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Morgan Parris

Head Cheerleading Coach
913-682-5151 ext 6414
parris68@stmary.edu
 
       

Coach Morgan Parris, a former cheerleader herself, has taken the reins of USM’s recently revived Cheerleading program.

Parris is currently an Admissions Counselor at the University of Saint Mary, and recently served as Game and Competition Choreographer and Student Assistant Coach of the cheer team at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kan. During her time at Benedictine, she choreographed the Heart of America Athletic Conference Competitions for All-Girl, Co-Ed and Mascot efforts.

Parris has also choreographed for Maur-Hill Mount Academy in Atchison, Pius X High School in Kansas City, and Platte City’s Pop Warner Cheerleading Team.

She was a St. Mary High School cheerleader from 2000 through 2004, during which time she took 2nd Place at the Regional Missouri Cheer Championship and qualified for the Missouri High School Cheer Championship. And she was on the competition squad of the Kansas City All Stars.

Parris is a 2008 graduate of Benedictine. She lives in Leavenworth with her husband, Luke, and three dogs, Elle, Ace, and Koozer. She is a native of Blue Springs, Mo.


Awards and Recognition

 

  • 2002 and 2003 2nd Place Regional Missouri Cheer Championship
  • 2002 and 2003 State Qualifier Missouri HS Cheer Championship
  • Kansas City All Star National Qualifier
  • 3rd place Heart of America Conference team
  • 4th place All-Girl Heart of America Athletic Conference
  • 3rd place All-Girl Heart of America Athletic Conference
  • 3rd place Mascot Heart of America Athletic Conference
  • 4th  place Mascot Heart of America Athletic Conference
  • Ranked 21st in the nation for All-Girl partner stunting

  • Leadership Experience


    2005-2008  Benedictine College  Atchison, KS
    Game and Competition Choreographer

    • Taught Half Time routines and game formations. Choreographed Heart of America Athletic Conference Competitions for All-Girl, Co-Ed and Mascot. Cut and burned all competition and game music.
    • 2007-2008  Benedictine College                                Atchison, KS
    • Student Assistant Coach
    • Scheduled all game and competition practices. Conducted all practices and game performances. Ensured safety and stunt progression. Directed  fundraising events. 
    • 2007   Maur-Hill Mount Academy                               Atchison, KS.
    • Game Choreographer Stunting Instructor
    • Taught safe stunts, helped with squad stunt progression. Was co-camp sponsor, helped with game performances and taught tryout material.
    •  2007  Pius X High School                                  Kansas City, MO.
    • Competition Choreographer
    • Prepared Missouri Regional Cheerleading Competition routine. Choreographed stunts, dance and created music. Taught safe ways to complete stunts.
    •  2006     Platte City Pop Warner Cheerleading Team                     Platte County, MO.
    • Competition Choreographer
    • Choreographed stunts, dance and created music. Helped coaches learn safe stunting practices.


    Cheer Experience


    St. Mary High School Cheer Squad     2000-2004
    Kansas City All Star Co-ed Competition Team    2003-2004
    Benedictine College Co-ed Competition Squad    2004-2006
    Benedictine College All-Girl Competition Squad    2006-2008
    Benedictine College Choreographed  Competition Mascot  2007
    Benedictine College Competition Mascot  2008



     
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