Celtic Cheer Teams
Rachel Pearson
Having been a dancer since she could walk, and graduating to teach dance in later years, Rachel now lives and breathes cheerleading in Leeds cheering with the Celtics. She has found her passion in cheerleading as part of the National and European Champion stunt group and is also proud to have competed in the UK’s first ever co-ed partner stunt. As a Future Cheer instructor, a Pro-EU athlete and previous Stunt & Cheer instructor, Rachel was poised to take on her coaching role at Leeds and begin her work inspiring athletes of all ages to progress and nurture their love for cheerleading.
Profile
Name- Rachel Pearson
Age- 22
Hometown- Watford, Hertfordshire
Cheering Since- Sept 2004
Teams- Allstars co-ed, co-ed Group Stunt, Partner stunt with Mike, Spirit & Disco. Coaching Elites06/07, Fever 06, Spirit 07 and assisting with allstars 07. Team UK co-ed 05, Stunt and Cheer allstars 06 and staff, Pro EU staff, Future Cheer Staff 06/07.
Signature Skills- Not thinking what I’m doing! Not deciding what to do before I’m already in the air! Talking mid-stunt! Twisting
Awards- Leeds University Gryphon sports award 06, Most Improved Allstar 04-05
Fav music- A little bit of everythng
Fav TV show- The O.C. & Lost!
Fav Films- Dirty Dancing...all the way!
Fav thing in the world- Snuggling, Dancing and Caramel Apple Pie!!
Quote- "That was good! But...!”
The Best thing about cheerleading- Being a “twin”, Working in a team, friends, competitions!! and flying...!
Interesting Fact- I was in Grange Hill & Jack Ryder served me chips!
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Celtics
- “It is so rewarding to witness each and every athlete improve and excel themselves not only in cheerleading but in other areas of their lives too. It is a pleasure coaching this fantastic team and I am proud to represent the Celtic name.”
- Rachel Pearson,
Celtic Coach
- “The coaches are the best, they are so encouraging, helpful, fun and empathetic. If you have a question, you don't feel like they're looking down on you, you know that they are trying to help you. If you need them, they will devote their time to helping you to be the best you can be, and encourage everyone to try to be (in the words of Kanye West) harder, better, faster, stronger.”
- Helen Wigham,
Celtic Athlete