Florida State University Athletics
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- Assistant Cheer Coach
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Emily Xanders is in her second season as an assistant cheerleading coach in 2025. Originally from St. Johns, Florida, Emily attended Florida State University, where she was a member of the All-Girl Cheerleading team. After graduation, Emily continued her cheerleading career and education at the University of West Georgia.
During her time at West Georgia, she was a member of the All-Girl Cheerleading team, winning back-to-back National Titles from the UCA College Cheerleading Championship in 2021 and 2022. Additionally, Emily was a member of the All-Girl U.S. National Team, representing the United States at the ICU World Cheerleading Championships in 2021 and 2022. Emily is also a member of UCA Staff, in which she teaches cheerleading camps at both the high school and collegiate level. Through UCA, Emily is also a member of UCA Core Staff, a group selected to train the staff for UCA Camps.