About Top Tier Athletics & Cheer
Whole-athlete development, led by safety-certified coaches who know Connecticut cheer.
Top Tier Athletics & Cheer is Connecticut's premier athlete development and cheer training facility, dedicated to helping athletes reach their full potential both on and off the mat. Our training philosophy focuses on the whole athlete, combining elite cheerleading and tumbling instruction with mobility training, flexibility development, strength and conditioning, injury prevention, and proper recovery techniques.
Whether you're preparing for Pop Warner Cheer, middle school cheer, high school cheerleading, or All-Star cheerleading, our experienced coaches provide the tools, training, and support athletes need to build confidence, improve performance, and compete at the highest level.
Summer 2026 Soft Launch
We are excited to launch our first 8-week summer training session at the Energy Zone in Cromwell, Connecticut. Our temporary training location is fully equipped to provide a safe, high-quality training environment led by safety-certified instructors.
Athletes of all ages and skill levels can participate in:
- Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Tumbling
- Stunt Training
- Jump Technique
- Flexibility & Mobility Training
- Strength & Conditioning
- Athlete Recovery Education
Our goal is to provide elite-level instruction close to home, allowing athletes throughout Central Connecticut to develop the skills needed to excel with their school, recreation, or All-Star cheer programs.
We are not your typical tumbling gym, gymnastics center, or all-star cheer program. Our mission goes beyond teaching skills. We are committed to developing the complete athlete from the inside out. Everything we do is built around six core values.
Different by Design
Fundamentals First
Every great athlete starts with a strong foundation. Whether it's tumbling, stunting, stretching, jump training, or strength development, we focus on mastering the basic fundamentals that every advanced skill is built upon.
Perfection Before Progression
Proper form and technique always come before the next skill. Every movement should be intentional, technically correct, and consistent before progressing. Strong fundamentals create safer athletes and long-term success.
Every Drill Has a Purpose
Our classes are built around both drill stations and skill stations, because drills create great athletes. Every drill has a purpose, improving technique, body awareness, strength, timing, and muscle memory.
Building Confident Athletes
Athletic ability begins with mindset. We want every athlete to believe in themselves, trust the process, embrace challenges, and celebrate progress. Confidence built inside the gym carries into every aspect of life.
Educating the Athlete
We teach athletes why they do each drill and skill, what muscles they're using, why flexibility matters, and how body awareness leads to better execution. Smarter athletes become stronger, safer athletes.
Recovery Matters
Recovery is just as important as training. We teach healthy habits that help athletes recover properly, reduce the risk of injury, and perform at their highest level throughout their athletic careers.
Looking Ahead
Top Tier Athletics & Cheer is building toward the opening of our permanent training facility in 2027, where we will continue expanding our athlete development programs and training opportunities for athletes throughout Connecticut.
If you're looking for cheerleading training in Connecticut, tumbling classes near Cromwell, stunt training, jump clinics, or a complete athlete development program designed to help you perform at your best, Top Tier Athletics & Cheer is where champions train.
Ready to Get Started?
Email us for class placements or to register your athlete for the summer session.