blend structure with creativity makes her an asset to our coaching team, and her routines always bring a unique flair to performances.
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Our Trustees
As a charity, we have a Board of Trustees who are committed to helping us to deliver our mission. They bring with them a huge amount of expertise from a variety of backgrounds and they are all focused on helping us to grow, sustainably, to ensure we continue to support young people for years to come.
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You can find out more about our trustees' experience and backgrounds in this document (opens in a new tab).
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Servane Chou
Trustee

Frances Easter Brennan
Trustee

Farrah Mughal
Trustee

Lewis Ridett
Trustee

Susan Spiller
Trustee

Sue Winston
Chair of Board of Trustees

Erica De Rosa
Trustee

Edward Elliot
Trustee

Elisabeth Okrainec
Trustee

Peter Sharp
Trustee

Tara Stimpson
Treasurer & Trustee
Come and say hello
Address
Talent Central Cheer and Dance
Unit 2J St. Marks Industrial Estate North Woolwich Road
London
E16 2BS
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Public transport
Bus
Bus routes have stops at five minutes walk from Talent Central.
Bus routes 241 and 330 stop at Thames Barrier.
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Bus routes 473 and 474 stop at Connaught Bridge.
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DLR station
The nearest station is Pontoon Dock DLR, which is ten minutes walk from Talent Central, along North Woolwich Road.
You can check live train departures on the Transport for London app and website.
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Opening hours
We run sessions during the week:
Mon - Thurs
Friday
1600hrs – 2200hrs
1600hrs – 2000hrs
At other times - during the week and at weekends - our gym space is available for hire by other sports and community groups.
Please contact us to discuss your requirements:
Email:
director@ascensioneagles.com
Call us:
07866 612610
About
Ascension Eagles Cheerleaders is a registered charity (No. 1106766) and a company limited by guarantee in England and Wales (No. 04197666)
Email:
director@ascensioneagles.com
Call us:
07866 612610
Our policies
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