My stepdaughter has been a member of JK since it opened. I don't think any company is perfect all the time but there are certain ways that you communicate and treat people. I have personally seen the Shorewood coach disrespect other children which is why I will not be attending this organization any more. There were several parent complaints (which my wife was on of them) about how she talked to the kids which nothing was done about it. My stepdaughter was not having fun anymore as the other parent above mentioned about her girls. She LOVES cheerleading but the coach was making her hate it. She must of not been one of her favorites. some of these parents don't know what goes inside that gym but please take a few minutes and ask your child how they are treated. My step daughter was coached by Kris (the owner) for 2 years and once she stopped coaching we went to Shorewood since it was closer. My step daughter went up to her at this competition and tried to say hi but Kris didn't remember her nor pay much attention to her. Needless to say she was in tears after we left. I understand she coached her couple sessions back and there are a lot of faces to remember but again, there are ways to talk to people especially kids. She could of at least pretended to remember, gave her a hung and say hi sweetie. I mean come on!! I've noticed some changes (stunting, website and doing a little more with girls) but seriously if it wasn't for this other company I'm pretty sure the owner wouldn't of changed anything!! Geez it just seems as if she is copy of this new company. She even has the same colors as this other place. At least try to be a little original. If JK is so good as this coach is saying then why change all your stuff?? Why copy off of someone else?? I came to write a review (which I normal don't do) but I was so upset to see my stepdaughter so hurt and noticed that the owner took no action by removing the Shorewood coach after so many complaints. I would HIGHLY recommend parents not to join this organization. If they do, ask to sit in these classes for the entire session not just 5 mins. Then you will really see how your child is treated. Hopefully, the Shorewood coach can change but the way I heard her speak to a little girl and to my stepdaughter I highly doubt it she can hold her composer for an entire session with parents in the room. Good luck in your decision but I felt as a parent I had to say something more than just having my wife and friends complain to the owner. This company might try to change but after a couple of sessions they will start being the same company they have always been- unorganized and unprofessional. I'm glad another company opened up too. Now parents have another option but I think JK will be chasing them from now on and coping off of them.
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