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Lebanon Today
By the People, for the People
Mt. Juliet Cheer Coach Kenzi Hambrick Leads Team to National Title
Hambrick's passion for cheerleading and mentoring young athletes shines through in her work with the Mt. Juliet Christian Academy squad.
Apr. 6, 2026 at 2:25am
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Kenzi Hambrick, a Lebanon native and graduate of Mt. Juliet High School, has been the head cheerleading coach at Mt. Juliet Christian Academy since 2017. Under her leadership, the MJCA cheer team has found tremendous success, including a recent national championship win. Hambrick's dedication to her athletes extends beyond the mat, as she strives to be a positive role model and instill values of resilience and faith.
Why it matters
Hambrick's story highlights the impact that passionate, values-driven coaches can have on young athletes. By focusing on character development alongside athletic achievement, Hambrick is helping to shape the next generation of strong, confident women in the Mt. Juliet community.
The details
As the head coach of the MJCA varsity cheer team, Hambrick is responsible for all aspects of the program, from financial planning to routine choreography. She has a reputation for pushing her athletes to adapt quickly to changes, which paid off at this year's national competition where MJCA took home first place in several categories and was awarded Best Choreography. Hambrick's coaching philosophy centers on sharing her love of Christ and cheer with her team, while also holding them accountable to their commitments.
- Hambrick started coaching the MJCA fifth and sixth grade cheer team in 2013.
- Hambrick was hired as the high school varsity coach in 2017 by former coach Paul Christenson.
- MJCA competed at the national championship event in Raleigh, North Carolina earlier this year.
The players
Kenzi Hambrick
The head cheerleading coach at Mt. Juliet Christian Academy, Hambrick is a Lebanon native and third-generation cheerleader who has dedicated herself to mentoring young athletes.
Paul Christenson
The former head coach of the MJCA cheer program, Christenson hired Hambrick in 2017 and entrusted her with building the team into a competitive squad.
What they’re saying
“Winning is not the end goal, our end goal was getting these students into heaven and I truly feel that way.”
— Kenzi Hambrick, Head Cheerleading Coach, Mt. Juliet Christian Academy
“Being a teenager is hard and I want to be the coach that these athletes need not only on the mat, but off.”
— Kenzi Hambrick, Head Cheerleading Coach, Mt. Juliet Christian Academy
What’s next
Hambrick and the MJCA cheer team will look to defend their national title at next year's competition in Raleigh.
The takeaway
Kenzi Hambrick's dedication to mentoring young athletes and instilling values of faith, resilience, and excellence has transformed the MJCA cheer program into a national powerhouse. Her story serves as an inspiring example of the positive impact that passionate, values-driven coaches can have on their communities.
