Michigan Spirit LLC
Mary Frances Milke, Owner
Those who wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength.  They shall mount with wings like eagles.  They shall run and not be weary,  they shall walk and not faint. 
(Isaiah 40:31)
    Mary is the former Class A State Champion Coach and Advisor of the Eisenhower Varsity Cheerleaders.  She also cheered at Eisenhower and was awarded the Michigan Cheerleading Coaches Association (MCCA) Scholarship.  MCCA named her 2004 Coach of the Year.  While head coach, Eisenhower placed top 10 in the MCCA Class A State Finals 10 times.  Eisenhower also competed successfully in the MHSAA Competitive Cheer format under Mary's direction in 1994 & 1995.  Mary has also taken her teams to the UCA National High School Cheerleading Championships in Orlando, Florida.  Her teams have placed as high as 4th and her partner stunt groups have placed as high as 3rd.  In addition, Mary has judged the MHSAA competitive cheer and sideline cheerleading formats for 10 years.   
     Mary credits the success of her teams to the dedication of the athletes, parents, and coaching staff as well as the numerous people who have helped throughout the years.  It is Mary's firm belief that a coach can best serve his/her team by providing a wide variety of experiences.  She also believes that no coach can (or should have to) do it alone.  Thus, Michigan Spirit was born.  Michigan Spirit can help you take your team to the next level like no one else can. 
Professional Experience
     Physical Education Teacher- 6+ years
     Coach/Advisor Eisenhower Cheerleading- 13 years
     Speaker- National, Regional and State Conferences
     Published Reserach in JOHPERD
     Michigan Cheerleading Coaches Association Executive Board- 2 years
     MHSAA Competitive Cheer Coach-  2 years
     MHSAA Registered Competive Cheer Judge and Official- 11 years
     Masters Degree in Health Education (4.0 GPA)
     Bachelors of Science in Teaching Physical Education and Biology with Honors
     Associates of Applied Science- Veterinary Technician Summa Cum Laude
     Associates of Arts- Valedictorian
     Cheerleader- 6 years
     Dance- 11 years
     Gymnastics- 7 years
Awards
     2004 MCCA Coach of the Year
     2004 MCCA Class A State Champion Coach
     2004 UCA Nationals 3rd Place Partner Stunt Champion Coach
     2003 MCCA Coach of the Year Nominee
     2003 MCCA Class A State Runner-Up Coach
     2003 UCA Nationals 4th Place Small Coed Champion Coach
     10-time MCCA Class A State Finalist Coach
     Former MCCA State Sportsmanship Award Coach
     2003 MAHPERD Secondary Physical Education Teacher of the Year
     2003 MCCA Coach of the Year Nominee
     Wayne State University- Graduate-Professional Scholarship
     Eastern Michigan University- Regents Scholarship
     1998 NASPE Physical Education Major of the Year
     1992 Iams Scholarship Winner
     1989 MCCA Scholarship Award Recipient
2004 MCCA Class A State Champion Coach
Photo Courtesy of
Jeff Garland Photography
Professional Memberships
     Michigan Cheerleading Coaches Association- Trustee
     Michigan Cheerleading Judges Association
     National Spirit Federation
     Competitive Cheer Coaches Association of Michigan
     United States All-Star Federation
      American Assoc. of Cheerleading Coaches and Advisors- Safety Certification
     American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
     Michigan Association of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
2004 MCCA Coach of the Year, Mary Frances Milke
with husband, Jeff.
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