Coaches

Katie Birkhead

Head Varsity Coach, Cheer Program Director

Hi everyone! My name is Katie Birkhead and I am the Cheer Director and Head Varsity Football, Basketball, and Competition Cheerleading Coach at Collins Hill. This will be my 8th year coaching here at The Hill and I also teach 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!!


Brian Savage

JV Head Coach

Bio coming soon! 

brian.savage@gcpsk12.org  

Keeley Linnell

9th Grade Head Coach, GameDay Assistant Coach

My name is Keeley Linnell and I am the 9th grade football and basketball cheerleading coach for the 2024-2025 season! This is my 4th 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! 

keeley.linnell@gcpsk12.org