Armstrong High School
Cheerleading Team
COACHES
About me:
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Hello, I am Coach Darby. I have been involved in cheerleading since age 11 and also danced for about 15 years.
I cheered through my first two years at Gustavus Adolphus College and began student coaching my third year. Once I graduated, I became the head cheerleading coach at Gustavus for the 2021-2022 season.
The 2022-2023 season marks my 4th year coaching and my 1st year at Robbinsdale Armstrong High School. I am looking forward to rebuilding the cheerleading program at AHS.
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Members of the Armstrong Cheerleading Team will learn a number of physical skills including cheers, jumps, and stunting. They will also learn life skills such as leadership, time management, communication, and teamwork. When students leave the cheerleading program with these skills they will be well-rounded student athletes who are prepared for the future.
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Go Falcons!
DONNA JAMES
Assistant Coach: Football & Basketball Sideline
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Hi! A little about me;
I have been involved with cheerleading since 2002 (freshman year in HS). I did sideline and competition all through high school winning State and National titles. I cheered in college at the University of Minnesota for the Gophers from 2006-2008 on their All-Girl squad.
I coached as a Summer Staff member for UCA and also volunteer coached for a special needs All-Star team for two years. I cheered on a performance team for three years.
For high school teams; I have coached for three different high school programs since 2007. Two here in Minneapolis (DeLaSalle & Edina) and one program in Honolulu HI (Sacred Hearts Academy).
I love being able to pass on my knowledge and experience while also teaching athletes the importance of time management, accountability and having pride in themselves, their team & school.