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2011-12 Spirit Team

Front row: Butch
Second Row (L-R): Royesha Gibson, Jenny Gudgel, Alexis Spies, Lindsey Jahn, Michele Hamm, Chelsea Stout.
Third Row: Kathryn Green, Erika Berdan, Olivia Newhouse, Rachel Pederson, Melissa Hallenbeck, Jackie Helm, Tannis Bogart.
Fourth Row: Karissa Wolfson, Ashley Campos, Morgan Williams, Janae DeJanovich, Erica Plauman, Alyssa Hamilton, Lauren Hamada, Bree Shumate, Kimberly, Christy Grorud, Sable Hodson.
Back Row: Kevin Nebeker, Victor Palacios, Stephen Hannan, Joel Lawrence, Ryan Smith, Cheyenne Eady, Zach McBournie, Sean Cornell, Brian Grina, Jake Kragnt, Drew Dixon.
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The Washington State University Spirit Program features Butch T. Cougar, the Cheer team and the Crimson Girls dance team. The Cougars Spirit Program is comprised of talented, energetic and articulate young men and women who are enthusiastic about cheering for some of the most dynamic athletic teams in the Pac-12 Conference! The Spirit Program is an important aspect of game production and public relations for Washington State University. Butch, WSU Cheer and the Crimson Girls serve as ambassadors for the University in a variety of ways including participation at all home games, University events and community appearances.

2012-13 WSU Crimson Girls Announced

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2012-13 WSU Cheer Team Announced

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Congratulations Crimson Girls

2012 USA Collegiate Dance Championships

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About Tandi Ball

As the Spirit Program Coordinator/Head Cheer Coach, Tandi Ball is responsible for overseeing the Crimson Girl Dance Team, the Butch T. Cougar Mascot Program, and is the head coach for WSU Cheer. Ball's coaching experience includes stints at Washington State University, University of Idaho, Western Oregon University and Coffeyville Community College. She also was a diver and cheerleader at the University of Missouri and a cheerleader for the Kansas City Chiefs. Tandi was a college instructor for Universal Cheerleaders Association and has judged the Universal Cheerleaders Association High School and College National Cheerleading Championships seen on ESPN.

Tandi's husband, Chris Ball, is the defensive coordinator for the Washington State football team. They have three children, Brennan (18), Abigail (7) and Ella Grace (3 months).

Tandi has been around college athletics most of her life, first as a student-athlete and then as a coach and coach's wife. This background is critical when working in the university setting; she clearly understands the collegiate atmosphere and environment. She has high expectations and a vision of a nationally acclaimed program. Tandi's office is Bohler 189, her email is tandib@wsu.edu.


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