I believe athletics are the cornerstone of developing our youth into leaders and valuable members of our society.”

Felisha Yeager | Willow Canyon High School cheer coach

Willow Canyon High School varisty cheer coach Felisha Yeager was named the Arizona Cheer Coach of the Year by the National Federation of State High School Associations.

This year’s honorees were selected based upon their coaching performance in the 2022-23 school year, lifetime community involvement, school involvement and philosophy of coaching. The NFHS relies on its member state associations to recognize those who are leading their sport, shaping their athletes and contributing in a positive way to their community.

Yeager was nominated by the Arizona Interscholastic Association.

Yeager is in her eighth season leading the Wildcats cheer team and has a decorated history of excellence with her students including 19 first-place finishes in local, state and national levels and three state championships.

“I believe athletics are the cornerstone of developing our youth into leaders and valuable members of our society,” Yeager said. “As a coach, I am proud to take part in that process.”

NFHS serves its members by providing leadership for the administration of education-based high school athletics and activities through the writing of playing rules that emphasize health and safety, educational programs that develop leaders, and administrative support to increase opportunities and promote sportsmanship.

“Coach Yeager runs a top-tier program and represents the winning culture at Willow Canyon,” Willow Canyon Principal Thom Luedemann said.