Northwestern University Athletics
2025-26 Spirit Squad Roster
Academic Year Fy.
Hometown Boston, MA
Academic Year Sr.
Hometown Detroit, MI
Academic Year Sr.
Hometown Los Angeles, CA
Academic Year Sr.
Hometown Fort Wayne, IN
Academic Year So.
Hometown Los Angeles, CA
Academic Year Sr.
Hometown Chicago, IL
Academic Year Jr.
Hometown Lewis Center, OH
Academic Year Jr.
Hometown Detroit, MI
Academic Year Fy.
Hometown Potomac, MD
Academic Year Jr.
Hometown Rockville, MD
Academic Year So.
Hometown Hillsdale, NJ
Academic Year Sr.
Hometown Dallas, TX
Coaching Staff
Spirit Squad Director/Head Cheerleading Coach
Assistant Coach
Volunteer Assistant Coach
Volunteer Assistant Coach
Spirit Squad Head Coach Valerie Ruiz reports directly to Senior Associate A.D./Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer Maria Sanchez and Associate A.D. for Human Resources Rachel Velez. Their role as Spirit Squad Sports Administrator is an essential part of NUDAR’s commitment to effective communication and issue resolution within the program.
Football - USC Game Week Press Conference (11/3/25)
Monday, November 03
Women's Basketball - Lewis Exhibition Postgame Press Conference (11/1/25)
Saturday, November 01
Volleyball - 'Cats Defeat Iowa on Rylen Reid's 27-Kill Night (10/31/25)
Saturday, November 01
Men's Soccer - 'Cats Knock off No. 17 Hoosiers, 2-0 (10/31/25)
Saturday, November 01
