Meet Coach Monica
Bartow All-Stars was founded by Monica Rodriguez, a lifelong cheerleader, coach, and community leader with more than two decades of combined experience in youth cheer, sideline, rec, and All-Star training.
Monica grew up in small-town gyms just like this one — places where potential was everywhere, but true technical training wasn’t always accessible. After years of coaching, leading programs, working with athletes, and raising a cheerleader of her own, she saw a need in Bartow: a program that teaches cheer the right way — with heart, precision, and purpose.
Her coaching philosophy is simple:
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Teach athletes why skills matter
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Build strong technique before difficulty
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Develop confidence, leadership, and accountability
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Create a safe, structured environment where every athlete feels seen and supported
Monica is known for her high standards, positive coaching style, and ability to break down skills so athletes actually understand them, not just memorize routines. She believes in clean technique, strong fundamentals, and building athletes who can walk into any program in the country confident in what they know.
Beyond cheer, Monica brings years of leadership and professional expertise from the business world, where she’s managed teams, developed programs, and built community-focused initiatives. She is deeply invested in Bartow and passionate about creating a program that represents the town with pride and excellence.
For Monica, Bartow All-Stars isn’t just a gym, it’s a mission, a legacy, and a place where athletes learn to win on and off the mat!
One Town. One Team. All Stars.
Bartow All-Stars Cheer & Dance was created to bring big-gym training and small-town heart together. Our mission is simple: give every athlete the skills, confidence, and technical foundation they need to truly understand the sport — not just perform it.
We teach the why behind every motion, jump, stunt, and tumbling skill. Our athletes learn proper technique, score-sheet strategy, teamwork, leadership, and the confidence that comes from doing things the right way.
Built by a lifelong cheerleader and coach with two decades of experience, our program is grounded in love, discipline, and Bartow pride. We are here to create opportunity — for beginners, competitive athletes, and every child in between.
This isn’t a franchise or a cookie-cutter gym.This is Bartow’s program, built for Bartow families, with a vision to grow into a long-term All-Star legacy.
Whether your athlete is taking their first cartwheel or gearing up for higher-level cheer, they’ll find a home here — a safe, structured, and inspiring place to grow into the very best version of themselves.
We’re just getting started, and we’re building something special together.
Interested in Coaching?
If you are passionate about our youth and their future, let's talk!