Head Coach - Kristy Launtz
"I believe the key to success is hard work and dedication. Recruiting solid student athletes that are striving for individual and team excellence is raising the bar, not only on our team, but also throughout the college community. Juniata cheerleading is making great strides, and we want student athletes who wish to be part of that. As an advocate for cheerleading, I feel conditioned athletes that work to promote school spirit and reach to obtain team and individual goals are the substance of the sport.
Moving toward the future, the cheerleading program at Juniata continues to grow with more of an emphasis on competing. We support the Juniata athletic teams and are actively involved in the community through volunteer service and youth cheerleading clinics. The continued support of Juniata students, faculty, and alumni coupled with the dedication and persistence of the team, will ensure the success of this program."
Coach Launtz has gained experience in cheerleading through participation, judging, and coaching all levels. A native of Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, Coach Launtz cheered for ten years and has been coaching since 1988. She is a member of the American Association of Cheerleading Coaches and Advisors and the Pennsylvania Association of Cheerleading Coaches and Advisors. Coach Launtz is National Safety Certified and holds her First Aid and CPR credentials. She is a building secretary for the Huntingdon Area School District and resides in Huntingdon with her husband, Tim, Juniata College Residential Life Director, and daughter Megan, Assistant Director of Annual Giving at Juniata.
Ability is what you're capable of doing.
Motivation determines what you do.
Attitude determines how well you do it.
-Lou Holtz
Contact Kristy at launtzk@juniata.edu.
