Villanova University

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VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY

Villanova, PA 

COACHING STAFF

Head Cheerleading Coach: Jamie Shroy

Coach's Contact Info:  


Phone: (717) 592-8006

E-mail: novacheerteam@gmail.com

Head Dance Coach: Jacquelyn Fowler

Coach's Contact Info: 


Phone: (208) 317-9155

E-mail: villanovaudt@gmail.com

SPIRIT SQUAD DETAILS

Website: villanova.edu

Team Colors: Navy and White

Team Mascot: Wildcats

Sports Conference: The Big East/Colonial Athletic Association

Programs Offered: Small Coed Cheer, All Girl Cheer, Dance Team, Mascot

Social Media Handles: 

• Cheer Instagram: @villanovacheer
• Dance Instagram: @villanovadanceteam
• Cheer Twitter: @VillanovaCheer
• Dance Twitter: @VillanovaDance

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

Scholarships Offered: No

TRYOUT INFORMATION

CHEER:

Our Program is comprised of 30-35 members, selected through a tryout process. Within the program there are two smaller teams, a coed and an all-girl team.

During football season, both teams come together and cheer at all home games. The teams split in order to engage the majority of fans during the game. For example, one team will be in front of the band and the other will be in front of the fans. While the ball is not in play, both teams participate in cheers aimed to excite the crowd. We also perform choreographed band dances, stunts, pyramids and basket tosses during timeouts and quarter changes.

During basketball season, the teams will split games, covering all Men's and Women's home basketball games and specific away games. During the game, we perform cheers, dances and stunts in order to engage the crowd and get them excited. Timeouts and media breaks are our time for the team to take center court and showcase several stunts, pyramids and tumbling routines. Athletes are also selected for media appearances throughout the game.

For both football and basketball season, the Villanova Cheerleading team attends all postseason games and tournaments. Typically, 12 cheerleaders are permitted to travel and are chosen from both the coed and all-girl teams.

In addition to supporting our athletic programs, the team has a large presence on campus. The cheerleading team attends many appearances in the community, ranging from Special Olympics to coaches' brunches to birthday parties all around the greater Philadelphia area. The team strives to represent Villanova in a positive, enthusiastic and respectful way.

Tryout Dates: In the Spring (April).

Coed Team Details:

The coed team is made up of 6-8 couples (6-8 male, 6-8 female). The females typically have coed or all girl stunting experience as flyers along with strong tumbling skills. Males range from experienced to brand new; when selecting males we look for athleticism, strength, enthusiasm and strong work ethic.

All Girl Team Details:

The all-girl team is made up of 16-18 females. Positions on this team include flyers, main bases, side bases and back spots. Typically, members have cheerleading or gymnastics experience, are familiar with multiple positions, and have strong tumbling skills. Requirements for females who are selected for this team include skill, attitude, and versatility.

DANCE:

Team Details: The Villanova Dance Team is one of the most active and recognizable groups on campus and in the Villanova community. The team performs at all home football and men's basketball games as well as other athletic and campus events throughout the year. Additionally, VUDT is proud to represent Villanova each January at the UDA College Nationals Championship alongside our cheer team and mascot, Will D. Cat. The Villanova Dance Team practices 3-4 times a week and maintains an average GPA of 3.64. 

Our campus/community involvement includes:

• Performing pre-game, half-time, and sideline routines at Villanova football games
• Performing time-out routines and Wildcat Walks at Villanova men’s basketball games
• Performing at the Big East Conference Tournament and the NCAA Tournament
• Performing for VU events and community service (including Hoops Mania, St. Thomas Day of Service, Special Olympics Fall Festival, Candidates' Day, 1842 Day, NOVA Dance, Homecoming, and Parents’ Weekend)
• Attending UDA Summer College Dance Camp
• Competing at UDA College Nationals in Orlando, Florida
• Serving as ambassadors of Villanova by upholding, reflecting, and projecting the values of the university

Competition Involvement: Coed, All Girl and the Dance Team competes at the UCA & UDA College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championship in Orlando, FL.