ABOUT

MEET JOSH

Josh Boatwright is a World Champion cheerleading professional, coach, and choreographer currently coaching with New York Icons. With over two decades involved in the sport as an athlete and coach, Josh brings a deep understanding of performance, athlete development, and long-term success.

Known for his attention to detail, clarity in instruction, and calm leadership, Josh works closely with athletes and teams to build strong foundations, confidence, and consistency. Parents and athletes can expect structured, intentional coaching rooted in safety, technique, and accountability—on and off the mat.

  • I bring over 20 years of involvement in competitive cheerleading, with experience spanning elite competition, coaching, choreography, and technical instruction. My journey began as an athlete competing at the highest level of the sport, earning multiple World Championship titles, before transitioning into full-time coaching and athlete development.

    Throughout my career, I’ve worked with athletes of all ages and levels—from youth and novice athletes learning fundamentals, to elite competitors refining advanced skills for high-pressure environments. My experience includes private lessons, full team coaching, tumbling instruction, routine choreography, and performance consulting, allowing me to approach athlete development from every angle.

    I have coached and collaborated with programs across the United States and Australia, gaining exposure to a wide range of training systems, coaching cultures, and athlete needs. This breadth of experience allows me to adapt my approach while maintaining consistent standards of safety, clarity, and excellence.

  • I am committed to maintaining high standards of professionalism, safety, and continued education. My certifications support responsible coaching practices, proper athlete supervision, and age-appropriate skill progression.

    Certifications include:

    • First Aid Certified

    • CPR Certified

    • Working With Children Clearance

    • USASF Certified Coach (Levels 1–6)

    • IASF Certified Coach (Levels 1–6)

    These qualifications ensure athletes train in an environment that prioritizes safety, structure, and accountability. Coaching is not a hobby for me—it is a responsibility and a profession built on trust, knowledge, and care for athlete well-being.

3x World Champion 2x Silver Medalist

Regional, National & Summit Champion Coach & Choreographer

Grand AASCF Australian National Champion Coach & Choreographer

Career Highlights & Accolades

These achievements reflect years of discipline, consistency, and performance at the highest levels of the sport.

    • Grand World Champion (2014)

    • 3× World Champion Athlete (2013, 2014, 2018)

    • 2× World Silver Medalist (2015, 2017)

    • US Trials Gold Medalist (2016, 2017)

    • US Trials Silver Medalist (2018)

    • Summit Silver Medalist (2014)

    • Multiple-time NCA, UCA, and Cheersport National Champion

    • Varsity Triple Crown Winner (2014)

    • 2x Nfinity Legend (2013, 2014)

    • AASCF Grand National Champion (2023)

    • 3× AASCF National Champion (2021–2023)

    • Summit Champion (2018)

    • Pinnacle Champion (2022)

    • Multiple State, National, and Grand Championship titles across the U.S. and Australia

    • CheerCon Most Entertaining Award (2023)

    • Over 50 combined American and Australian state and national titles

Choreography & Guest Coaching Collaborations

I have had the opportunity to work with programs across multiple regions, supporting teams through choreography, technical coaching, clinics, and performance consulting.

    • New York Icons

    • North Dakota Elite

    • Diamond Elite Cheerleading

    • CG Athletics (World Cup Kansas)

    • Texas Power Athletics

    • American Cheer Xtreme (ACX)

    • River Bluff Varsity Cheerleading

    • Geneva Varsity Cheerleading

    • Extreme Cheer All Stars

    • Edge Flight All Stars

    • Evolution All Stars

    • TNT All Stars

    • Gold Coast All Stars

    • Inspire Athletics

    • Elite Cheer Brisbane

    • Royal All Stars

    • Jungle Cats

    • Platinum Athletics

In addition to in-person coaching, I provide routine video review and performance analysis for programs seeking external insight and refinement.

Routine Video Review Programs

    • Diamond Elite Cheerleading

    • CG Athletics (World Cup Kansas)

    • Texas Power Athletics

    • Evolution All Stars

    • Inspire Athletics

    • City Studios Townsville

    These reviews focus on clarity, execution, scoring awareness, and performance quality.