TIFTON, GA - Tift County Schools is proud to announce the appointment of Erica Gann as the new Head Competition Cheer Coach at Tift County High School. Coach Gann brings a wealth of experience and a deep-rooted passion for cheerleading, youth development, and Blue Devil pride.
Coach Gann currently serves as the CTAE Career Exploration teacher at Northeast Middle School and has built an impressive coaching resume over the years. Most recently, she was the Assistant Coach for Tift County JV Football Cheerleading (2024-2025) and a volunteer coach for Tift County Middle School Sideline Cheerleading (2023). Prior to returning to Tift County, she served as the Head Coach for Irwin County Varsity Cheerleading (2021-2023), leading both sideline and competition squads, and as an Assistant Coach during the 2020-2021 season.
Her additional coaching experience includes serving as Head Coach for Tift County Varsity Gymnastics (2019) and Assistant Coach (2017-2018). She has worked with youth for over a decade through pageant and confidence training since 2014 and as a tumbling coach with Dream It Gymnastics (2013-2014).
A proud 2012 graduate of Tift County High School, Coach Gann cheered competitively all four years and also participated in basketball cheer her freshman year. She holds an Associate of Science degree from ABAC, a Bachelor’s degree in Education from Valdosta State University (2017), and both a Master’s and Specialist degree from Georgia Southwestern State University.
Tift County High School Principal Jennifer Johnson shared her excitement, stating, “Coach Gann is not only an accomplished coach but also a proud Blue Devil alum who understands the tradition, expectations, and heart of our community. Her experience, leadership, and dedication to student growth—both on and off the mat—make her the perfect fit for this role.
Tift County Athletic Director Chris Martin echoed those sentiments, adding “We are thrilled to welcome Coach Gann to this position. Her competitive spirit and background in both gymnastics and cheer will bring tremendous value to our program. She knows what it means to wear the ‘T’ and is committed to building a strong, disciplined, and high-energy team that represents Tift County with excellence.”
Please join us in congratulating Coach Erica Gann as she steps into this exciting new role. We look forward to the continued success and growth of our Competition Cheer program under her leadership.