Guest Coach
JOSIE LINSON
A former student of Bethany Evans Tolley, Whitney started twirling at the age of 6. She also benefited from the instruction of Ann Nita McDonald. She competed in local, Texas State, Southwest Regional and National Competitions, winning over 100 titles throughout her career. Whitney then moved on to field twirling and was the 2004-2007 University of Texas Feature Twirler.
Whitney now enjoys spending time with her sweet children, Callum & Clara, and her husband Brad. She works for Sailpoint as an IT HR Manager, and teaches twirling lessons in the evenings and on the weekends. Whitney is also an NBTA Certified judge as well as the Judge for the State UIL Twirling Solo & Ensemble contest each Spring.
Coach
JASSANDRA SADLER
Co-Director & Coach
WHITNEY KING COONS
Kinsey started twirling in elementary school and has been with Twirl ATX since 2024. This fall she is a freshman Feature Twirler at Sam Houston State University.
Kinsey graduated from Claudia Taylor Johnson High School in San Antonio in May 2026, where she was a Feature Twirler and former member of the varsity dance team. She is a member of the 2025 National Winning Twirl ATX Diamonds. She also teaches dance and ballet classes in addition to doing Dance Folklorico.
Junior Coach
EMMA REGALADO
Anna has been twirling with the Twirl ATX Coaches since she was 7 years old. She is currently a junior and the Feature Twirler at Texas Tech University in Lubbock!
Anna graduated from Austin High School in May 2024, where she was the Feature Twirler. She is also a two-time Miss Texas' Teen Prelim Overall Talent Winner & the Non-Finalist variety Talent Winner in 2022 & 2023, as well as the 2024 Texas State Collegiate Downfield Champion, and 2026 College Miss Majorette of the Southwest.
Josie has been twirling with the Twirl ATX Coaches since she was 8 years old. She was a multi time State pageant winner and a 2018 UIL Texas State Solo & Ensemble Outstanding Performer, as well as a Feature Twirler at the University of Missouri from 2019-2023 and Round Rock High School (class of 2019).
Josie graduated from the University of Missouri in Spring 2023, and physical therapy school at San Angelo State University in Spring 2026. She currently lives and works in Missouri, but teaches lessons when she is back in Texas visiting family.
Junior Coach
KINSEY SIMEON
Junior Coach
ANNA LILIE
Jassandra began twirling at the age of 7 in her hometown of San Diego, CA. Her passion and dedication to the sport led her to compete in local, state, regional, and national competitions. She also had the honor of being a Feature Twirler for the University of Houston from 2016-2020!
Now settled in Austin, TX, Jassandra is recently married and enjoys spending her time with her husband and friends. They often attend various sports games, with a special love for Houston Basketball - Go Coogs! She currently works as a Donor Relations Coordinator at the Central Texas Food Bank.
A former student of Major Margaret Mann, Ashley started twirling at age 12 and competed in NBTA competitions into college winning many State & Regional titles. Ashley is an NBTA & AAU Certified Judge who has judged local & out-of-state contests, AAU Jr. Olympics, High School & College auditions, Canadian Nationals, and NBTA Nationals (AYOP). Ashley is also the 2021 recipient of the NBTA Texas State Texan Coach Award.
During the day, Ashley is a High School Social Studies teacher, and owner of Catch This! & TexasTwirl.com. When not teaching or judging, Ashley spends time with her children, Jason and Hailey, and her husband, Jay. Ashley also has an MBA from Texas State University and serves as the Twirl ATX Business Manager.
Hailey was born into twirling but started competing when she was 4. She is currently a sophomore at Vista Ridge High School, where she is also the Feature Twirler.
Hailey is the 2025 Junior Grand National Twirling Champion, and a 2x National Duet Champion, in addition to being a 3x member of the USA Twirling Team. She has a bronze medal from the 2025 Nations Cup in Turin, Italy, and will be competing in 4 events at the 2027 World Championship & Nations Cup in Liverpool, England.
Emma started twirling since she was 7 and has been with Twirl ATX since 2019. This fall she started her freshman year at the University of Texas!
Emma graduated from Westlake High School in May 2026, where she was the Feature Twirler and a mellophone section leader. She was a member of the 2025 National Winning Twirl ATX Diamonds, as well as being the 2026 Intermediate Senior Southwest Regional Solo, X-Strut, & Pageant Winner.
Junior Coach
HAILEY WOOD
Co-Director & Coach
ASHLEY CRAFT WOOD