Welcome to the new standard in Cheer!
East Coast Royals Youth Cheerleading was developed to foster sportsmanship, support community engagement, and provide a safe, inclusive environment for all participants.
Elevate Your Spirit with East Coast Royals
At East Coast Royals, we are proud to be a nonprofit 501(c) organization built by volunteers who are fully engaged, deeply committed, and genuinely excited about growing youth cheer in our community. Every coach, board member, and supporter gives their time because they believe in the power of this sport to build confidence, character, and lifelong friendships.
Our athletes are at the center of everything we do. We provide a professional yet welcoming environment where families feel supported, heard, and valued. Our approach is friendly, empathetic, and athlete-centered — focused not just on skills and competition, but on personal growth, teamwork, and resilience.
At East Coast Royals, we’re not just building cheerleaders — we’re building strong, empowered young leaders.
Unleash Your Cheer Spirit
Meet the passionate leaders driving our team’s success.
Erin Boyle
President
President and Head Coach of the East Coast Royals, bringing 23 years of championship-level coaching experience and a high-energy, positive approach that helps athletes grow, shine, and believe in themselves.
Kelly Wood
Vice President
Vice President and Assistant Coach of East Coast Royals, a former cheerleader and longtime coach who brings heart, balance, and a supportive, family-first energy to every athlete she mentors.
Nicole Fitzgerald
Treasurer
Board Member of East Coast Royals and an HR professional who brings heart, organization, and a people-first mindset to building a supportive, empowering cheer community for athletes and families.
Corey D’Angelo
Social Media & Apparel Chair
Board Member and Assistant Coach of East Coast Royals, a former cheerleader who brings high energy, creative flair, and major hype to the team through coaching, social media, and team spirit. 💜🖤🤍
Jen Mineri
Sponsorship & Fundraising Chair
Jennifer is a busy mom of four who thrives on family, fun, and a full schedule! A former cheerleader herself, Jennifer has been assistant coaching for the past few years and loves sharing her passion for cheer with the next generation. She brings energy, positivity, and a whole lot of heart to everything she does.
Bryana DeFrancesco
Secretary
Secretary of East Coast Royals, bringing hands-on coaching experience, strong organizational skills, and a deep commitment to building a positive, high-energy cheer community for athletes and families.
Join the East Coast Royals Cheer Family
Discover upcoming cheers, competitions, and community gatherings designed to inspire and connect our Royals family.
Parent Interest Meeting – Info Below
Date: February 19th – 8:00pm
Location: Virtual
Have an athlete between ages 5-14 interested in Competitive cheerleading?
Email ADMIN@EASTCOASTROYALSCHEER.COM
to receive virtual meeting details and access!
Spring Clinics – Links Below
Date: March-June
Location: Devonshire Hall, Sanford Street, Hamden Ct
The East Coast Royals are hosting a series of spring clinics designed to keep athletes active, build essential skills, and introduce them to our coaching style before the full competition season begins.
Competition Season
Date: July-December
Location: TBD
Our season is designed to give athletes maximum exposure and experience. The schedule includes the traditional conference progression path toward a National Championship, as well as additional invitational competitions.
