Erin McConnell's Biography

• Born: August 13, 1981 in Dallas, Texas
• Lives: Arlington, Texas
• Years cheering: 9 years
• Occupation: NCA Staff
• Major: Business
• Classification: Freshman
• Most memorable experience cheering: When she was invited by NCA to apply to become a part of their staff, a goal she set when she went to her first NCA camp in 7th grade.

Erin is a five time All American Cheerleader. She was a member of Club Cheer Dance, the 1997 NCA Danz National Champions. She has been a member of several nationally ranked cheer squads over the years and spent her high school years cheering for Martin High School in Arlington, Texas. As a senior in high school, she placed 7th in the nation at the NCA High School Best Cheerleader competition and 9th in the nation at the NCA All-Star competition. She also cheered for Spirit of Texas, the 1999 ACA Senior All-Star National Champions, and the runner up at the 1999 NCA Senior All-Star National Championships. Besides cheering, Erin was also a member of the drum line in her high school marching band and played the clarinet during the concert season. She likes to talk on the phone, go out with friends, teach at NCA camps, and snow ski. Erin is very excited about coming to NSU, and is looking forward to "cheering on" the Demons!

Family is important to Erin, and she is very close to her "ski-buddy bro" Corey, who is also a member of the the drum line in the Martin High School Marching Band.

Erin cheered for Martin High School in Arlington, Texas, which placed 2nd in the highly competitive Medium Varsity division at the NCA National Championships.

Erin spends her summers going around the country teaching cheerleading camps for the National Cheerleaders Association. NCA is the oldest cheerleading company in the world and Erin is proud to be a part of such a great company with great history in teaching cheerleading skills.

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