08/30/2026
MEET OUR NEW VOLUNTEER CHEER COACH!
The Del Rio High School Cheer Booster Club is excited to introduce Kaitlyn Katz, our DRHS Cheer Volunteer Coach!
A proud DRHS alumna and former Varsity Cheer Captain, Coach Katz went on to cheer at the Division I level for four years at the United States Air Force Academy. Her experience as a collegiate athlete, Air Force officer, and leader brings a unique perspective on teamwork, discipline, resilience, and leadership to our program.
We are excited to welcome Coach Katz back home as she gives back to the program and community that helped shape her!
Get to know Coach Katz! ⬇️
🎓Proud DRHS Alumni…Class of 2019!
Cheerleading has been one of the greatest influences in my life. It has given me unforgettable opportunities, lifelong friendships, and a deep appreciation for leadership, teamwork, discipline, and perseverance.
⚡️ Four-year Division I Varsity Co-Ed Cheerleader at the United States Air Force Academy
🏟 Represented USAFA at NCAA Bowl Games & the Mountain West Basketball Tournament
📣 Competed twice at NCA College Nationals in Daytona Beach, FL
📣 Del Rio High School Varsity Cheerleader & Head Captain
🏆 Two-time DRHS Cheerleader of the Year
⭐️ Two-time DRHS Excellence in Leadership Award recipient
💙 DRHS Most Spirited Award & Queen of Hearts Award recipient
📣 Three-time NCA All-American Nominee
🌍 All-Europe Team & Athletic-Academic All-Conference (Naples, Italy)
🎓 Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Sciences from the United States Air Force Academy, CLASS OF 2024
🇺🇸 Former United States Air Force Security Forces Officer, Flight Commander, and Group Executive Officer
🏅 Top Freshman Award and Superintendent’s and Commandant’s Pin recipient
💪 Led and developed teams of up to 80 USAF Airmen in demanding, high-performance environments
I am excited to have the opportunity to help Coach Snyder, Coach Infante, and Coach Torres take the DRHS Cheer Program to the next level.
My journey has taken me from cheering right here in Del Rio to competing and leading at the Division I level, serving as an Air Force officer, and mentoring young people in athletic, educational, and military settings.
Each experience has strengthened my belief that cheerleading is about so much more than what happens on the sidelines or the competition floor. It teaches athletes to trust one another, overcome challenges, lead with confidence, perform under pressure, and hold themselves to a higher standard.
As a volunteer coach, my goal is to help create a safe, positive, and high-performing environment where every athlete feels valued, challenged, and inspired to grow. I want our cheerleaders to develop not only their skills, but also the confidence, character, resilience, and leadership that will serve them throughout their lives.
Returning to Del Rio High School as a coach is incredibly meaningful to me. I am honored to give back to the program and community that gave me so much, and I cannot wait to help our athletes build lasting memories, achieve their goals, and proudly represent Del Rio.
Here’s to an exciting season of hard work, growth, school spirit, and excellence!
Go Rams and Go Queens! 💙📣
— Kaitlyn Katz
