Meet our Owner
Welcome to Legacy! I’m Abi O’Bannon, and it’s great to have you here. As a Bryan native, I find immense joy in giving back to the community that has supported me throughout my life. My greatest passion lies in teaching the youth of today, inspiring them to reach full potential and become the leaders of tomorrow.
With 26 years in the cheerleading and dance industry, I have a wealth of knowledge that I love getting to share with the children of our community. I’ve had the opportunity to cheer for two NCA College National Champion teams (Navarro College and Texas A&M). After college I went on to coach the Texas A&M Cheer Squad, a 3X Collegiate National Champion. My background in dance includes competitive experience in Jazz, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Tap, and Country Western Swing. My many years in these sports have equipped me to guide our athletes in their own athletic experiences. I aim to foster a safe and supportive environment that encourages skill growth and helps develop outstanding athletes both on and off the competition stage.
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Meet our Coaches
The staff here at Legacy Athletics is excited to meet you and share their love of cheerleading, gymnastics, and dance with your kids!
Kristin Wilson
Dance Instructor
With over 15 years of dance experience I have trained and performed in tap, ballet, jazz, pointe, lyrical, and hip hop. During High school I served as a captain for the drill team and was selected for perform in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade all four years of high school. I have also had the opportunity to perform at SuperBowl XXXVIII.
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Following high school, I was a proud member of the Texas A&M Dance Team from 2005-2009.
In addition to performing, I have a passion for teaching and mentoring young dancers. I have been teaching at Legacy for multiple seasons now and focusing on strong technique, performance quality, and confidence. I also bring adjudication experience, having served as a judge with MDDT Texas for the past four years.
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Dance has always been my passion and my platform to inspire, confident, disciplined, and expressive dancers both on and off the stage.
Amy Liefer
Dance Instructor
Amy is from Kingwood, Texas, where she began her dance training at the age of three. She was a member of the Kingwood Fillies, earned multiple national championship titles during her time on the team. Amy continued her dance career at Auburn University, where she was a three-year member of the Tiger Paws Dance Team.
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Following graduation, Amy went on to dance professionally as an Atlanta Falcons Cheerleader for five seasons. During her time in the NFL, she had the opportunity to perform internationally in London and on football's biggest stage at the Super Bowl.
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Amy is currently in her eighth season as the Head Coach of the Dance Team at Texas A&M University. Under her leadership, the program has returned to the collegiate competition floor and has captured three National Championships.
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She is passionate about being apart of the Legacy staff and finds her greatest fulfillment in developing a lifelong love for dance, just as her own teachers did for her throughout her journey.
Ayla Justus
Dance Instructor
Hey There! My name is Ayla, and I've been dancing since I was two year old. I trained at a pre-professional ballet school where I had the opportunity to perform in classical ballets such as The Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty, and Swan Lake. In high school, I was on the drill team and served as Senior Lieutenant, which helped grow my leadership and teaching skills. I later came to Texas A&M University, where I danced on the Aggie Dance Team for two years and currently majoring in dance science. Through both my training and education, I place a strong emphasis on dancer safety, proper technique, and creating a positive learning experience.
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I love teaching at Legacy Athletics because it feels like a family, where everyone supports one another. I enjoy getting to share my passion while helping dancers grow as artist and individuals.
Faith Fry
Dance Instructor
Hi, My name is Faith! I am a sophomore at Texas A&M University and love the color purple and riding horses. I started my dance training at 4 years old and have competed in numerous styles. I have been a principal dancer and ballet soloist for BCAA for the last three years. In the time I have had various roles in The Nutcracker, Four Seasons, Alice and Wonderland, and Carnival of the Animals. Most of which were performed on Pointe.
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My favorite styles of dance are ballet, jazz, and musical theater but I also have experience in tap and lyrical as well.
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What I love most about Legacy Athletics is the community. Everyone here is so welcoming and kind. The teachers are amazing and each student come in excited and ready to learn, making this studio truly a home away form home.
Sydney Dias
Dance/Cheer Instructor
Hi! My Name is Sydney and I've been dancing since I was 2! I've done drill team, studio dance, and I am now a collegiate dancer on the Aggie Dance Team. My passion for dance started when I was young, along with it came a love for tumbling. In fact, I started teaching myself how to do more advanced skills in my own backyard for fun. I am in my junior year at Texas A&M and majoring in Psychology.
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I love sharing my love for dance and tumbling with the student of Legacy Athletics. Getting to know them and watching them grow has been such a blessing that I do not take for granted. I am so blessed to have a job that I enjoy so much with such wonderful people.
Brook'Lyn Burke
Dance/Preschool Instructor
Hi! My name is Brook'Lyn, and i am currnetly a 3-year member of the Aggie Dance Team. I began dancing and competeing when I was 10 years old, and competed with my studio until i graduated high school. I was also a member and captain of my high school dance team. My favorite genres are jazz and hip hop.
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During my dance career I have been awarded numerous NDA national titles with both my high school and the University of Texas at Dallas. I am an NDA All-American Dancer and have done guest choreography for both studio and schools.
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I have loved getting to be a part of Legacy because the kids are amazing and I have enjoyed getting to teach them all. In the short time that I have been involved I have already made some incredible connections with the kids and I love working with all of them and seeing them grow as dancers.
Emma Fulton
Preschool/Cheer Instructor
Hi, I’m Emma! Cheerleading has been a huge part of my life for as long as I can remember. I grew up as a competitive cheerleader at Woodlands Elite and cheered for A&M Consolidated High School, where I also competed at the UIL State Competition.
Throughout my competitive cheer career, I've been fortunate to win three NCA national titles and The Summit Competition!
I am currently a student at Texas A&M University studying nursing. I'm so grateful for the amazing coached I have has along the way who have guided and impacted me as much as they have. I'm passionate about giving back to the sport and love to encourage, motivate, and inspire the next generation of cheerleaders, just like my coaches did for me.
Olivia Thomas
Preschool/Dance Instructor
Hi, my name is Olivia! I am so excited to be apart of the Legacy Family. My dance career didn't start until later in my childhood but once in high school I was a member of my drill team and served as both a Junior Lieutenant and a Senior Lieutenant. Both of these positions progressed me forward as a dancer, leader, and teammate.
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When I am not dancing, you can usually find me reading, laughing with my roommates, or finding new ways to stay inspired. I am majoring in Elementary education, and teaching is something i am very passionate about. Getting to teach at Legacy is a perfect combination for me because I get to grow as an educator while doing what i love most, dancing and pouring into the next generation of dancers.
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I can't wait to learn, lead, and make memories with everyone at Legacy!
Grace Guess
Preschool/Cheer Instructor
Hi!! I'm Grace, I am currently a junior at Bryan High and this will be my 5th year cheering sideline after 10 years of competitive cheer! In this time I have won numerous competitions and I am a 2X NCA All American Cheerleader.
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Cheer and tumbling have always had my heart, and I love using that passion to teach the littles and help them frow in confidence, skills, and love for the sport. Watching athletes fall in love with cheer is my favorite part of coaching.
Kiersten Lytle
Preschool/Cheer Instructor
Hi! I'm Kiersten and I'm into my 4th year of cheer at A&M Consolidated High School. I've had the opportunity to compete at both UIL State Championship and NCA Nationals, and every season makes me fall more in love with the sport.
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Cheer isnt just something I do - it's something I'm truly passionate about. I love pushing myself, growing, and especially teaching others what I've learned along the way.
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I'm so excited to officially be apart of the Legacy family and even more excited to help young athletes build confidence, reach their goals, and level up their skills every day.