Tennessee Titans and Kindersport Foundation Partnered for “Train Like a Titans Cheerleader” Event at Belmont University
Former U.S. Olympian and Performance Training Coach, Gary Kinder Joined the Tennessee Titans Director of Cheer and Mascot Entertainment, Stacie Kinder,
To Host a Fitness Training Event for Belmont University Students last Friday
This husband and wife coaching duo took Belmont students through a typical Titans Cheerleading Fitness Friday workout session that the cheerleaders have become accustomed to for many years. With Coach Gary Kinder’s performance training expertise, the ladies train like an athlete for better stamina and performance endurance skills on the field during game days. They were excited to challenge Belmont students to join them in their Friday Fitness training and the students were very surprised at the level of athleticism of these young women.
About the Kindersport Foundation:
The Kindersport Foundation is a non-profit corporation dedicated to enriching the lives of youth student-athletes through the sport of track and field, founded by United States Olympian, Gary Kinder. The foundation’s mission is to instill excellence in its athletes, both on and off the track, while elevating the track and field community across Williamson County, TN. Over the last 15 years, the Kindersport Foundation has created over $5 million in athletic scholarships for its athletes. Kindersport athletes have earned over 100 individual Tennessee State Track and Field Championships and dozens of national and international titles.
For more information visit www.kindersportonline.com.
About Stacie Kinder, Tennessee Titans Director of Cheer and Mascot Entertainment
Stacie Kinder joined the Titans in 2004 after serving as Cheerleading Director and Choreographer of the Arena Football League’s Nashville Kats from 1998-2000. Kinder studied at the Washington School of Ballet in Washington, D.C., and has received additional training in both New York and Los Angeles. Additionally, she was a member of the dance staff for the National Cheerleaders Association’s dance division for four years and worked on the Aloha Bowl as well as the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Stacie also served as the director and choreographer of the Music City Bowl’s halftime show for six years. She is the co-founder and director of Patriot Cheer & Dance, a company that specializes in cheer and dance training, competition, and special events. She also worked as the fitness expert for Shop At Home television. She has choreographed and danced in several music videos and in various television programs.
A graduate of the University of Virginia, she served as dance team captain and led the Cavaliers squad to a ranking of 17th in the nation. She also used her dance background to compete in Fitness America, finishing second at Fitness Atlanta, and ranked in the Top 25 at the national competition in Redondo Beach, Calif.
For more information, visit http://www.titansonline.com/cheerleaders/index.html.