University of Central Florida

Everything you need to know about the University of Central Florida Knights!

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA

Orlando, FL 

COACHING STAFF

Head Cheerleading Coach: Linda Gooch

Coach's Contact Info:  


Phone : (407) 823-2143

E-mail: Spirit@athletics.ucf.edu

Head Dance Coach: Brook Domenig

Coach's Contact Info:

Phone: (407) 823-2143

E-mail: UCFKnightMoves@hotmail.com

SPIRIT SQUAD DETAILS

Website: UCFspirit.com

Team Colors: Black and Gold

Team Mascot: Knightro

Sports Conference: American Athletic Conference 

Programs Offered: Large Coed Cheer, Dance Team, Mascot

Summer Camp Training: Yes

Summer Camp Training Program: UCA College Camp at the University of Alabama.

Cheer Team Details: Dedicated Athletic Trainer, Strength Coach, Academic Advisor, Priority Registration, Academic Mentors, Free Tutoring, Nike Contract, UCF pays for all costs. No cost to athletes for equipment, competition, camp, travel etc.

Dance Team Details: Team performs on the sidelines for home football and basketball games as well as 1/2 time of men's basketball.

Mascot Details: Team is typically composed of 8-10 males and females.

Social Media Handles: 

• Instagram: @ucf.cheerteam
• Twitter: @UCF_CheerTeam

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

Scholarships Offered: Yes

Cheer Scholarship Details: Meal Plans for high academic performance.
50% in state tuition scholarship based to top in-state athletes.
50% out of state tuition waiver scholarship to top out of state athletes.

Dance Scholarship Details: Veterans receive a $500 stipend at the end of the year.

Mascot Scholarship Details: $2,000 per year with additional bonuses based on participation.

TRYOUT INFORMATION

CHEER:

Clinic & Tryout Dates: Tryouts take place in May. 

Tryout Requirements: Visit UCFspirit.com for details.

DANCE:

Clinic and Audition Dates: Auditions will take place in April.

MASCOT:

Tryout Dates: April

Competition Involvement: UCF competes at the UCA and UDA College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championship.

Program National Championship Titles:

Coed Cheer Division lA: 2003-2007, 2020