Dear Student Athlete,
We are very excited and take great pride in the programs that are being developed here at
Sac State. Our Cheer team has made great strides this past year and we are pursuing high
goals to build programs that are equal to the nation's elite.
If you are a cheerleader who strives for excellence, Sac State may be for you. Our goal is
to assist student's growth in the classroom and to provide academic support. Our program's
priorities are to raise the level of enthusiam for Sac State's Athletic programs, serve as
representatives of the University and assist in the cummunity. Participation in our program
is a virtually unparalleled opprotunity that promises to fill you with a sense of pride and
accomplishment.
At Sacramento State, we are fortunate to have access to the training facilities. We receive gymnastic
instruction with academic units and make use of their facilities for our practices.
Saftey: Our program follows th AACCA saftey guidelines. A nationally recognized program where the
cheer coach is certified and a certifier.
Academics First: Cheerleaders that attend a mandatory orientation with the Athletic Counsler
are eligible for priority registration. Sac State also provides tutors upon request at no charge to
student athletes in need and assists with scheduling difficulties. We also proactively monitor each
student athlete's grades and will help intervene if necessary.
Please carefully review the information in this website. We hope it assists you in making
a decision regarding attendance at Sac State and interest you in our Cheer program. Best
of luck with your decision and please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions
or should require additional information.
Sincerely,
Eileen Van Assen, Cheer Team Director
