Fall Cheerleading

It’s that time of year again, and the David Brearley Cheerleaders are back and better than before! Cheering at the football and soccer games, the Bears rock it all! After Coaches Kim McGowan and Amy Burke retired after 23 years of coaching, they passed the torch of the cheer program to two new, amazing coaches, Bree and Kayla! To get to know our new coaches a little better, a short interview is included below to welcome them to our Brearley Community!

Q: What was your favorite part about being on the cheerleading team when you were in high school?

A: “I loved the family aspect of cheerleading, as well as sharing my love for cheer with so many other athletes!” - Coach Kayla

A: “My favorite part of being on the cheerleading team was the bond I built with my teammates, which led to lifelong friendships! There’s something powerful about working toward one goal with athletes and coaches who become your family.” - Coach Bree

Q: What is your main goal as our coaches to help improve the cheerleading team?

A: “I think my biggest goal as a coach is to create an environment where our athletes feel like they are part of a family that will make them want to come back years after they graduate!” - Coach Kayla

A: “As a cheerleading coach, my main goal is to build a team where each athlete feels supported, confident, and proud of what they accomplish. I strive to ensure each cheerleader grows not only within stunts and routines but also in becoming positive leaders!” - Coach Bree

Q: What made you decide to help coach the cheerleading program?

A: “I always knew that one day, when our former coaches decided to retire, I wanted to step up and take it over. I wanted to continue what Burke and McGowan had worked so hard to build during the years they were coaching.” - Coach Kayla

A: “I, as well as Kayla, knew that one day I would come back and help continue to grow the program our former coaches led for over 25 years! My time as a David Brearley cheerleader was nothing short of amazing, and I aspire to create the same experience for our current team and for years to come.” - Coach Bree

Fun Fact about Coach Kayla: Coach Bree has not only been my first friend when I moved to Kenilworth but also my longest friendship to date!

Fun Fact about Coach Bree: She still has every cheerleading bow she has ever worn from elementary school all the way up to college!

Below are some photos from the games where the girls have cheered and performed their halftime routine!