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"A coach is someone who can give correction without causing resentment."

    - John Wooden

Sandy Yanko

Head Coach

Head Coach Sandy Yanko has been teaching the sport at Ursuline Academy since 2008.  Coach Yanko has been involved and coaching cheerleading since 1984 from the grade school level to collegiate. 
Coach is looking forward to a very exciting and winning year with the BEARS. 

Achievements
Ursuline Academy Head Cheerleading Coach 2008 - 2016

 

  • Eighth Place, Missouri State Competition, Nov 2015

  • First Place, Missouri Regionals, July 2015

  • St. Patrick’s Appreciation Award, $250, 2015

  • Sixth Place, Missouri State Competition, Oct 2014

  • Third Place, Missouri Regionals, July 2014

  • Herkie Award, NCA Camp, July 2014

  • First Place, NCA Camp Champion Routine, 2014

  • First Place, St. Patricks Day Parade 2014

  • First Place, Mardi Gra Spiritfest, April 2014

  • Second Place, UCA Regional Competition, February 2014

  • Second Place Trophy at Missouri Regionals, July 2013

  • Fifth PlaceTrophy Missouri State Competition, Oct 2013

  • Third Place Missouri Regionals, July 2012

  • Eighth Place Missouri State Competition, Oct 2012

  • Second Place Trophy for Dance, UCA camp June  2011

  • Camp Champion Trophy for combined routine June 2011

  • Leadership Trophy voted on by all team at the camp June 2011

  • Third Place Trophy at Missouri Regionals, July 2011

  • Nineth Place Trophy at Missouri State Competition, October 2011

  • First Place Trophy at UCA Regional Competition, December 2011

  • First Place Trophy, Youth Marching Group – St. Patricks Day Parade 2010

  • Competed in Regional Competion July 20, 2010 and won Bid for State

  • Competed at Mizzou in November, 2010 and placed 19th in State

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

Training/Education/Affiliations

 

Concussion Safety Certification               2014-2016

First Aid and Safety Certification             2015-2017

 

Missouri Cheerleading Coaches Association 

Member                                              1999-2016

 

Protecting Gods Children                       2009        
St. David's Catholic Elementary School     

 

Bachelors in Business Administration      2002

Fontbonne University                            

 

Cheer Ltd. - Fayetteville, NC                   1994                National Cheerleading Judges Certification Clinic

(Full Certification)                                  

 

National Cheerleaders Assoc.                   1994 

Advisor Educational Workshop

And Training Program   

Awards

  • Spirit of St. Angela Coach’s Award
    (UA Coach of the Year)  May  2012

  • National Coach of the Year Finalist - National Cheerleading Coaches Conference, 1995

  • Volunteer Appreciation Award for eight years as the Cheerleading Commissioner for the Northern Virginia Junior Catholic Youth Organization, September 1994

  • Nominee for the GSA Administrator's Profiles in Excellence "Volunteer Service Award" from the United States President November 1991.

  • Received The President's Award from the NVJCYO league,
    1989-90 season.

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