Monica Aldama facts for kids
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Monica Aldama
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| Born | February 9, 1970 Alabama, U.S.
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| Alma mater | Tyler Junior College University of Texas at Austin University of Texas at Tyler |
| Occupation | Cheerleading coach Television personality |
| Spouse(s) | Chris Aldama (January 1994-present) |
| Children | 2 |
Monica Aldama, born on February 9, 1970, is a famous American cheerleading coach. She was the coach of the co-ed cheerleading team at Navarro College in Corsicana, Texas. She became well-known for her work with the team, especially after appearing in a popular TV show.
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Monica Aldama's Early Life and Education
Monica Aldama went to Corsicana High School. After high school, she attended Tyler Junior College. There, she joined the cheerleading team.
Later, she moved to the University of Texas at Austin. She studied business and earned a degree in Finance. She also joined a women's club called Zeta Tau Alpha. Monica then earned a Master's degree in Business Administration from the University of Texas at Tyler.
Under Monica Aldama's coaching, the Navarro College Bulldogs cheerleading team became very famous. They are known for being excellent at cheerleading.
Since the year 2000, her teams have won many big awards. They have won 16 NCA National Championships. These wins were in the Advanced Large Coed division. They also won 1 National Championship in the Game Day Open division.
Her teams have also earned 6 "Grand National" titles. A Grand National title means the team had the highest score of all in the competition that year. Monica's team also holds the record for the highest score ever at the NCA College Nationals.
People often call her cheerleading program a "dynasty" because they win so much. Her athletes even call her the "Queen." Monica Aldama has appeared on popular TV shows like The Ellen DeGeneres Show and Oprah's live tour.
Monica Aldama in the TV Series Cheer
In 2020, Monica Aldama was featured in a Netflix TV show called Cheer. This show was a docuseries, which means it followed real events. It focused on the 2019 Navarro College co-ed cheerleading team. The show helped many people learn about the sport of cheerleading.
The show was directed by documentarian Greg Whiteley. He is also known for his football documentary Last Chance U. Both shows follow college athletes as they deal with injuries and personal challenges.
Cheer showed Monica Aldama as a mentor to her team. She was often very supportive. However, as her athletes got more injuries, she had to make tough choices. These choices were always to help the team win the national championship in Daytona Beach, Florida.
The show highlighted Monica's drive for perfection. She often said, "You keep going until you get it right, then you keep going until you can't get it wrong." This quote shows her strong belief in practice and hard work.
Dancing with the Stars Appearance
On September 2, 2020, it was announced that Monica Aldama would be on Dancing with the Stars. This was for the 29th season of the show.
She was partnered with a professional dancer named Val Chmerkovskiy. They danced together for seven weeks. Monica was eliminated in the 7th week, finishing in 10th place.
Monica Aldama's Family Life
Monica Aldama is married to Chris Aldama. They got married in January 1994. They have two children. Her son-in-law, Trevor Denbow, is an American football player. He plays as a safety for the Indianapolis Colts.
See also
In Spanish: Monica Aldama para niños
