University of Northern Colorado Cheer Fact Sheet

Team Overview

UNC Cheer is a competitive team that competes in the National

Cheerleading Association National Competition in Daytona, Florida
There are 21 athletes on the team (17 women, 4 men)
Practices are year-round and include work weeks of 2-3 practices
each day
o Work weeks take place during summer, winter and spring
breaks.
Coaches are Krysten Guse and Amanda Kies
o Head coach, Krysten Guse, is a UNC alumni and former UNC
cheerleader

Team Skillset

Athletes are required to maintain physical fitness for the duration of

the season
Each member is required to complete 2+ hours in the gym each
week, lifting weights and running
Cheerleaders are expected to perform the following skills:
o Stunts: Lifting/throwing team members in the air for a
sequence of motions
o Tumbling: Typically referred to as the floor aspect of
gymnastics (back handsprings, tucks, layouts, etc.)

Team Values

Each athlete is expected to hold themselves, and other teammates

accountable
Commitment, self-discipline, strong work ethic, positivity and
mindfulness are the main values of the team.

UNC Cheer will have a Nationals Showcase on April 3 rd at

5 p.m. at the Bank of Colorado Arena to perform their
routine before leaving for the competition. Admission is
free, and everyone is welcome.
Contact: Eileen Drury
drur8436@bears.unco.edu

(925) 989 5611

http://www.unco.edu/cheer/