Squires to Lead MVNU Competitive Cheer Program

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. – Mount Vernon Nazarene University athletics is excited to officially announce the hiring of Jenna Squires as the next head coach of the competitive cheer program on Wednesday, September 3.

"We are thankful to welcome Jenna as our next head cheer coach," said director of athletics, Chip Wilson. "This program has grown significantly under the leadership of Melissa Nowicki, and she has left the program in a good place for our next coach to step in. Jenna brings a good working knowledge of the sport, and her faith, enthusiasm and ability to connect with students are characteristics that will help her lead this program well. We are thankful to have Jenna as a part of our team."

Squires brings with her 10 plus years of cheer experience and over three years of coaching. After a successful high school career, Squires cheered at Thomas More University and was a team captain for two seasons. As captain, Squires led practices, performances and team events, while also supporting community engagement activities and promoting unity and leadership among her fellow athletes. At Thomas More, Squires received the Mid-South Conference Champions of Character honor and the Women's Saints Award. Squires has also spent time as a cheer coach at Ockerman middle school.

"I am honored to be stepping into the role of head cheer coach at Mount Vernon Nazarene University," said Squires. "Cheerleading has been a part of my life since elementary school continuing through high school and into college, and it has shaped so much of who I am today. I also had the privilege of serving as an assistant coach at the middle school level, which deepened my passion for developing athletes not just in skills, but in their confidence and teamwork. I am so excited to bring my experience and enthusiasm to Mount Vernon Nazarene University and to help build a program that represents excellence, spirit, and community."

Mount Vernon Nazarene University is a private, four-year, intentionally Christian teaching university for traditional age students, graduate students, and working adults. With a 327-acre main campus in Mount Vernon, Ohio, MVNU emphasizes academic excellence, spiritual growth, and service to community and church. MVNU offers an affordable education both in-seat and online to nearly 2,100 students from 33 states and 26 foreign countries.