Meet our Staff
Abbey Mendez Peddycoart
Gym Owner
Abbey Peddycoart Mendez began her journey in cheerleading at a young age and quickly transitioned into coaching at just 19 years old. Abbey graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a B.A. in Communication. Her passion for the sport led her to Florida, where she became the Program Director of Boca Extreme in 2015. She quickly learned from the best. Under her leadership, Boca Extreme has become a key institution in developing not only skilled athletes but well-rounded individuals. Abbey places a strong emphasis on fostering a family-oriented environment, where athletes have a safe and supportive space to build confidence, grow, and excel both on and off the mat. Her commitment to creating a positive atmosphere has helped shape many young athletes into confident leaders. “Cheerleading has been a huge part of my life, it has given me some of my lifelong best friends who I call family. I hope Boca Extreme will be the place that kids can do the same”.
Allison Kleintop (Williams)
Office Manager/ Elite, Prep, & Class Coach
Coach Allison has been apart of the Boca Extreme family since 2009 starting as an athlete. She began coaching our Elite teams in her junior year of high school, and that’s when her love for cheerleading truly blossomed. Over the years, Coach Allison has helped athletes develop both their skills and confidence, inspiring them with her passion for the sport. In addition to her coaching role, Coach Allison also serves as the Office Manager at Boca Extreme. Outside of cheer, she works full-time as an Administrator at a hospital, balancing her commitment to both her teams and her professional career. Coach Allison is excited to continue building strong relationships and creating lasting memories with her athletes this year!
Jason Merslich
Elite & Class Coach
This is coach Jason’s ninth season with his Boca Extreme family! Jason brings over 20 years of cheer experience between high school, college and all star cheerleading. Jason started his cheer journey on Cooper City High School’s Small Coed team winning multiple State and National titles. Jason cheered for four years at the University of Florida where he then went on to earn his doctorate in physical therapy. In addition to coaching Jason is the clinic director for Select Physical Therapy in Lighthouse Point. Coach Jason has a strong passion for health and performance and is able to combine that with his love of cheerleading when coaching the athletes at Boca Extreme. Jason’s goal is to help each athlete reach their full potential in the gym and beyond.
Laura Merslich
Prep & Class Coach
Coach Laura has been a member of the Boca Extreme family since 2016, first as a cheer wife and then as a cheer mom. This year she is excited to join the team as a coach. Laura grew up as a gymnast and dancer but always dreamed of cheering in college. She attended Hope College, where she cheered for 4 years and continued to cheer for 2 years at the University of Florida while earning her doctorate in Physical Therapy. In addition to coaching, Laura works as a physical therapist with experience in pediatric sports rehabilitation. Laura is excited to watch her children grow with their teammates this year and to share her experience and love of cheerleading with all the athletes at Boca Extreme.
Nina Deblasio
Elite & Class Coach
Coach Nina is a passionate and dedicated coach with a deep-rooted background in the all-star cheer world. She has coached several variations of cheer and this is her first season with Boca Extreme! Coach Nina brings enthusiasm for the sport and passion for working with children. She started cheerleading at only 3 years old, and after experiencing an injury this season, Coach Nina plans to return to the mat. Outside of her athletic pursuits, she enjoys studying at FAU, majoring in Finance. Upon graduation, she plans to attend law school, combining her love for leadership, athletics, and academics, into a bright future. Coach Nina has fallen in love with the Boca Extreme family and is beyond excited to continue to watch her athletes grow on and off the mat!
Maddie Davis
Prep & Class Coach
This is Coach Maddie's first year joining the Boca Extreme family. While this is her first year coaching, prior to she has cheered for 13 years. Born and raised in Ohio, she began cheering at the age of 5, competing in All-Star cheer and reaching tumbling levels up to Level 5. She finished her All-Star career before starting school cheer and continued cheering when she moved to Florida during her junior year of high school. After graduating, Coach Maddie thought her time in the cheer world was over, but her love and excitement for the sport led her to become a coach. Outside of coaching, she is a freshman at Florida Atlantic University, majoring in health science with the goal of becoming a Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer. Coach Maddie is thrilled to be a part of the Boca Extreme family, and she looks forward to building strong connections and creating unforgettable experiences here!
Layla Brandt
Junior Coach
Coach Layla has essentially grown up in Boca Extreme as she has been in the gym since she was born! She feels privileged watching the business her mom started become such an amazing place she gets to go to everyday. Layla started coaching a performance team in 2019 and this year she coaches Tiny Princesses and Mini Majesty. In addition to coaching Layla is an athlete on Junior 3 Prodigy and Senior 4 Lady Legends this season. Outside of cheer Layla attends Spanish River High School and plays on the Varsity Softball team. “My goal is to push the athletes to their full potential while showing them the love for the sport that I have. I hope each athlete knows how much I love getting to watch them grow every day.”
Ella Markowicz
Junior Coach
Coach Ella is in her 7th year at Boca Extreme and her 2nd as a coach. Each year she has fallen more in love with the sport because of this program. Ella started off on performance team then made her way up to Elite on Youth Level One Monarchs. Ella coaches Tiny Princesses, and is on Senior Level 4 Lady Legends. She always looked up to the older girls and coaches as a young athlete and is excited to now lead by example. In addition, Ella is on the Boca High Varsity Cheer team. She loves all the athletes that she coaches, and hopes they are successful in every way. “Cheerleading and Boca Extreme hold such a special place in my heart and I couldn’t imagine my life without them and I’m beyond grateful to share my passion with these kids.”
Sage Armer
Summer Camp Coach
