Cheer/Dance Team

Cheer/Dance Team


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Cheer/Dance Coaching Staff

Makenzie Stephens

Makenzie Stephens

Head Coach

Makenzie is a dedicated dance professional with a strong background in dance education, choreography, and leadership. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology with a minor in Dance, graduating from Bowling Green State University, and recently completed her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Eastern Michigan University.

Makenzie is a dedicated dance professional with a strong background in dance education, choreography, and leadership. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology with a minor in Dance, graduating from Bowling Green State University, and recently completed her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Eastern Michigan University.

Dance has been a central part of her life for over 24 years. It has provided her with opportunities to develop discipline, teamwork, creativity, and leadership.

Her experience includes competitive dance training, choreography, performance, and teaching a variety of styles.

Throughout her collegiate dance career, she served as a student choreographer for the University Dance Alliance and Bowling Green State University's Dance Repertory Ensemble, creating and presenting original works for performance.

Most recently, she worked as a member of the Detroit Tigers Rally Cats, engaging with fans through promotions, crowd interaction, choreography, and entertainment.

Her background in psychology and counseling, combined with her extensive dance experience, allows her to connect with athletes and performers in a meaningful way while promoting teamwork, accountability, confidence, and personal growth. She is passionate about helping dancers and cheerleaders develop their skills, reach their goals, and discover the joy that comes from performing.

She is excited to be here with the Findlay Force as the inaugural spirit team coach!

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Delainey Thompson

Delainey Thompson

Assistant Coach

Delainey has been dancing for 16 years and spent many of those years training, performing and competing in competitive dance. Through her experience, she has developed discipline, dedication, confidence, and a true passion for dance. She is excited to assist and help create a positive, and encouraging environment for the dance team. She looks forward to sharing her knowledge and enthusiasm while watching others grow.

Cheer/Dance Roster

Jordann Saffle

Jordann Saffle

Jordann brings an incredible background to our inaugural Flight Crew, and we couldn’t be more excited to have her helping bring the energy all season long.

A message from Jordann:

“Hi! I’m Jordann Saffle, and I’m so excited to be joining the Findlay Force Flight Crew! I have over 20 years of dance experience, including five seasons as a professional NBA dancer with the Cleveland Cavaliers organization. During my final professional season, I served as a team captain, and I’m excited to bring that leadership experience to the Flight Crew during our inaugural season. I can’t wait to get started and help create an amazing game day experience for our Force fans! 💙❤️”

This is just the beginning! Our Flight Crew is ready to bring excitement, entertainment, and unforgettable game-day moments to Force hockey.🤩

Lily Webb

Lily Webb

We are so excited to officially introduce Lily to the Findlay Force family! Her passion for dance, years of experience, and love for performing make her an incredible addition to our inaugural Flight Crew Spirit team.

A message from Lily:

“Hey everyone! I’m Lily Webb, and I am over the moon excited to be a part of the 2026-2027 Flight Crew Spirit team! I am a dancer and choreographer with 18 years of experience and am well-trained in a multitude of genres. As a dancer, I have won numerous awards, including multiple National Championships. I continue to receive recognition and scholarships from some of the industry’s top dancers and choreographers. I can’t wait to share my passion for dance, and I’m so excited to show my love for performing with all of the amazing Findlay Force fans!”

Emalee Noel

Emalee Noel

We are beyond excited to continue adding local athletes to our organization and can’t wait to show you what Findlay’s dance community is made of!

A message from Emalee:

“Hello! My name is Emalee, and I am 19 years old from Findlay, Ohio! I am beyond excited to continue my dance career. Dance has been such a huge part of my life for the past 15 years. I’ve trained in tap, jazz, lyrical, and hip hop throughout my dance journey. I also recently became a dance teacher at Becky’s School of Dance. I have such a passion for dance, and I am so excited to have the opportunity to continue doing what I love while helping bring the energy to Force game days!
I can’t wait to meet all of the amazing fans and be a part of this incredible inaugural season. Let’s Go Force!” 💙❤️

Jasmine Smith

Jasmine Smith

We are excited to have Jasmine join us for our inaugural season and can’t wait for her to bring her passion and energy to game days this year.

A message from Jasmine:

“Hi everyone! I’m Jasmine Smith, and I’m so excited to be a part of the 2026-2027 Flight Crew Spirit Team! I’m from McComb, Ohio and have been dancing for 16 years. I currently dance on the Tiffin University Dance Team and love performing, choreographing, and sharing my passion for dance with others. I’m so excited for this new experience, the opportunity to continue growing as a dancer, and to be a part of the Flight Crew’s inaugural season while bringing energy and excitement to all of the Findlay Force fans!”

Megan Slough

Megan Slough

From years of competitive dance experience to inspiring the next generation of dancers, Megan brings great talent and enthusiasm to our Flight Crew.
We can’t wait for Force fans to see the energy she brings to game nights this season!

A message from Megan:

“Hey everyone! I’m Megan Slough, and I am so excited to be a part of the 2026-2027 Flight Crew Spirit Team! I am the Assistant Director and a Lead Instructor at A Step Above Dance Studio in Lima, Ohio, where I have the privilege of sharing my love for dance with students of all ages. I grew up as a competitive dancer, and performing has always been one of my biggest passions. Throughout my competitive career, I was honored with multiple performance awards recognizing my stage presence, showmanship, and passion for entertaining. There’s nothing I love more than bringing energy to a crowd and creating performances that get people excited, and I can’t wait to bring that same enthusiasm to the sidelines, connect with the amazing Findlay Force fans, and help make this season one to remember. Go Force! 💙❤️”

Brooke Bull

Brooke Bull

Brooke is joining us all the way from Michigan! If talented dancers are willing to travel across state lines to be part of what we’re building, that should tell you something… The Cube is going to be the place to be this fall! ❤️🤍💙

A message from Brooke:

“Hi everyone! I’m Brooke, and I’m so excited to be joining the team this season! I’ve been dancing for over 15 years and have trained in jazz, pom, and hip hop. Dance has always been a huge passion of mine, and I’m incredibly grateful for this opportunity. I’m looking forward to growing as a dancer, performing, and making unforgettable memories with this amazing team. I can’t wait to see what this season brings! 💙✨❤️”

Rileigh Highland

Rileigh Highland

From the dance studio to The Cube, Rileigh is ready to bring her passion, experience, and energy to every game day. We are so excited to have her as part of the Flight Crew and can’t wait for you all to meet her!

From the dance studio to The Cube, Rileigh is ready to bring her passion, experience, and energy to every game day. We are so excited to have her as part of the Flight Crew and can’t wait for you all to meet her!

A message from Rileigh:

“Hey everyone! I am Rileigh Highland, and I am extremely excited to be a part of the 2026–2027 Flight Crew Spirit Team! I have been dancing for 22 years, and it has always been one of my biggest passions. I grew up as a competitive dancer and now have the opportunity to share that passion by teaching dance to students of all ages at A Step Above Dance Studio in Lima, Ohio. I love performing, connecting with others, and bringing energy and excitement to every performance. I can’t wait to cheer on the Findlay Force, engage with the incredible fans, and help create an unforgettable game-day atmosphere all season long. I’m so grateful for this opportunity and can’t wait for this season! Go Force! 💙❤️”

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