ABOUT US

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With over 30 years of industry experience, we help cheerleading programmes build stronger teams, manage people effectively, and create thriving workplaces.

CheerHR was created to bridge the gap between traditional HR services and the unique needs of the cheerleading industry.

Our mission is simple: to provide specialist people management support that helps cheer organisations build stronger teams, maintain compliance and create positive working environments.

Services provided by Hicks Watson.

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TRUSTED HR SUPPORT FOR THE CHEER INDUSTRY

Unlike generic HR providers, CheerHR understands the realities of running a cheerleading gym, managing coaching teams, recruiting staff, handling safeguarding concerns, and navigating employment challenges in a fast-growing sport.

We're not just advisers, we're your partners. We work closely with cheer gyms, event producers, coaches, and cheerleading businesses to deliver solutions tailored to your unique challenges.

Services provided by Hicks Watson.

Explore Our Services

30+ Years in Cheer

Deep understanding of our community

Safeguarding Focused

Compliance you can trust

Specialist HR Expertise

Personal support, tailored to your Programme

Fast Solutions

Bespoke guidance, not templates

MEET THE TEAM

Steph Clawson

Founder

Having established multiple cheerleading and dance businesses, Steph's enthusiasm for building and strengthening the UK cheer community is at the very core of what CheerHR is about.

Eliot Clawson

Founder

With over 20 years in the cheerleading industry including coaching judging and competing, Eliot has built an extensive network and knowledgebase, enabling support of the cheer and dance community to it's fullest.

Hannah Watson

Director, Hicks Watson

Hannah co-founded Hicks Watson Employment Law Practice almost 20 years ago. Drawing on extensive employment law experience across diverse industries and employment models, she helps clients navigate complex people issues with clear, commercially focussed and practical advice.

Lucinda Myatt

Employment Law Consultant

Lucinda supports a diverse portfolio of clients, including organisations working with athletes and young people to tackle employment law challenges, ensuring they remain compliant, protected, and focused on what they do best.

Hannin Mosley

Employment Law Consultant

With a background managing a childcare setting, Hannin brings valuable expertise in safeguarding, compliance, and people management. Combined with her HR knowledge, she helps clients build effective processes, resolve employee issues, and maximise their HR systems.