Football Cheerleading - athurston@oconeeschools.org
Coach Thurston is the head football cheerleading coach. She currently teaches 7th grade science at DCMS. She is an NOHS alumni cheerleader and has been coaching in Oconee since 2018.
Football Cheerleading - email: kfrenchdcmscheer@gmail.com
Coach French is the assistant football cheerleading coach. She is a former North cheer coach and has over 12 years of experience coaching. We are excited to have her join our team of coaches.
Basketball Cheerleading - amatias@oconeeschools.org
Coach Matias is the head basketball cheerleading coach. She works at DCMS and teaches 6th and 7th grade Math. This is her 2nd year working with cheer!
Basketball Cheerleading - lmitchell@oconeeschools.org
Coach Mitchell is the assistant basketball cheerleading coach. She teaches 7th grade Social Studies at DCMS. She cheered throughout high school and for Brenau University. This is her first year working with DCMS cheer!
In order for all cheerleading athletes to have a fun and positive experience, it is essential to build a program with certain expectations. Below, you will find elements we think are the most important to a good cheerleading program.
Squads must be developed based on various elements. Cheerleading skills and tumbling are only a piece of what is needed to make a successful squad. Leadership abilities, classroom performance, and responsibility are also key components.
Cheerleading athletes must be willing to give and take, work with others as a team, and make a commitment for the entire season.
Cheerleading athletes at the middle school level should first focus on academics.
Cheerleading athletes must follow the guidelines set forth and be active in establishing and/or revising the guidelines when warranted.
Cheerleading athletes should be a leader in the school and in the community and should always present themselves in that manner.