The Gallardo Spirit Squad was founded in 2019 by teachers Jaclyn Delgado and Monica Combee. This after-school enrichment program is a rigorous sport that requires talent and good academics. Mrs. Delgado and Mrs. Combee both have long and successful careers in cheerleading. Both teachers have a background in high school, college, competitive, and arena football. Not only do they have experience in cheerleading, but they also have experience in coaching the sport at various levels. Together they have won numerous championships and not only excelled in cheerleading but academically as well.
Mrs. Delgado is a proud University of Texas at Austin competitive cheerleader alumni. Not only was Mrs. Delgado a cheerleader for over 15 years, but she was also a professional dancer for more than 20 years. She also was a gymnastics coach for several years on top of coaching dance and cheer for athletes aging from as small as 2 years old up to 20 years old. She enjoys seeing the success of athletes achieve their goals!
Mrs. Combee is affiliated with Varsity and has worked at many cheer and dance competitions in Florida. She has coached co-ed cheerleading with athletes between 6-18 years old. She loves and enjoys bringing the best inner cheerleader out of every cheer athlete.
Both Mrs. Delgado and Mrs. Combee felt it was important and necessary to combine their love of cheerleading and create a tradition and environment of responsible, educated, and successful athletes here at Gallardo Elementary. The coaches team’s philosophy is to provide academic support first, build team culture, motivate, and encourage students that school along with good grades is the foundation of where good athletes start their journey.
The Gallardo Spirit Squad has proudly performed at many school pep rallies and district-wide events. The members of the squad are trained in tumbling, stunting, chanting, and dance and cheer choreography. Mrs. Delgado and Mrs. Combee are excited for what the future holds for the Gallardo Spirit Squad.
Mrs. Delgado & Mrs. Combee