Northwestern University Athletics
2024-25 Spirit Squad Roster
Academic Year Sr.
Hometown Commerce Township, MI
Academic Year Sr.
Hometown Akron, Ohio
Academic Year Jr.
Hometown Detroit, MI
Academic Year Jr.
Hometown Los Angeles, CA
Academic Year Jr.
Hometown Fort Wayne, IN
Academic Year Fy.
Hometown Los Angeles, CA
Academic Year Jr.
Hometown Chicago, IL
Academic Year So.
Hometown Lewis Center, OH
Academic Year So.
Hometown Detroit, MI
Academic Year Fy.
Hometown Livermore, CA
Academic Year So.
Hometown Rockville, MD
Academic Year Fy.
Hometown Hillsdale, NJ
Academic Year Sr.
Hometown Austin, TX
Academic Year Jr.
Hometown Manhasset, NY
Academic Year Jr.
Hometown Dallas, TX
Coaching Staff
Spirit Squad Director/Head Cheerleading 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.
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