Meet Your Choreographer
Brandon Chavez
Originally from Albuquerque, New Mexico, Brandon now resides in Phoenix, Arizona, and is currently the Owner of 365 Spirit, a cheerleading and dance company which offers private home clinics, summer commuter camps, summer retreat camps, and competitive choreography world-wide. At 365, Brandon serves as a primary choreographer, and leads stunt clinic curriculum development. He has over two decades of experience as a cheerleader, coach, head camp instructor, music technician, and master choreographer. He has shared his expertise as a conference speaker across the United States including the CSCA, GSSA, NSCA, ICCA, OCCA, TCCA, WACPC, and AIA. His extensive judging experience includes the United Spirit Association, New Mexico Activities Association, Arizona Interscholastic Association, Golden State Spirit Association, Dance Team Union College Classic National Invitational, and The Open Championships.
Brandon has coached many successful co-ed, all girl, high school, all-star, STUNT, and collegiate teams in Arizona, Texas, and New Mexico. As a master choreographer, he has choreographed over three hundred winning regional, state, and national all girl, co-ed, and game day routines. In 2021, he set a new all time company record; 13 state championship titles choreographed in the 2020-2021 season! He has also produced numerous NCA, USA, and Jamfest choreography award winning routines. His choreography experience also includes co-producing the 2012 Nevada All State Cheerleading Team half time performances at the University of Nevada. Brandon has been a certified NFHS technical judge for the past 9 years, as well as leading the directional path for changes in NFHS rules. He served as the head technical judge/NFHS rules interpreter for the AIA from 2019-2023.
In 2017, his expertise lead him to be a consultant in the film industry for television and motion pictures which includes a Lifetime made for tv movie called Cheerleader Killer. In 2018, he contributed as a cheerleading and dance consultant on a round table discussion about concussion safety and prevention on “New Mexico In Focus”.
In his down time, Brandon volunteers as a fundraising committee member for the New Mexico Boston Terrier Rescue (where he and his husband rescued their fur baby, Misha).
Brandon is certified and accredited nation wide by the National Federation of State High School Associations as a Level 3 Certified Interscholastic Coach as well as USA Cheer as a Professional Choreographer. He is also licensed and certified through the New Mexico Public Education Department.
Jomar Lean
Originally from Oceanside, California, Jomar now resides in Phoenix, Arizona. He is the co-owner of 365 Spirit where he spearheads curriculum development for summer camps and private clinics, game day and traditional choreography concepts and serves as the business operations manager. Jomar’s extensive experience started when he first encountered dance at the age of 8, which is when he enrolled in the Oceanside Dance Academy where he excelled in lyrical, ballet and contemporary.
At the age of 17 he was introduced to Competitive All-Star Cheerleading where he competed for 3 years on a level 5 team in events such as NCA-Dallas, American Grand Championships and The Cheerleading Worlds. It was this gym where he began his coaching career and was part of trailblazing the first Junior level 5 team in the state of New Mexico. His Allstar teams have placed top ten at The NCA Nationals in Dallas and won a National title from The UPA Nationals in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Jomar's attention to detail has won him multiple Tumbling and Choreography accolades including a Jamfest Choreography, and grand champion game day award. His coaching style is very detail oriented on technique focusing on the foundation, safety and progressions of cheerleading and dance.
In 2013 his talents led him to the New Mexico Ballet Company as a contract dancer. Many of the productions he’s danced include Don Quixote, Spartacus, The Nutcracker and Alice in Wonderland. He danced soloist roles such as the Rat King in The Nutcracker and the White Rabbit in Alice in Wonderland.
He has choreographed several pieces for various companies, including a ballet/contemporary piece called “Scarlet” in the New Mexico Ballet Company’s production of The Dancer’s Collaborative.
His choreography experience in cheer includes over 50 State, Regional, and National Championship game day and traditional cheer routines all over the country. His unique style and appreciation for musicality makes him one of the most sought-after competitive choreographers in the country.
In 2017 his expertise led him to be a consultant in the film industry for television and motion pictures which includes a Lifetime made for tv movie called Cheerleader Killer.
Jomar is a NFHS certified technical judge, certified USA Cheer Rules Interpreter, as well as certified nationwide by the National Federation of State High School Associations as an Accredited Interscholastic Coach. He has served at a technical judge and as a performance judge for the Arizona Interscholastic Association since 2020.
In his down time, Jomar enjoys cooking and experimenting with elaborate recipes. He volunteers as a fundraising committee member for the New Mexico Boston Terrier Rescue (where he and his husband rescued their fur baby, Misha)
Brooklyn Nolasco
Originally from Casa Grande, Arizona, Brooklyn resides in Phoenix, Arizona and is currently the executive assistant coordinator for 365 Spirit, a cheerleading and dance company which specializes in private home clinics, summer camps, and competitive choreography world wide. At 365, Brooklyn wears many hats. She is the lead clinician for summer camps and has worked as a camp manager since 2021. In 2023, she also made several contributions to the 365 Spirit summer stunt curriculum. Her ability to break down the mechanics of the body has made her one of our most creative clinicians. This year Brooklyn has helped create an arsenal of creative transitional stunts which will be used by the entire team of 365 Spirit clinicians.
As a cheerleader, Brooklyn attended Casa Grande Union High School where she helped lead the team to the 2019 State Championship Title. She immediately began coaching at her alma mater and has led the team to several top finishes at the state championship in Arizona as well as USA spirit Nationals in Anaheim, California. In 2023 Brooklyn expanded her expertise in choreography. She has been traveling the country delivering award winning game day choreography including the 2024 USA Spirit Nationals Crowdleader National Champions.
In 2024 Brooklyn joined the 365 Spirit Marketing team and currently assists with business development. In her spare time she LOVES to attend a good concert where she can dance the night away.
Alyssa Vallez
Alyssa resides in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She is a member of the Master Clinician team at 365 Spirit, a cheerleading and dance company specializing in private home clinics, summer camps, and worldwide competitive choreography. During the summer Alyssa serves as a Master Clinician where she facilitates master classes in advanced technical stunting, modern technique, and intelligent stunt transitions. She brings nearly a decade of experience as a competitive athlete and coach to the 365 family.
Currently, she is the head coach at her alma mater, West Mesa High School, in Albuquerque, where she helped capture back-to-back state runner up trophies in the 5A- coed division.
Alyssa’s teaching style is unique because of her educational background. Alyssa is pursuing a bachelor's degree in psychology at New Mexico State University. She is projected to graduate in 2024 with the intent of becoming a counselor or therapist. Her unique stunt breakdowns have become a hit. Many of Alyssa’s tips and drills have become cornerstones of the modernized 365 Spirit stunting technique.
When she isn't focused on school, she enjoys reading and spending time with her family. Alyssa is certified to coach by the New Mexico Activities Association.