Cheerleading

The purpose of the cheerleading program at PCA is to demonstrate in thought, word and deed, the attitude and actions of Christ through the gift of encouragement.

The philosophy of the PCA cheerleading program is to encourage our cheerleaders to manifest the following Biblical principle:  God has given each of them a unique talent, valuable only, in proportion to their desire to give Him the glory in its use.  Ultimately, the goal for the PCA cheerleader is to exemplify and express Christ-like qualities through the promotion of school spirit.

The PCA cheerleaders promote school spirit through encouraging our athletes on the sideline, entertaining the crowd at pep rallies and games, and involving themselves in community service opportunities.

Our competitive squad (see below), which consists of 7^th – 12^th grade, competes at competitions within the area.  They have earned titles at both Regional and National level each year.

The coaching staff has over 15 years experience.  They are certified through NCA and FCC.   The cheerleading coach is Cyndi Bishop and can be reached at cbishop@pantego.com if you have any questions.

Varsity Cheerleading Coach – Cyndi Bishop

Cyndi Bishop has been teaching for approximately 18 years and has been at PCA for 10 years.  She teaches middle school English.  Ms. Bishop has been coaching at PCA for 9 years and has been the varsity coach for 5 years.   Ms. Bishop attended Texas Tech University and is currently working on her master’s degree in Education Administration at UTA.  She has two children: Khrista, a senior, and Amy, a 7th grader.

JV Cheerleading Coach – Robin McPhail

Robin McPhail has been teaching math for 20 years; 14 years in public school and 6 years at PCA.  She has coached cheerleading for 5 years total; 2 of those at PCA.  Mrs. McPhail attended Louisiana Tech University.  She is married to Thomas McPhail and has 2 children:  Bryce, a senior, and Kayla, a sophomore.

Middle School Cheerleading Coach – Marissa Warden

Marissa Warden has been teaching at PCA for 4 years and has been coaching cheerleading for 3 years.  She graduated from Oklahoma Baptist University with a degree in English Education and from Southwestern Seminary with a master’s degree in Christian Education.  Miss Warden grew up in Jarrell, Texas and has a twin sister who also is a teacher at another school.