About

Our Story
Category 5 Cheer and Empowerment was established in 2022, and is located in the heart of Athens, Texas. Our facility features a full competitive size spring floor that was used at the 2021 Cheerleading Worlds Competition in Orlando, Florida. We have a Pro Shop featuring cheerleading apparel and Cat 5 Team gear. We offer personalized training by qualified coaches in a fully equipped facility. Our focus is on providing top-tier training for both cheerleaders and their parents. We are committed to excellence and individualized attention, ensuring each athlete reaches their full potential and personal cheerleading goals.
Coach Rachel Bell

Rachel is leading Category 5 into their 4th competitive season, and has 11 years of competitive cheerleading coaching experience. She has coached 4 years of Varsity Cheer and 4 years of Little League.
She's the Head Coach of the Athens Varsity and Athens Middle School Cheer team.
Her personal achievements include a 2002 National Cheer Power National Championship, 2002 Team High Point Champion, 2001 National Champion Runner-Up, NCA All American Award Winner and Co-Captain of her Varsity Squad.
In 2024 she was awarded "Superior Coach", and the "Been There, Done That" Coach Award by NCA.
New Classes




Stunt Classes & Advance Tumbling on Wednesdays

Competitive Cheer Information

2025-2026
All Star Uniform
Our Coaches
Meet The Team
We are grateful for the support and expertise of our coaches. Their dedication leads to maintain high training standards and provide quality services to our athletes.
They play a vital role in empowering young cheerleaders and fostering a culture of excellence.



Ariel
Director's Assistant
Hailey
Office Assistant
Rainy
Cheer/Tumbling Coach



Jasmine
Athens High School Assistant Cheer Coach
Stormy
Cheer Coach
Chelsea
Athens Middle School Assistant Cheer Coach
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