The Thunder cheerleading squad are among the most active and visible groups on campus, including cheering or dancing on the sidelines at football and basketball games, making public appearances at community and regional events.
The Thunder cheerleading squad consists of a group of young men and women who enjoy promoting school spirit, creating enthusiasm and entertaining fans at Thunder athletic events. The audience is treated to big basket tosses, partner stunts, and distinctive routines. They provide sideline entertainment and half-time performances.
Incoming freshman are eligible to earn the Trine University Cheerleading Scholarship! Freshmen who make the squad are eligible to earn a $1000 scholarship for each year that they remain on the cheerleading squad.
Trine University Cheerleading is broken down into two squads, Game Day and Competition. All cheerleaders are responsible for cheering at home football and basketball games. The competition cheerleaders are responsible for cheering at football and basketball games as well as preparing for competitions Requirements differ for each squad and vary season to season depending on what the program is looking for.
Game Day- Tumbling not required though a back-hand-spring is preferred
Competition- Standing Tuck and Roundoff Back Tuck preferred
Want to Cheer for Trine? Those interested should fill out the recruiting form!
Trine University Cheerleading holds try-outs in the spring for the upcoming year. Try-outs are a one-day process where tumbling, stunting and dance abilities are evaluated.
Head Coach - Kaitlin Siener
Athletic Director Andy Rang tabbed Kaitlin Siener as head coach of the Trine University cheer and dance teams in June of 2026.
“We are excited for Kaitlin to return to Trine as our new head coach,” said Rang, “With her experiences both with the program and since graduating, I fully expect the program to flourish under her guidance.”
Siener graduated from Trine in 2023 after spending four years on the High Voltage Dance Team. During her time the team made its first trip to the National Dance Alliance championships, coming away with a third-place finish. She was a three-year captain of the team.
Since leaving school, Siener has worked as a middle school math teacher but has also remained heavily active in competitive dance. She coached the Blackhawk Middle School dance team for two years and has worked at Craneisha’s Dance Unlimited in Fort Wayne, Indiana for the past year. During the latter she has planned and taught structured classes for students of all skill levels while providing feedback and fostering confidence. She also recruited new students to the studio.
"Trine has always felt like home, and I am thrilled to be given the opportunity to return and lead the program,” said Siener, “I look forward to building on the recent achievements of both teams while also helping each athlete grow and develop within the program. Go Thunder!"
Siener has danced since she was four years old and before coming to Trine had a very successful high school career, featuring State and National championship qualifications as well as three All-American selections.
Roster
| Name |
Yr. |
Hometown/High School |
| Alexis Alger |
So. |
Albion, Ind. / Central Noble |
| Tyler Arens |
Jr. |
Fort Wayne, Ind. / Carroll |
| Allison Buckenbeyer |
Sr. |
Delta, Ohio / Pike-Delta-York |
| Eleanora Buehler |
So. |
Bloomington, Ind. / Bloomington North |
| Ava Davis |
Fr. |
Fremont, Ind. / Fremont |
| Natalie Ebert |
Jr. |
Garrett, Ind. / Garrett |
| Grace Fulmer |
Sr. |
Edwardsburg, Mich. / Edwardsburg |
| Savannah Garcia |
Sr. |
Elwood, Ind. / Elwood |
| Hailey Hardesty |
Jr. |
Valparaiso, Ind. / Morgan Township |
| Ella Huff |
Jr. |
Elkhart, Ind. / Elkhart |
| Emily Inbody |
Fr. |
Elkhart, Ind. / Jimtown |
| Alexis Jeka |
So. |
Lakevillage, Ind. / North Newton |
| Alexa Jones |
Jr. |
Fort Wayne, Ind. / Concordia Lutheran |
| Katelyn Joseph |
Jr. |
Avilla, Ind. / Garrett |
| Drew LaFon |
Sr. |
Milford Center, Ohio / Fairbanks |
| Victoria Luebke |
Sr. |
Valparaiso, Ind. / Boone Grove |
| Lyndsey Marvin |
So. |
Lyons, Ohio / Evergreen |
| Alisen McGee |
Fr. |
Kendallville, Ind. / East Noble |
| Aruara Michael |
Jr. |
Montpelier, Ohio / Montpelier |
| Ty Morgan |
Sr. |
Hudson, Mich. / Hudson |
| Abigail Mott |
Fr. |
Plainfield, Ind. / Plainfield |
| Shea Phillips |
Sr. |
Waterloo, Ind. / Dekalb |
| Kiara Siders |
So. |
Mishawaka, Ind. / Mishawaka |
| Hope Wilkes |
Jr. |
Cement City, Mich. / Columbia Central |
