Experience & Credentials

Certifications

  • USASF Green Light

  • First Aid Certified

  • CPR Certified

  • Working With Children Clearance (Australia)

  • USASF & IASF Certified Coach Level 1–6

  • 408 Global Talent Visa (Australia)

Featured in

2014 Champions League Movie (Documentary Feature)

Inside Cheerleading’s Boys of All Star Edition 2014 Cover

Camp Woodward Magazine Cover

ATHLETIC BACKGROUND

  • 2006-2012

    • Multiple American Regional & National Championship Titles

    • “So You Think You Can Tumble” Participate

    • 2x US Finals National Champion

    2013

    • World Champion

    • Nfinity Legend

    • NCA National Champion

    • UCA National Champion

    2014

    • Grand World Champion

    • World Champion

    • Summit Silver Medalist

    • Nfinity Legend

    • Varsity Triple Crown Winner

    • Cheersport National Champion

    • NCA National Champion

    • UCA National Champion

    2015

    • World Silver Medalist

    • UCA National Champion

    2016

    • US Trials Gold Medalist

    • UCA National Champion

    2017

    • World Silver Medalist

    • US Trials Gold Medalist

    • NCA National Champion

    • UCA National Champion

    2018

    • World Champion

    • US Trials Silver Medalist

    • UCA National Champion

    • NCA - 2nd Place

    2024

    • The Cheerleading Worlds - 5th Place International Open Large Coed 7

      SSC Legacy (Melbourne, AUS)

COACHING EXPERIENCE

  • With over a decade of coaching experience, I have worked with athletes across a wide range of ages, levels, and competitive environments. My background spans team training, choreography, private lessons, and program development, supporting athletes and teams at every stage of their growth.

    My experience includes working with:

    • Worlds-level teams

    • Division I & Division II programs

    • Varsity and Junior Varsity squads

    • Regional, national, and international teams

    Coaching and choreographing internationally has shaped my ability to adapt seamlessly across different programs, cultures, and competitive standards. This global experience has reinforced the importance of clear communication, thoughtful adaptability, and alignment between coaching staff and athletes.

    No matter the setting, my approach remains consistent — meeting athletes and teams where they are, providing clear structure and direction, and maintaining a high standard of care, professionalism, and long-term development.

    • AASCF Grand National Champion – 2023

    • 3× AASCF National Champion – 2021, 2022, 2023

    • The Summit Champion – 2018

    • Pinnacle Champion – 2022

    • Cheersport Nationals – 4th Place, 2022

    • NCA Nationals – 5th Place, 2022

    • AASCF States Grand Champion – 2022, 2023, 2024

    • CheerCon Grand Champion – 2023, 2024

    • ATC Grand Champion – 2022, 2023

    • CheerCon Most Entertaining Award – 2023

    • Over 50+ American & Australian State and National Titles Combined

  • MELISSA GRAINGER, PARENT
    Josh is an incredible coach. He has coached my daughter from the very first day she walked into a cheer gym at age 7 and a complete novice right through to now—age 11, Level 4.

    He is patient, supportive, encouraging, consistent, knowledgeable and an exceptionally talented athlete and coach.

    He gets to know each and every athlete he coaches and mentors and is aware of their individual strengths and weaknesses, which ensures he is able to get the very best out of them—not only in regards to their skills but also in their personal confidence and self-belief.

    We have even changed gyms yet still sought out Josh at his current club for private lessons.

    His guidance of my daughter’s cheer journey—preparing her mentally and physically for every step—has been invaluable in shaping her as an athlete, and we are so grateful and thankful to have had him as her coach.

    Josh Boatwright is the most positive person we have ever met—the true definition of a cheer coach.

  • JANET BARSING, PARENT
    Josh has been working with my 13-year-old daughter Rose as her private coach in both tumble and flying. Josh is a phenomenal coach, with so much patience and guidance and a personal cheer squad for my daughter. He has such belief in her and it shows by how far she has come under his guidance and coaching.

    If you are looking for a professional coach with a role model attitude and a total belief in your cheerleader’s ability—100% Josh is your coach.

  • AMY CRITCHER, ATHLETE
    It was such an amazing experience having Josh choreograph our routine. He was patient and supportive with a large group which consisted of a wide variety of skill set and age (14–44!!). His ideas and vision came together seamlessly with everybody’s strengths and weaknesses in mind.

    As an athlete but also a parent with her daughter in the same team, we were all very well looked after and Josh was a gem to work with on all levels.

  • NATASHA HERNE, ADRENALINE CHEER ELITE
    Josh Boatwright brought an electrifying energy to our gym, leaving an indelible mark on our team. His professionalism and passion for cheerleading were evident from the start, creating an unforgettable experience for everyone involved.

    Josh’s meticulous approach ensured every aspect of our routines was perfected to the highest standard. His expert guidance and positive attitude fostered a supportive atmosphere, empowering our team to excel.

    We cannot recommend Josh Boatwright enough. If you’re looking to elevate your cheerleading performance, Josh is the choreographer to call.

  • JOURNEY HIPWOOD, INSPIRE ATHLETICS
    We absolutely loved having Josh at Inspire to help at our cheer camp. He choreographed 4 pyramids and also choreographed our Senior 5s routine. Josh was so patient with the athletes and brought so many good vibes into the gym and our cheer camp. We are so excited to have him back soon!

  • ANNABELLE GALATI, ATHLETE
    Josh is a great coach and I have known him for almost 5 years, and he has coached me for 3 years and has taught me so much and I have come so far. And at the end of the day, it was him that pushed me to get where I am now.

    Thanks Josh!

  • KAHLI, PARENT
    My daughter started working with Josh this year doing flyer privates, and the insane amount of growth—even in the very first lesson—has been amazing to see! His patience and encouraging nature definitely works to bring results. Always happy, smiling, never rushing, would regularly go over the time slot until he was finished, just always showing he wanted her to succeed even though we were from a different gym.

    Forever grateful for the experience and knowledge given!

  • LARA BIRD, ELITE ALL STARS (VIDEO REVIEW SERVICE)
    We used Josh for 5 routine reviews. His turnaround time was super fast and he had some great suggestions to help us improve our routines on the scorecard for future competitions this season.

    For a small club that doesn’t have the funds to bring in a choreographer, this was a cost-effective way to get some honest and specific feedback. Thanks Josh!

  • BRONTE MILES, EVOLVE ALL STARS
    Josh is an exemplary guest coach who brings both professionalism and passion to the world of cheerleading. His wealth of knowledge is evident in his ability to run tumble clinics catering to beginners learning cartwheels all the way to advanced tumblers perfecting full twisting layouts.

    Beyond his expertise, Josh demonstrates remarkable patience with the kids, fostering a supportive learning environment. Josh also worked our Summit routine. His experience has been invaluable, providing great inspiration to the girls. We are incredibly grateful for his contributions and look forward to future collaborations. Thank you, Josh!

  • ALLY WARREN, PARENT
    Josh is a fantastic coach. He is always encouraging and supporting Ava through her tumbles and pushing her to be her absolute best.

    Ava has had Josh as a team coach and also for private tumbling, and I would recommend his coaching expertise to anyone.

  • ADDYLYNN, ATHLETE
    I first met Josh when I was about to turn 5 and I had a dream to be a cheerleader. My parents bought me lessons with Josh to help with my flying and tumbling! I’m now 10 and have had so much progression thanks to Josh, having the opportunity to go to Nationals and now Summit.

    Josh and I had fun together and would have the best music for dance moments, but we also knew how to get serious and put in hard work. I’ve grown up with Josh being a coach in my life, and while I’m not fully grown yet, I know that I have the right start. Josh believed in me even when I was a little scared.

    I’m so grateful to Josh and my parents.

  • KIM AND ROB LEES, PARENTS
    Josh’s patience and care with Addy, working together on her flying and tumbling (in particular her back handsprings) from 4 years–9 years old, built her confidence and her love of cheer early on. We always knew she was safe and ensuring any skills were only attempted once Josh knew she had the prerequisites nailed.

    Josh encouraged Addy through kindness, resulting in Addy being excited to attend extra classes with a drive to attain and perfect skills.

    Josh regularly provided feedback to us as Addy’s parents, in addition to giving Addy stretch and drill homework. The mix of hard work but with a smile, throwing in fun, is what kept our small cheerleader loving her time with Josh.