STEPHANIE CALLAN

Founder and CEO of Callan Cheer Company

Hi! I’m Stephanie Callan, the owner and founder of Callan Cheer Company, established in January 2025. Originally from Long Island, New York, I relocated to Princeton with a lifelong passion for cheerleading, coaching, and athlete development.

I began my cheerleading journey at a young age as a competitive cheerleader and have been coaching since 2011. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of coaching all levels of cheer, from youth programs to varsity athletes. My coaching experience includes leading two middle school teams to first place in their county, two varsity teams to win the county championships, as well as taking two varsity teams to the finals at the UCA National Cheerleading Championship.

Prior to relocating, I founded and operated my own competitive youth cheer program on Long Island, which is now still growing and thriving. After moving to Princeton, I proudly led my very first youth team here to a first-place finish at their competition, continuing my commitment to excellence and athlete growth.

In addition to my cheer background, I hold both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in education and have over 10 years of experience teaching in elementary classrooms, including general and special education. This educational foundation allows me to coach with a strong emphasis on safety, confidence-building, skill progression, and individualized instruction.

I currently offer individual and group cheer lessons out of my home, with the goal of opening my own cheer gym here in Princeton this year!

OUR MISSION

At Callan Cheer Company, our mission is to help young athletes discover their confidence, believe in themselves, and feel proud of who they are — both on and off the mat. Our motto, “I can, and I will,” is more than words; it’s a mindset we live by every single day.

Here, athletes are taught to love themselves first, and cheer second. Before skills, before trophies, before titles — confidence, self-worth, and self-belief come first. We believe that when athletes feel supported, valued, and safe, they are capable of more than they ever imagined.

Every skill is taught through thoughtful progressions, with safety, understanding, and trust at the core of our training. No athlete is rushed, overlooked, or compared. Instead, we celebrate growth, effort, and resilience — knowing that progress looks different for everyone.

Callan Cheer Company is a place where athletes are encouraged to be themselves, lift each other up, and fall in love with the sport in a positive, empowering environment. Our goal is to create more than strong cheerleaders — we aim to build confident, courageous individuals who truly believe, “I can and I will.”