Welcome to the mat, Golden State’s pro cheer team—Grit. Sun-charged with the Cali hustle and grind it takes to win, these athletes have a heart of gold and a spirit of grit.
Glory is earned in Grit.
Pro Cheer League · Roster
Golden State Grit
#31
Amanda Acosta
#10
Randy Alloway
#17
Cameron Bonton
#4
Talya Carrescia
#7
Kenzi "Squirrel" Carrothers
#18
Esteban Castillo
#22
Calista Colwell
#8
Ricardo Cortes
#24
Giavanna Gangitano
#13
Tessa Grimm
#21
Alejandro Guerrera
#77
Brianna Gushiken
#88
William Hemslehy
#42
Natalia Herrera
#24
Kennedy Hill
#33
Konnor Jensen
#6
Lina Madrid
#1
Ashley Modabber
#1
Oscar Perez
#2
Iliana Quezada
#14
Brian Rojas
#9
Nicolas Santana
#3
Krissa Serna
#66
Roman Solis
#15
Ben Ugalde
#23
Claudio Vargas
#5
Chris Watson
#93
Jaylen Watson
#99
Kevin-Anthony "Nemo" Zalaya
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Manager
Tannaz Kirichkow
Coach
Brandon Madsen
Coach
DiDi Madsen
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Meet The Team
Meet the athletes of Golden State Grit, a team built on strength, hustle, and heart. They’re proving that true grit is what sets champions apart.
GLORY IS EARNED IN GRIT
GOLDEN STATE GRIT NEWS
Golden State Grit Reloads with New Leadership for Season Two
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Golden State Grit Tryouts Mark a New Era in Professional Cheer
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Golden State Grit Brings Relentless Mindset to First-Ever Pro Cheer League Tryouts
“We’re not on this stage just because of talent or ability. We’re up here because of 4 a.m. We’re up here because of two-a-days or five-a-days. We’re up here because we had a dream and let nothing stand in our way."
Read moreabout Golden State Grit Brings Relentless Mindset to First-Ever Pro Cheer League Tryouts
Team Managers & Coaches
Tannaz Kirichkow
TEAM MANAGER
- Owner and CEO of California All Stars, with locations across CA, NV and AZ
- Led the program for over 24 seasons
- Coached teams to multiple world championships and hundreds of
- national titles
- Known for her "Faith over Fear" leadership
- University of Louisville Cheerleader 1997-1999
- Back to Back NCA Champions
- Graduated with bachelors degree in communications.
- Respected mentor focused on character, academics, and athletic excellence
Brandon Madsen
COACH
- 24 Years of Coaching Experience
- 19 Years as an Elite Tumbling and Stunting Coach
- US Army Special Operations
- Coach at California All Stars
- USA Gymnastics Coach Certified
- Former German ICU National Team - Head Coach - Coed Premier
- Multiple European Champion Titles
- College USA National Champion
- Multiple NCA All-Star Titles
- Multiple USASF/ISAF World Champion Titles
DiDi Madsen
COACH
- 3o Years of Coaching Experience
- 25 Years of Elite Tumbling Coaching
- Coach at California All Stars
- USAG Coach Certified/ Professional Member
- FIG Gymnasticas - International Elite Coach Certified
- Gormer German ICU National Team Coach - Coed Premier
- Multiple European Champion Titles
- NCA All American
- Multiple NCA and UCA Titles
- Summit Champion
- Multiple USASF/ISAF World Champion Titles