Jackie Hovis stepped into the role of head coach of the Lionettes in 2023. In her first year coaching, the Lionettes earned bronze in the D1A Pom Division at UDA Nationals.
Throughout her early dance career, Hovis trained and competed at Elite Dance By Damian. She also toured the United States and Canada with the dance convention Artists Simply Human assisting world renowned choreographers. Following this experience, Hovis began choreographing award winning pieces for several studios and dance teams. After high school, Hovis attended Penn State University and became a member of the Lionettes Dance Team. During her time on the team, she choreographed multiple competition pieces for the team and led as a captain her senior year.