Diana Took Over Murrieta Mavericks in 2009 with her two daughers Kanisha and Monique as their passion for cheer grew. To this day it is a passion she has with her daughter Monique who is the head coach and cheorgrapher. Diana enjoys watching the young athleties grow into amazing young talented  athletes, and leaders. We Strive not only to teach members new skills and advance their cheerleading knowledge, but we are passionate about excellence, including role modeling, in order to teach life lessions.

Our story 

Murrieta Mavericks Cheer
Established in 2009

The Murrieta Mavericks began in 2007 with a small group of elementary school girls practicing in local parks, led by a coach from a military family. When the coach relocated out of state, six determined girls chose to continue their cheer journey together. In 2009, the Murrieta Mavericks officially became a team and moved into a gym—setting the foundation for years of growth, competition, and championship success.

At the core of the program was a dedicated mom and her two daughters, both original members of the team. As the years passed, the girls not only competed but became coaches, helping shape the future of the Mavericks. Today, both daughters are full-time nurses, having carried the values of commitment and leadership from the mat into their careers.

Meanwhile, their youngest sister continues to live out her cheer dream—coaching and leading the Mavericks with the same passion that started it all. With their mom still actively involved in the program, this family has become the heart of the Mavericks legacy.

More than a cheer team, Murrieta Mavericks is a family. Built on teamwork, leadership, dedication, and heart, the program continues to inspire new generations—one cheerleader at a time.

              HEAD COACH & CHOREOGRAPHER  

        COACH MONIQUE

Monique has been in Cheer and Dance since she was 4 years old, Monique had became part of the Rail Ranch Dance Team during last 3 years in elementary school, she was captain for the last 3 years. After elementary school she continued her cheer with the Murrieta Mavericks for an additional 4 years. High School she made her freshman team, Jv and Varsity as a junior she has been captian all 3 years. As a sophmore in high school she is also on the JV team and again was chosen as captain . She had been awarded several individual metals for her stunting abilities and made State and National Champion in both Cheer and Dance.  2013 Monique had taken on her own team which consists of children 3 and 4 year of age,  Monique had continued to coach with great success thought 2016 winning State and National Championships teaching all ages. She has taught cheer and tumbling and brought many challenges to her team as they have showed great success. Monique had became part of the Fresno Stae University Bulldog Cheerleader until she retaired and gratduated.  We are pleased to announce that Monique graduated with her BSN AND summa cum laude in May 2021. Where she had accepted a position at Loma Linda University Hospital in the Pediatric Cardiology Unit. We are also excited and blessed to announce her love for cheer has also blessed us with her return to coaching with the Mavericks along side of all her hard work in the hospitals. 

TUMBLING INSTRUCTOR RICARDO CORTES 

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Ricardo has cheered for many years and has worked his way up to the Cali Allstar Rangers for several now. He has won several State, Nationals Champions and became the  2024 & 2025 World Champion.

He have a passion for cheer for bring that he brings to our program

Coach Amanda Garcia

 

 

                                       

 

I have been cheering since I was 6 years old. I participated in All Star cheer for 5 years and was a member of my high school cheer team for 4 years. I also have several years of experience in dance and tumbling. I am currently a cheerleader at CSUSM and will be entering my 4th year. We are excited to have Amanda start her new journey as a coach with  the Murrieta Mavericks cheer team. 

 

Coach Alana Almond

My name is Alana Almond and I’m so excited to be joining the coaching staff at Murrieta Mavericks Cheer—where my own cheer journey began!

I started cheering as a Murrieta Maverick before moving into all-star cheer, where I was proud to win The Summit twice. I cheered all four years in high school and capped off my cheer career as a collegiate athlete at San Diego State University, where I competed at College Nationals.

 I work locally as a Physician Assistant at a family medicine clinic.

I can't wait to meet all of our amazing athletes and be part of your growth, goals, and cheer memories. Let’s make this season one to remember!