Fall Cheerleading

Season Recap

Fall Cheer brought Raider spirit throughout the fall, supporting over 30 competitions and debuting as a competitive team. They placed fourth at Regionals and eighth at the Missouri Cheerleading Coaches Association State Championship.

Coaching Staff

Varsity Head Coach Bio

Tina has been the head fall cheerleading coach since 2005 and also serves as a middle and upper school physical education teacher, middle school advisor, and head varsity dance coach. Her leadership and passion have helped shape a strong and spirited program, and with her dedication, Raider cheer and dance continue to grow and thrive.

From 2001 to 2006, Tina was the head dance coach at William Jewell College, where her teams were consistently ranked in the top 10 nationally. Tina graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 2001 with a bachelor's degree in sports marketing and event management. During her time at MU, she was a member of the Golden Girls dance team, as well as a part of Kappa Kappa Gamma and Delta Sigma Pi (business fraternity).

"As a coach, I guide young athletes by sharing my experience and knowledge, helping them balance the physical and mental aspects of training and competing. I aim to instill integrity, strong character, and meaningful relationships through disciplined practices, fostering a love for cheerleading."

- Tina Budzinski
Head Coach

Tina Budzinski
 

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Varsity Assistant Coaches

Emily Gilbreth

Varsity Assistant Coaches

Emily Gilbreth