Coaches

Coach Cassens is a graduate from Oklahoma State University with a Bachelor of Science in Elmentary Education. While at OSU Coach Cassens was a part of the small coed and all girl STUNT team obtaining 4 National Champion titles. 

This is Coach Cassens first year with the Ridge, where she will be teaching PALS.

Coach Cassens is coming to us from Burleson, TX. Previously Coach Cassens taught middle school math and coached cheer at the middle and high school level. Coach Cassens has an extensive cheer background of 20 years, which includes all star, high school, and college cheer experiences. 

Coach Cassens is excited to be apart of the VR Cheer Program and looks forward to continuing to build and carry out Ranger traditions. 

Coach Katie Matus Amin is a graduate of Texas State University with a Bachelor of Science in Family & Consumer Sciences. 

Coach Amin has been apart of the Ranger community since Spring of 2021 where she teaches both Human Growth & Development and Lifetime Nutrition & Wellness. 

Previously, Coach Amin lead a Middle & High School Cheer Team at a Private School in Austin and joined the VRHS Cheer Program as the Assistant Coach for the 2022-2023 cheer season. 

Coach Amin is excited to continue working with an amazing team and looks forward to another great season.