Garfield Cheer has always been about tradition, the alumni, ELA and most importantly the athletes! Administration turned down a coach who had already accepted the position and was a perfect fit for the program. Her becoming Head Coach would’ve kept the amazing team in tact and add some amazing help. You turned down a coach who not only cheered at Garfield herself, but also returned to coach the ELA Pop Warner team an prepare them for Garfield and eventually joined the Garfield dream team which brought him the first ever CIF championship and Regionals Championship. Instead you’re bringing in a coach who not only doesn’t have the upbringing of ELA but who continuously mistreated athletes. Girls are afraid to cheer this year because they know what they’re in for. To have the athletes afraid is insane and Garfield cannot and should not allow this to happen! Administration needs to remove this coach from all teams. Shame on Administration for not putting the athlete’s well being first!