Coach Waters is in his first season as head cheer and STUNT coach.
Waters brings a wealth of experience to OU, having most recently served as head coach for the cheerleading and mascot programs at Frostburg State University from 2018 to 2022. During his tenure, he successfully rebuilt and elevated the programs, guiding them through a transition from NCAA Division III to NCAA Division II.
Prior to his time at Frostburg State, Waters was the head cheerleading coach at Catholic University of America from 2015 to 2018. He has also served as a head instructor and choreographer for the National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) since 2011. In this role, he has worked with more than 150 programs across the country, providing training and support for both new and veteran staff in USA cheer procedures and safety protocols.
A former member of the Penn State University cheerleading program, Waters is currently completing his degree in information sciences and technology.