Portsmouth Youth Cheerleading

WELCOME TO PORTSMOUTH YOUTH CHEERLEADING

Portsmouth Youth Cheer (PYC) is dedicated to providing girls and boys ages 4-14 with a positive and encouraging environment focused on the fundamentals of cheerleading. Athletes will learn motions, sideline cheers, jumps, tumbling and stunting skills in a safe and inclusive environment. We are a competitive cheerleading organization supporting Portsmouth Youth Football.

Coaching Staff:

Casey Clickener - Co-Founder and Director

Coach Casey brings 9 years of youth coaching and 12 years of cheerleading experience to the program. Coach Casey is a graduate of the University of New Hampshire and Boston College. She works in operation management and coaches Portsmouth High School varsity cheerleading.

Coach Casey coaches Mini Mates and Tiny Pearls!

Casey Clickener

Sam Freni - Co-Founder and Director

Coach Sam has 15 years of coaching experience across multiple programs. Coach Sam cheered for 8 years growing up in Bow, NH, where she was a 4x captain and State Runner-Up. Coach Sam joined the Clipper Ship in 2018, coaching Varsity Cheerleading at Portsmouth High School. She’s a proud UNH graduate, works in Technology and lives in Dover, NH.

Coach Sam coaches Mini Mates and Tiny Pearls!

Sam Freni

Coach Brooke

Coach Brooke has seven years of coaching experience across numerous different programs ranging in ages 5-14. This is her second season with Portsmouth. Growing up Coach Brooke was a competitive dancer and switched to cheerleading in high school. Coach Brooke is a graduate of UNH and is a middle school teacher. Outside of practice she enjoys spending time with her husband, traveling, and reading on the beach.

Coach Brooke coaches Crew!

Coach Brooke

Coach Marisa

Marisa’s life in cheerleading spans from the blue mats of high school to years of dedicated coaching. While her time as an athlete built her foundation, it was her transition into coaching that sparked a deeper love for the sport—focusing on strategy, discipline, and the growth of her athletes. After a four-year hiatus to focus on raising her son, Marisa is returning to the sidelines with a refreshed perspective. Her time as a stay-at-home mom has deepened her commitment to patience and encouragement, reinforcing the vital role a coach plays in a child’s development. Now, as a PYC coach, Marisa combines technical expertise with a "mom’s heart." She is dedicated to developing not just skilled athletes, but confident and resilient individuals, and she is thrilled to lead the next generation.

Coach Marisa coaches Crew!

Coach Marisa

Becky Godin

Coach Becky was a competitive cheerleader for 12 years before joining the Clipper Ship. This will be her 9th year with the Portsmouth cheerleading program. Coach Becky believes in leading by example — during practices, you can find her demonstrating motions, tumbling, stunts, and (most importantly) a positive attitude! Coach Becky graduated from UNH in 2020. She works in oral surgery and is working towards becoming a dentist herself!

Coach Becky coaches Sailors!

Becky Godin

Maddie Setear

This will be Maddie’s fourth year as a Clipper. In 2021, Maddie received her Biomedical Engineering degree from the University of Rhode Island. She currently works as an engineer, right here, in Portsmouth! Maddie brings 10 years of competitive cheerleading experience to PYC. Her favorite thing about coaching youth cheer is seeing the beginning of lifelong friendships.

Coach Maddie coaches Sailors!

Maddie Setear

Kaylina Scott

Introducing Coach Kaylina! This will be her fourth year coaching our Clippers. Prior to beginning her coaching career, Kaylina was a competitive cheerleader for over 14 years! Throughout her athletic career, Coach Kaylina has competed on some of the most prestigious stages the cheer world has to offer, including the College National Cheer Competition in Daytona Beach, FL as a member of the Southern New Hampshire University Cheerleading team. Kaylina brings a professional, positive, and energetic presence to our middle school youth program. She is dedicated to developing well-rounded athletes by building confidence, refining technical skills, and fostering teamwork both on and off the mat.

Coach Kaylina coaches Captains!

Kaylina Scott

Katie Thibodeau

Coach Katie is a Portsmouth High School graduate with 4 years of Portsmouth cheerleading experience! Coach Katie brings 2 years of youth coaching experience and coaches PHS JV. Coach Katie’s favorite thing about coaching is watching the progress of her team throughout the season. We’re lucky to have Coach Katie!

Coach Katie coaches Captains!

Katie Thibodeau

Maddie Purdy

Coach Maddie brings over 13 years of cheer experience to this program, 9 of those years spent in All-Star cheer. She most recently cheered at ECE from 2023–2025, while also balancing high school cheer during her junior and senior years. Coach Maddie is a 3x Captain. Throughout her career, Maddie has competed on some of the biggest stages in cheerleading, including Cheersport (Atlanta, GA), NCA (Dallas, TX), The Cheerleading Worlds and The Summit at ESPN Wide World of Sports (Orlando, FL). Her and her team earned a 3rd place finish at The Summit in 2024!

Maddie began her coaching journey in 2020, coaching a Tiny team for two seasons. She has continued to grow as a coach while helping coach teams at PYC for the past three years. She absolutely loves coaching and watching the athletes grow, gain new skills, make new friendships, and fall in love with the sport of cheer! Off the mat, you can find Coach Maddie working at a salon in Portsmouth as a licensed hairstylist!

Coach Maddie coaches Tiny Pearls and Mini Mates!

Maddie Purdy

Contact Info

Portsmouth Youth Football Association
PO Box 4223
Portsmouth, New Hampshire 03802

pyf.website@gmail.com

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