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.
Team Roster
Alejandro Guerrero
Hometown: Anaheim, CA
Amanda Acosta
Hometown: Winchester, CA
Angelina Correia
Hometown: Cerritos, CA
Ashlie Modabber
Hometown: Northridge, CA
Brianna Gushiken
Hometown: Arvada, CO
Cameron Bonton
Hometown: San Ramon, CA
Christopher Watson
Hometown: Hemet, CA
Claudio Fernandez
Hometown: San Marcos, CA
Esteban Castillo
Hometown: Winchester, CA
Gia Gangitano
Hometown: San Diego, CA
Iliana Quezada
Hometown: San Diego, CA
Jay Watson
Hometown: Hudson, NY
Kealoha Feliciano
Hometown: Valley Village, CA
Kennedy Hill
Hometown: Queen Creek, AZ
Kevin-Anthony Nemo Zelaya
Hometown: Northridge, CA
Konnor Jensen
Hometown: Murrieta, CA
Michael Spencer
Nicolas Pulido Santana
Hometown: Bogota, Columbia
Randy Alloway
Hometown: Fontana, CA
Ricardo Cortes
Hometown: Murrieta, CA
Talya Carrescia
Hometown: Brea, CA
Tessa Grimm
Hometown: San Diego, CA
Will Sawyer
Hometown: Oceanside, CA
William Hemsley
Hometown: Atlanta, GA
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.
GOLDEN STATE GRIT NEWS
Golden State Grit Tryouts Mark a New Era in Professional Cheer
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."
Golden State Grit: West Coast Hustle with San Diego Style
The Golden State Grit steps onto the mat with West Coast confidence and San Diego edge.
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