I was surprised no one had started a thread about this, but I guess you may have thought that this wasn't a sexy enough topic?

All I can say is that season ticket holders for all sports will really miss this gal! And when the softball team advanced, she was there with her in-game hosting too. But I can understand that after six years of FCS she wanted to more up to FBS. ( I tossed that in to perhaps give this thread some life.)

http://www.jmusports.com/news/2016/6/27/...s-jmu.aspx

(06-30-2016 05:51 AM)jmuroadwarrior Wrote:  I was surprised no one had started a thread about this, but I guess you may have thought that this wasn't a sexy enough topic?

All I can say is that season ticket holders for all sports will really miss this gal! And when the softball team advanced, she was there with her in-game hosting too. But I can understand that after six years of FCS she wanted to more up to FBS. ( I tossed that in to perhaps give this thread some life.)

http://www.jmusports.com/news/2016/6/27/...s-jmu.aspx

I saw this also a few days ago and was going to post something like, "JMU loses 4th major coach in less than a year" and let you guys/gals have at it. I met her at the Richmond coaches caravan. Very nice young lady.
Hope she doesn't take some cheerleaders with her and hope we don't have some de-commits.

I was bummed to see her go, but I understand you have to take opportunity when it's in front of you.
I will miss her leading the cheers at almost every JMU event. She was another voice of JMU just like curt Dudley.
I wonder who will be the next cheerleader coach.

I hope our recent success at NCA/NDA in Orlando the last two years allows us to attract some top talent for the spot and carry that success into the future. While I'd rather be known for FB and BBall, I'll even take Softball, it's always nice to continue winning, regardless of the sport.

She's moving to Coastal Carolina in the Athletic Development office- looks like she is moving on from Cheerleading. It's a young lady's game.

It makes sense for her, she is a Coastal Alum and going back to the beach. Best of luck to her.

(06-30-2016 05:51 AM)jmuroadwarrior Wrote:  I was surprised no one had started a thread about this, but I guess you may have thought that this wasn't a sexy enough topic?

All I can say is that season ticket holders for all sports will really miss this gal! And when the softball team advanced, she was there with her in-game hosting too. But I can understand that after six years of FCS she wanted to more up to FBS. ( I tossed that in to perhaps give this thread some life.)

http://www.jmusports.com/news/2016/6/27/...s-jmu.aspx

I'm slightly more disappointed that after 5 responses nobody has applauded your wit than the fact that she is leaving. I have zero experience with other cheerleading coaches but I don't imagine many share the same passion for all sports that Kelly did.

(06-30-2016 07:11 AM)ShadyP Wrote:  It makes sense for her, she is a Coastal Alum and going back to the beach. Best of luck to her.

That's the biggest reason. She bled purple for sure, but CCU is where her heart is. We were VERY lucky to have her for all these years and she was great at bringing some life to the games. Big shoes to fill for sure; she will be missed.

(06-30-2016 07:50 AM)Deez Nuts Wrote:  

(06-30-2016 07:11 AM)ShadyP Wrote:  It makes sense for her, she is a Coastal Alum and going back to the beach. Best of luck to her.

That's the biggest reason. She bled purple for sure, but CCU is where her heart is. We were VERY lucky to have her for all these years and she was great at bringing some life to the games. Big shoes to fill for sure; she will be missed.

Would this be an example of an oxymoron?

(06-30-2016 07:00 AM)JMUrcc06 Wrote:  I hope our recent success at NCA/NDA in Orlando the last two years allows us to attract some top talent for the spot and carry that success into the future. While I'd rather be known for FB and BBall, I'll even take Softball, it's always nice to continue winning, regardless of the sport.

Couldn't have said it better myself - hope she continues to be successful and we do the same!

(06-30-2016 07:50 AM)Deez Nuts Wrote:  

(06-30-2016 07:11 AM)ShadyP Wrote:  It makes sense for her, she is a Coastal Alum and going back to the beach. Best of luck to her.

That's the biggest reason. She bled purple for sure, but CCU is where her heart is. We were VERY lucky to have her for all these years and she was great at bringing some life to the games. Big shoes to fill for sure; she will be missed.

This is a position that I would really like to be able to fill with a JMU Alum if there is a qualified candidate for the position.

(06-30-2016 05:51 AM)jmuroadwarrior Wrote:  I was surprised no one had started a thread about this, but I guess you may have thought that this wasn't a sexy enough topic?

All I can say is that season ticket holders for all sports will really miss this gal! And when the softball team advanced, she was there with her in-game hosting too. But I can understand that after six years of FCS she wanted to more up to FBS. ( I tossed that in to perhaps give this thread some life.)

http://www.jmusports.com/news/2016/6/27/...s-jmu.aspx

Well I have been holding off on talking about this for a number of reasons.

1. I knew about this a few weeks ago, since my daughter is one of the High Flying talented cheerleaders that you all got to enjoy watching and that Kelly has coached for the last 4 years. I was asked to not say anything until it was truly public.

2. This was a very hard pill to swallow since my daughter is returning to JMU for 1 more year (actually her 5th and her last eligible year). She and Kelly have been very close over the years. Needless to say She was floored, but understood Kelly's reason for leaving.

Also to correct something that was said publicly by the administration in their release. Becca Wells is a 2 time All-American.


Yes, Kelly was one the Voices we all heard and loved to hear leading the JMU Nation, JMU has a solid Cheer program, no it's not the glamor and hype of Football or the Basketball Teams or even the Awesome Softball team, But a Force in thier own right. But the program has been a high profile program at their level among the schools they compete against, for the last 5 or 6 years earning their gold bids and Winning a National Championship (the year before Becca came to JMU) Having 2 runner ups (the year after and then again this past year) (needless to say many can argue the fact JMU should have won it this year,)(not going to talk about that right now)

Kelly's heart from the way I understand is with CCU because its closer to her home and she is an ALUM and where her roots are. BUT kid you not KELLY Bleeds PURPLE.

Every game or event I was at especially the SMU game Kelly always spoke to us and had a great JMU positive attitude..

She will be missed.

Hopefully the new coach will continue in a similar tradition / path and keep the JMU SPIRIT going STRONG.
From what I understand there are a number of candidates but no decision has been made yet.

Whomever gets the job will need to recruit skilled cheerleaders if they are to maintain their level of excellence. Cause its not just waiving pom poms and chanting, they are athletes and put in hours of training so that we all can enjoy their high flying stunts and pyramids during games to entertain us and motivate us when the going gets tough.

GOOD LUCK KELLY, You will be missed.

(06-30-2016 07:50 AM)DoubleDogDare Wrote:  

(06-30-2016 05:51 AM)jmuroadwarrior Wrote:  I was surprised no one had started a thread about this, but I guess you may have thought that this wasn't a sexy enough topic?

All I can say is that season ticket holders for all sports will really miss this gal! And when the softball team advanced, she was there with her in-game hosting too. But I can understand that after six years of FCS she wanted to more up to FBS. ( I tossed that in to perhaps give this thread some life.)

http://www.jmusports.com/news/2016/6/27/...s-jmu.aspx

I'm slightly more disappointed that after 5 responses nobody has applauded your wit than the fact that she is leaving. I have zero experience with other cheerleading coaches but I don't imagine many share the same passion for all sports that Kelly did.

Yes! Finally some applause, Thanks!