Lexie Dykstr

E-mail: powerhousecheeriowa@gmail.com

I started dancing at a young age and spent most of my childhood twirling through studios and dreaming big—either of becoming a ballerina in New York… or Cindy Crawford. (Spoiler alert: neither one panned out, and that’s totally OK!) Through dance, I earned state awards, competed as a state soloist, and was honored to perform with both the All-Iowa Honor Drill and Dance Team and the All-American Dance Team at the Capital One Bowl halftime show.

Cheerleading found me later—my senior year of high school—and it was love at first stunt. I joined the varsity teams for football, basketball, and competition cheer, earning four varsity letters and a whole new level of passion for team athletics.

Years later, cheer came back into my life in a big way when I was asked to help coach Powerhouse. I never pictured myself as a coach, but once I started, I realized it was exactly where I was meant to be. The relationships I’ve built with athletes and their families are lifelong—and I cherish each one. My greatest passion is helping athletes find their purpose on a team and realize they’re capable of more than they ever imagined. I spend an insane (but joyful) amount of time getting to know each kid as a human being, not just an athlete, because I believe that’s where real growth begins.

When I’m not coaching, I work full-time at Empowering Abilities, where I’ve spent over 17 years advocating for individuals with disabilities. I’ve held many roles—Supervisor, Executive Assistant, and now Director of People and Culture—and each one has deepened my belief that helping others is what I was put on this earth to do.

I live in Bettendorf with my amazing husband (my behind-the-scenes MVP) and our two beautiful kids, Easton and Emrie, who attend PV schools. Our life is busy, full, and often chaotic—but it’s rooted in love, purpose, and a whole lot of cheer.