Tasia Berger
Head Coach & Program Director
Coach Tasia grew up in Burnsville, MN where she was a member of the Burnsville High School Cheer Team. There, she cheered for football, basketball, hockey, and wrestling. Additionally, she was a member of the Varsity Competition Team. She served as a captain for 2 years and was chosen as Cheerleader of the Year by her Coaches. Coach Tasia continued cheering at Minnesota State University - Mankato where she cheered for Football and Division 1 Men's Hockey and served as a captain during her junior year. She also was a 3 year member of Northern Elite Inferno - a level 6 all star cheer team.
Coach Tasia began her coaching career in 2004, when she was 18 years old, at Lake Crystal Wellcome Memorial High School. She has also coached at Stillwater High School (2007-08) and Apple Valley High School(2008-2015). During her time at AVHS, she lead the competitive team to two 4th place finishes, three 2nd place finishes and one championship at the State competition. In 2012, the team won a National title at WOW Factor Nationals. Coach Tasia also lead the team to an 11th place finish in 2014 and a 10th place finish in 2015 at the National High School Cheerleading Championship in Orlando, FL. Additionally, the sideline team earned several top recognitions at the MCCA Cheer Off. During the 2014-15 season, she was a Minnesota Cheer Coach of the Year nominee. Coach Tasia also helped develop a growing youth program in Apple Valley that offers an opportunity for K-8 students to cheer!
In 2015, after moving her family to Somerset, she was thrilled to be given the opportunity to coach the cheer team at SHS. Coach Tasia is looking forward to continuing the growth of Somerset Cheer, and can't wait to see where this journey takes the program!
Coach Tasia is the Clerk for the Village of Somerset. She and her husband, Marcus, have 2 daughters as well as 3 fur babies, Roxy, Macy , and Maverick. They also are a frequent foster family for Save-A-Bull Rescue! In her free time, she enjoys photography, going to concerts, and spending time with family.
"I believe in coaching the whole athlete. Being a cheerleader is more than just cheering on the sidelines or on the competition mat. It's about being an ambassador for your school and community. It's about being a leader. It's about being selfless and doing what's best for your TEAM. I am so grateful to still be connected to the sport that has given me so much over the past 20+ years. I hope to be able to continue sharing my love and igniting a spark & passion in the next generation of cheerleaders! "
Coach Tasia began her coaching career in 2004, when she was 18 years old, at Lake Crystal Wellcome Memorial High School. She has also coached at Stillwater High School (2007-08) and Apple Valley High School(2008-2015). During her time at AVHS, she lead the competitive team to two 4th place finishes, three 2nd place finishes and one championship at the State competition. In 2012, the team won a National title at WOW Factor Nationals. Coach Tasia also lead the team to an 11th place finish in 2014 and a 10th place finish in 2015 at the National High School Cheerleading Championship in Orlando, FL. Additionally, the sideline team earned several top recognitions at the MCCA Cheer Off. During the 2014-15 season, she was a Minnesota Cheer Coach of the Year nominee. Coach Tasia also helped develop a growing youth program in Apple Valley that offers an opportunity for K-8 students to cheer!
In 2015, after moving her family to Somerset, she was thrilled to be given the opportunity to coach the cheer team at SHS. Coach Tasia is looking forward to continuing the growth of Somerset Cheer, and can't wait to see where this journey takes the program!
Coach Tasia is the Clerk for the Village of Somerset. She and her husband, Marcus, have 2 daughters as well as 3 fur babies, Roxy, Macy , and Maverick. They also are a frequent foster family for Save-A-Bull Rescue! In her free time, she enjoys photography, going to concerts, and spending time with family.
"I believe in coaching the whole athlete. Being a cheerleader is more than just cheering on the sidelines or on the competition mat. It's about being an ambassador for your school and community. It's about being a leader. It's about being selfless and doing what's best for your TEAM. I am so grateful to still be connected to the sport that has given me so much over the past 20+ years. I hope to be able to continue sharing my love and igniting a spark & passion in the next generation of cheerleaders! "
Anna Johnson
Assistant Coach & Assistant Program Director
Coach Anna grew up in New Richmond, WI. There she went to New Richmond High School and was a football cheerleader for 3 years. After graduation she went straight in the workforce and took some classes to become Teacher Qualified in the child care setting.
In 2010 Coach Anna moved to Somerset and worked at a daycare center, then was a nanny, before starting at the School district in 2013. She is currently a scheduler at Hudson Physicians. Coach Anna joined our staff in 2017.
Coach Anna and her husband, Nicholas, have two children and 3 four legged babies, Mallie, Axel, and Rex. In her free time Coach Anna enjoys going north, 4-wheeling, spending time with family, playing outside with kids and her puppies, and watching reality TV (die-hard Bachelor fan!).
In 2010 Coach Anna moved to Somerset and worked at a daycare center, then was a nanny, before starting at the School district in 2013. She is currently a scheduler at Hudson Physicians. Coach Anna joined our staff in 2017.
Coach Anna and her husband, Nicholas, have two children and 3 four legged babies, Mallie, Axel, and Rex. In her free time Coach Anna enjoys going north, 4-wheeling, spending time with family, playing outside with kids and her puppies, and watching reality TV (die-hard Bachelor fan!).
Rashanda Bruce
Jr. Spartans Coach
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Tsola Bell
Performance Team Coach