Emilee just graduated with a 3.92 GPA and over 600 hours of community service, coaching youth cheer, receiving an Aspiring Leader Award.
Thank you for supporting Emilee in this competition. Your participation made a huge impact for the Why Not You Foundation and their mission to empower change in the world, one individual at a time and one child at a time.
What is Youth Athlete of the Year?
Learn MoreEmilee is passionate about cheerleading and supporting her cheer teammates. She enjoys the physicality and ability to push herself to try the hard stunts. She is frequently called the cheerleader’s cheerleader. She truly wants everyone to succeed. She has competed in cheer competitions and enjoys the rush of performing. And now, through coaching, she is able to share that passion with the youth and help them achieve their goals.
Emilee is inspired by people who are successful in their craft, who are not afraid to show their struggle and ask for help when necessary, and who are willing to help others. Her sister is a huge inspiration as Emilee has watched her struggle with mental health and a learning disability, but has pushed through to obtain a college degree and land a job working as a veterinary assistant.
Watching Emilee coach youth (ages 5-10), the patience she shows, and the encouragement she gives them makes me a very proud mother. In Jan 2026, she choreographed a routine and took her kids to Nationals where they won first in their division. She also won the Merced County Inspiring Leader award for her work with the youth.
Colossal is a nationally registered professional fundraiser that inspires people to advocate for themselves and those in need. Through online competitions like Youth Athlete of the Year, Colossal offers participants the opportunity to make their mark while also making a big impact.
