LITTLE RIVER, SC (WMBF) – Grove Athletics coaches are teaching more than cheerleading; they are working to instill values and build friendships through athletics.
Michelle Stokes and Kristen Wilkerson founded Grove Athletics in February to make athletes stronger, more confident, and more comfortable.
“We decided that there was a need in this area for something other than all-star cheer,” Stokes said. “We felt like we could base it on the fruits of the spirit—that would teach them life lessons rather than just cheer.”
Coaching approach
The program emphasizes balance and individual growth rather than making cheerleading consume athletes’ lives…