Tashira Patterson, a proud member of St. James A.M.E. Zion Church in Red Springs, NC, is a trailblazing leader who continues to set the gold standard for cheerleading across the state of North Carolina.
Coach Patterson has guided the St. Paul’s Bulldogs Cheerleading Program to incredible heights, including five State Championships, historic first-place finishes across all divisions, and the prestigious title of 2024–2025 Southeastern Athletic Conference Coach of the Year.
Her passion, dedication, and influence are evident in the way she coaches athletes of all ages—from middle school to high school—instilling discipline, teamwork, and school spirit that radiates far beyond the sidelines.
HISTORIC MOMENT: ROBESON COUNTY FAIR SWEEP
In a record-breaking achievement, Coach Patterson choreographed three first-place routines at the 2024 Robeson County Fair—leading Middle School, Junior Varsity, and Varsity squads to victory. This marks the first time in Robeson County history that a single coach has secured 1st place in all three divisions at the same event!
5x STATE CHAMPS
Patterson has led her team to back-to-back titles at both the North Carolina Cheerleading Coaches Association (NCCCA) and the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) state championships, further solidifying her program as one of the most decorated in the region.
AWARDS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS
● 2024–2025 Southeastern Athletic Conference Coach of the Year
● 2024 & 2025 North Carolina Cheerleading Coaches Association State Champions
● 2022, 2023 & 2024 North Carolina High School Athletic Association State Champions
● 1st Place: 2024 Robeson County Fair Cheer Competition
● 1st Place: 2024 Varsity Spirit Triangle Regional Competition
● 1st Place: 2019 Robeson County Fair Cheer Competition
● Superior Team Award: 2019 Varsity Spirit Cheer Camp
● 1st Place: 2018 Varsity Spirit Coastal Regional
● 1st Place: 2018 Robeson County Fair Cheer Competition – Junior Varsity
