Coaches
Katie Birkhead
Head Varsity Coach, Cheer Program Director
Hi everyone! My name is Katie Birkhead and I am the Cheer Director, Head Varsity Football and Competition Cheerleading Coach at Collins Hill. This will be my 7th year coaching here at The Hill and I will also be teaching 9th grade Biology. I have a long 14 year history in cheerleading through all-stars, high-school, and as a collegiate cheerleader including a member of the 2014 UCA National Champion Small Coed team at Columbus State University! Ahh Cougs!!
Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions, concerns, or just to say hello! katie.birkhead@gcpsk12.org.
Can’t wait for another great season!! GO EAGLES!!
Keeley Linnell
9th Grade Head Coach, GameDay & Competition Assistant Coach
My name is Keeley Linnell and I am the 9th grade football and basketball cheerleading coach for the 2022-2023 season! This is my 2nd year teaching and coaching at Collins Hill High School. Starting at 8 years old I competed for Premier Athletics Allstars and Ace Allstars competing in the NCA Championships in Dallas, TX. My school squad cheerleading started in 7th grade and my high school team was state runner up twice and received bids to the UCA Nationals in Disney World. I am excited to continue my cheerleading career as an Eagle at Collins Hill!