Angelicka Crawford, MBA.
Excutive Director / Coach
Coach Ashley (Angelicka) is a former world champion jump rope competitor, eighth year coach for Jumping Dreams. She's a graduate of Ashford University, where she earned her Master’s Degree in Organization Management. She currently serves as the North Carolina state representative for the American Double Dutch League (ADDL) and is a certified speed and compulsory judge within the ADDL, as well as a speed judge for AAU jump rope events.
In addition to her coaching duties, Coach Ashley is the Executive Director of Jumping Dreams actively connecting with other organizations and programs to provide physical fitness and nutrition lessons to youth in low-income areas of Charlotte, ensuring they have access to the tools they need for a healthy lifestyle.
Fun Facts: A former competitive cheerleader and marathon runner, she is also known for her enthusiastic trips to Target.
Her specialty lies in Speed and Freestyle Choreography, where she brings her passion and expertise to help athletes excel in their performance.
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Dominique Artis, M.S.
Program Director / Coach
Coach Dom is a graduate of Arizona State University with a Master’s Degree in Psychology. A former world champion jump rope competitor, she now serves as an eighth-year coach for Jumping Dreams and as a speed judge for the AAU Jump Rope League.
Coach Dom works full-time at Jumping Dreams, where she is dedicated to creating programs that help youth develop life skills and adopt healthy habits along the way.
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Fun Fact: Coach Dom is a Spelling Bee Champion. She's won singing competitions, loves to dance, and you can catch her at the skating rink every week.
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Her specialty lies in Speed and Turning coordination, where she brings her passion and expertise to help athletes perfect their craft in the ropes.
Kyla Jones, B.A
Coach
Coach Kyla is a proud AGGIE! She graduated from North Carolina A&T State University with a bachelor’s in Civil Engineering. She currently works as a Traffic Operations Engineer, creating plans for traffic signals.
Born and raised in New York, Coach Kyla has always loved jumping double dutch. She is a second-year coach at Jumping Dreams. She has worked with children in various capacities over the past ten years. Coach Kyla hopes to continue inspiring and growing the next generation alongside Jumping Dreams.
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Fun Fact: Coach Kyla also loves the arts. She is a former dancer, a poet, a spoken word artist, and a published author.
Kiyah Holmes
Coach
Kiyah's journey with Jumping Dreams Double Dutch began in 2018 when she joined as a 6th grader, not quite knowing what adventure awaited her. Over the years, she evolved from curious participant to accomplished competitor, fully embracing the mission and values that make Jumping Dreams special.
Initially hesitant to see herself as a leader, Kiyah discovered her natural mentoring abilities during her senior year of high school when she transitioned into a coaching role. Her strength lies in her authentic connection with younger athletes—she understands their challenges firsthand and guides them with patience and insight drawn from her own experiences in growing through Jumping Dreams.
As a volunteer coach, Kiyah embodies the complete Jumping Dreams journey: from newcomer to competitor to mentor. Her story perfectly illustrates our commitment to supporting youth through all stages of their development, creating pathways for leadership, and building a community where experiences and knowledge are shared across generations.
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Speciality: Beginner Skill Development
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Fun Fact: Coach Kiyah will be attending Fayetteville State Fall 2025, pursuing a Nursing Degree.
