COACHING STAFF
Amanda Schweinebraten
Varsity Head Coach
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Amanda Schweinebraten (Coach A) has been involved in cheerleading, dance, and gymnastics since a very young age. Amanda participated in studio, SAA, jr. high, high school, and all-star programs. Amanda is a proud alumni of Conant High School and the varsity cheerleading program. Amanda attended Illinois State University and was on ISU’s co-ed cheerleading team for 4 years. At ISU, Amanda’s all-girl stunt group qualified for UCA Nationals in Orlando, FL. Additionally, Amanda was a Universal Cheerleading Association Instructor teaching cheerleading among the Midwest for 8 years. Amanda also is a registered IHSA official attending regular educational courses. Currently, Amanda is a Wellness Teacher at Conant High School who holds two master’s degrees in Physical Education and Principal Preparation.
Christina Schweinebraten-Melone
Varsity Head Coach
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Christina Schweinebraten Melone (Coach C) has been involved with cheerleading for 25 years. Christina competed on all-star teams, SAA, and is a proud alumni of Conant High School and the varsity cheerleading program. Christina attended Illinois State University and was on Illinois State University’s Co-ed Cheerleading Program for 4 years. At ISU, Christina and her co-ed partner qualified and competed at NCA Nationals in Daytona Beach, FL. Additionally, Christina was a Universal Cheerleading Association Instructor teaching cheerleading among the Midwest for 7 years. Currently, Christina is a Mathematics Teacher at Conant High School who holds two master’s degree in Mathematics & Principal Preparation.
Toni Bartuch
JVCoach
Toni Bartuch Junior Varsity Head Coach​  ​ ​ Toni Bartuch (Coach B) has been passionate about cheerleading from a young age, getting her start with ICE All Star Cheer and continuing at Mead Junior High. She is a proud alumna of Conant High School, where she was a varsity cheerleader and contributed to both a state championship and a state runner-up finish. Toni went on to cheer coed at Illinois State University for four years, where her team qualified for UCA Nationals in Orlando, FL, and placed 8th in the nation. After college, she served as the Head JV Coach at York High School for three years. Toni now teaches Spanish at York High School and holds a master’s degree in educational technology, combining her love of teaching and coaching to help student-athletes grow in skill, confidence, and teamwork.
