Cheer
- SIDELINE CHEER TRYOUTS
- TEAM MEMBER GUIDELINES
- ANNUAL CALENDAR 24-25
- COMPETITIONS
- ROSTERS
- ACHIEVEMENTS
- CHEER CLINIC
- JUNIOR EAGLES CHEER CAMP
SIDELINE CHEER TRYOUTS
Tryout Information Meeting Powerpoint
Tryouts Start with the Application Process
- Complete Tryout Application due April 26th at 3pm.
- Tryout Application $75 Fee: SIMPLE TIX LINK
- Complete Athletic Clearance by May 8th - https://www.homecampus.com/login
- Select “Traditional Competitive Cheer”
Upload your Physical Form
Every student-athlete that is wanting to participate within tryouts is required to be cleared through https://www.homecampus.com/login. You must upload your current physical as part of this process (attached). Physical forms are valid for 365 days from the original date of service.
If you have any questions please reach out to AT@smhs.org OR visit our Sports Medicine webpage at https://www.smhs.org/athletics/sports-medicine .
TEAM MEMBER GUIDELINES
Click HERE for Team Member Guidelines
ANNUAL CALENDAR 24-25
Click here for the Annual Cheer Calendar.
COMPETITIONS
Varsity
Varsity Cheer Competitions
Team | Opponent | Date | Time | Location | Details | Alerts |
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Girls Varsity Cheerleading |
vs.
UCA Southern California Regional
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TBD
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Mira Costa High School | Details about Girls Varsity Cheerleading | |
Girls Varsity Cheerleading |
vs.
USA Southern California Regional II- CHEER
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TBD
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University High School | Details about Girls Varsity Cheerleading | |
Girls Varsity Cheerleading |
vs.
USA Southern California Regional VI
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TBD
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Portola High School | Details about Girls Varsity Cheerleading | |
Girls Varsity Cheerleading |
vs.
CIF Competition
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TBD
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TBD | Details about Girls Varsity Cheerleading | |
Girls Varsity Cheerleading |
vs.
CIF Competition
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TBD
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TBD | Details about Girls Varsity Cheerleading | |
Girls Varsity Cheerleading |
vs.
UCA Nationals
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TBD
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"Orlando, FL" | Details about Girls Varsity Cheerleading | |
Girls Varsity Cheerleading |
vs.
UCA Nationals
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TBD
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"Orlando, FL" | Details about Girls Varsity Cheerleading | |
Girls Varsity Cheerleading |
vs.
UCA Nationals
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TBD
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"Orlando, FL" | Details about Girls Varsity Cheerleading |
Junior Varsity
Junior Varsity Cheer Competitions
Team | Opponent | Date | Time | Location | Details | Alerts |
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Girls Junior Varsity Cheerleading |
vs.
UCA Southern California Regional
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TBD
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Mira Costa High School | Details about Girls Junior Varsity Cheerleading | |
Girls Junior Varsity Cheerleading |
vs.
USA Southern California Regional II- CHEER
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TBD
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University High School | Details about Girls Junior Varsity Cheerleading | |
Girls Junior Varsity Cheerleading |
vs.
USA Southern California Regional VI
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TBD
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Portola High School | Details about Girls Junior Varsity Cheerleading | |
Girls Junior Varsity Cheerleading |
vs.
USA Nationals
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TBD
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TBD | Details about Girls Junior Varsity Cheerleading | |
Girls Junior Varsity Cheerleading |
vs.
USA Nationals
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TBD
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TBD | Details about Girls Junior Varsity Cheerleading |
Freshman
Freshman Cheer Competitions
Team | Opponent | Date | Time | Location | Details | Alerts |
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Freshman Cheerleading - Girls |
vs.
UCA Southern California Regional
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TBD
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Mira Costa High School | Details about Freshman Cheerleading - Girls | |
Freshman Cheerleading - Girls |
vs.
USA Southern California Regional II
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TBD
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University High School | Details about Freshman Cheerleading - Girls | |
Freshman Cheerleading - Girls |
USA Southern California Regional VI
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TBD
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Portola High School | Details about Freshman Cheerleading - Girls | |
Freshman Cheerleading - Girls |
USA Nationals
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TBD
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Details about Freshman Cheerleading - Girls | ||
Freshman Cheerleading - Girls |
USA Nationals
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TBD
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Details about Freshman Cheerleading - Girls |
ROSTERS
ACHIEVEMENTS
- 2016 3rd Place UCA National High School Championships
- 2016 2nd Place USA National High School Championships
- 2015 4th Place UCA National High School Cheer Championships
- 2015 1st Place USA National High School Championships
- 2014 4th Place UCA National High School Cheer Championships
- 2014 1st Place USA National High School Championships
- 2012 1st Place USA National High School Championships
- 2010 1st Place USA National High School Championships
- 2009 1st Place USA National High School Championships
- 2008 1st Place USA National High School Championships
- 2007 1st Place USA National High School Championships
- 2005 1st Place USA National High School Championships
CHEER CLINIC
Click here to register for our 3-Part Cheer Clinic.
Dates: March 6th, 13th and 20th
Time: 3:30-5:30 pm
Location: SMCHS - Cheer Mat
Grades: 5th-8th
Cost: $75 (includes T-Shirt)
JUNIOR EAGLES CHEER CAMP
CHEER
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Head Coach
Dana Maas '92 | Varsity Head Coach
Dana Maas is an SMCHS alumni, former English and Religion teacher, and directed the Pep Squad for 23 years before becoming an SM Mom. She was a competitive gymnast and dancer before discovering cheer; a sport she is passionate about sharing with others. Dana cheered at the University of California at Irvine, was a cheer instructor, choreographer, and camp director for the United Spirit Association, and is currently the co-owner of CHEERpros, a company specializing in cheer and dance events. Coach Maas has choreographed for High School, All-Star, and Collegiate teams all over the country and has produced events, halftime shows, and performances locally and abroad. She has won 21 combined High School and All-Star National Titles, was named a CA State Coach of the year, and enjoys speaking at conferences and judging competitions. Dana lives in Rancho Santa Margarita with her husband Brian and their three children Dean, Davin, and Brenna. She loves spending time with her family, volunteering, and being part of our faith filled community. Dana is proud to be part of the SMCHS family and believes The Best is Yet to Come!
Assistant/ Lower Level Coaches
- Tiffany Bromm | Assistant Varsity and JV Coach
- Alison Kleszcewski | Assistant Varsity and JV Head Coach
- Tia Thorson | Assistant Varsity and JV Coach
- Cambria Sipprell | Freshman Head Coach
Tiffany Bromm | Assistant Varsity and JV Coach
Tiffany was a competitive gymnast for 5 years and a three time USA National Champion as a competitor here at Santa Margarita. She is a graduate of San Diego State University and was a four year member of the AZTEC stunt team. While at SDSU, Tiffany was a part of the Mascot Development Committee and also competed for two years as a member of a Co-ed All Star Team winning the 2001 USA Collegiate National Championship. Tiffany has coached and choreographed for numerous Jr High, High School and College teams. Tiffany coached at Santa Margarita from 2006-2016, leading the squad to numerous USA National titles and UCA top 10 finishes. She has over 15 years gymnastics coaching experience. She was a part of United Spirit Association’s instructional cheer staff for 12 years, 8 years as a Head Instructor. She is a Varsity All Star certifies judge and judges Regional, National, and International Competitions including the 2013 Cheerleading Worlds and the 2016, 2017 and 2018 Varsity Summit. Tiffany is AACCA Certified. She currently teaches 7th grade physical education and health at Serrano Intermediate School.
Tiffany lives in Melinda Heights with her husband Brian and two children.
Alison Kleszcewski | Assistant Varsity and JV Head Coach
Alison Kleszcewski
Ali has been involved in cheerleading since 2001. She began her coaching career as a gymnastics instructor and cheer coach in 2002, and taught recreational and team gymnasts for 4 years before completely switching over to cheerleading. She has competed on advanced level All Star, High School and College teams since then and has competed four times at the USASF Cheerleading Worlds. Ali has also worked and judged for JAMZ and NCA cheerleading companies. Before cheerleading, Ali spent 10 years in competitive gymnastics having spent her last year training level 8.