Kiley Hanold was named the Head Cheer Coach in the fall of 2026.
Hanold brings both collegiate experience and a passion for developing athletes and building strong team culture. A Kaukauna, Wisconsin, native, Hanold was an All-American in STUNT during her collegiate career at CUC. She also spent two years as an assistant cheer coach at Wauconda High School, where she helped lead practices, develop athletes’ skills, prepare for game-day performances, and foster confidence, teamwork, discipline, and leadership.
As Head Coach, Hanold will lead the development of the program with an emphasis on game-day performance, athlete growth, and creating a positive, inclusive, and accountable team environment. She will oversee practices, skill instruction, competition and game preparation, and the continued growth of the CUC Cheer program.
"I'm so excited to be joining CUC as the Head Cheer Coach," Hanold noted. "My goal is to create a team environment that is positive, welcoming, and fun while encouraging everyone to work hard and grown both on and off the floor. As a coach, I want my athletes to feel supported, confident, and proud of what they accomplish."
Hanold is also a USA Cheer member and brings a strong background in leadership, communication, and organization to her new role. She is passionate about creating an environment where athletes feel supported, confident, and proud of their accomplishments both on and off the floor.
Hanold graduated from Concordia University Chicago in 2024 with a degree in Kinesology.Â
