About JT2 Events & Productions
Meet the Team Behind the Magic
JT2 Events & Productions was founded by three passionate industry professionals united by a shared vision: To create the ultimate cheer and dance competition experience.
Our Story
What is JT2
Jennifer, Trisha, and Trisha — three women with decades of combined experience in competitive cheer and dance, event production, and sports marketing.
We came together with a simple but ambitious goal: to create a competition that sets a new standard for the industry. One that prioritizes athletes, celebrates excellence, and brings the cheer and dance community together on one of the world's biggest stages.
The Mr. Olympia weekend represents the pinnacle of fitness excellence. We believe cheer and dance athletes deserve that same level of recognition and production value. That's why we created the Olympia Cheer & Dance Competition.
"We're not just organizing a competition, we're building a community and creating moments that athletes will remember forever."
- JT2 Team
Jen Hendershott
Jennifer “Jen” Hendershott is an American IFBB Fitness champion, coach, entrepreneur, author, and speaker known for combining elite athletic performance with real-world coaching impact.
She trained in ballet, tap, and jazz throughout childhood before discovering cheerleading at 13. She went on to win the first-ever individual cheerleader competition in 1997 and helped lead her high school team to three state cheer championships.
Jen cheered at Wright State University before transferring to Ohio State University, where she was part of the cheer team (1994–1995) and later the Ohio State Dance Team (1995–1997).
Rising to prominence in the late 1990s and 2000s, she earned top honors including the IFBB Fitness International title (2005, 2009) and Fitness Olympia wins (2005, 2008). She became known for powerful, high-difficulty routines and standout stage presence rooted in dance, gymnastics, and cheer.
After retiring from competition, she founded Phat Camp and Get Phat Online to help clients build strength, confidence, and sustainable wellness. In 2026, she released her autobiography Life in One Shott and continues to coach and speak with a focus on resilience, performance, and personal growth.
Trisha Yocom
Trisha Rich Yocom is a former Ohio State University Cheerleader (1995–2000) and the Owner/Director of The Bounce Club in Powell, Ohio, which she has led since 2011.
With more than two decades in cheerleading and athlete development, she’s known for building strong technical foundations in tumbling, stunting, performance, and mindset.
As Founder and Head Coach of TBC All Stars, she created a full pathway from youth fundamentals to nationally competitive teams and a disciplined, family-centered gym culture.
She specializes in preparing high school athletes for collegiate cheer through skill development, recruiting education, and placement guidance.
A recipient of the Scarlet and Gray Award for Inspirational Leadership, she is recognized for consistent excellence, professionalism, and athlete-first mentorship.
Trisha Hart
Trisha Hart is an internationally recognized cheer choreographer, commentator, coach, and training-facility owner with 20+ years of elite cheer and dance leadership.
She has built and operated world-ranked programs across multiple states, developing long-term training systems and guiding teams to top finishes at major championships.
As a global choreographer and creative director, she’s known for innovative routine construction, high-scoring transitions, and performance execution strategy for athletes and programs worldwide.
She also serves as an on-air commentator for The Spirit Network and has been featured on major national TV outlets including MTV, Lifetime, The Price Is Right, Judge Judy, and America’s Funniest Home Videos.
A former Ohio State University Cheerleader, she brings deep experience in high-profile event performance, athlete development, and professional-level production.
Ben Schreiber
Ben Schreiber served as head coach of The Ohio State University cheer team from 2014–2025, leading the Buckeyes to top finishes at the UCA Collegiate National Championships, including runner-up in 2019 and third-place finishes in 2018, 2022, and 2023. In 2024 and 2025, Ohio State’s cheer and dance teams won the Spirit Program Gameday National Championship.
Before returning to Ohio State, where he cheered from 2004–2007, Schreiber was head coach at the University of Delaware, leading the Blue Hens to the 2014 UCA Division I Large Coed National Championship. He also has extensive experience with the Universal Cheerleaders Association and has served on Team USA’s coed national team.
In 2025, he founded The Stunt Doc LLC, where he works with middle school, high school, and college athletes across the country on partner stunts, pyramids, basket tosses, and tumbling.
Nikia Hovey
Nikia Hovey is a former collegiate dancer, cheerleader, and University of Virginia graduate who has spent more than 26 years coaching and mentoring athletes. She currently serves as Director of Student Attendance and Progress Monitoring with Springs Charter Schools in Southern California and is a 2-time World Champion All Star cheerleading coach with The California All Stars in San Marcos.
Over the course of her career, Nikia has led standout teams including Lady Bullets, Cali Coed, and Junior Mafia to numerous national and world championship titles. In addition to her work in cheer and education, she is an IFBB Pro Bikini Competitor and personal trainer and posing coach, working with lifestyle clients as well as NPC and IFBB competitors.
Her coaching philosophy centers on helping each athlete reach their goals through personalized, progressive, and supportive training.
Mission & Vision
Our Mission
To provide cheer and dance athletes with a world-class competition experience that celebrates their dedication, skill, and artistry. We're committed to fair judging, exceptional production, and creating a supportive community where every competitor can shine.
Our Vision
To become the premier cheer and dance competition in the United States, setting new standards for production quality, judging transparency, and athlete experience. We envision a future where our event is the highlight of every competitor's year.
Values
Athlete-First Experience
Every decision we make prioritizes the athlete experience, from stage design to judging criteria.
Transparent Judging
Clear scoring rubrics, detailed feedback, and conflict-free evaluation for every competitor.
High Production Value
World-class venue, professional lighting and sound, and a stage worthy of champions.
Community Building
Creating connections between athletes, coaches, and families that last beyond the competition.
Join us in Vegas
Be part of something special. Whether you're competing, sponsoring, or cheering from the stands.
