Monica Aldama

“A lot of us say this about cheerleading: Most of the time it’s not fun. It’s hard. It’s exhausting. You’re putting your body through all this pain and hard work and long hours of working out. And we do it all for these brief moments of success. Whether it’s winning a championship, mastering a skill, or having a successful full out in practice—those moments of success are exhilarating. That’s why we keep coming back and putting in the hours.”
― Monica Aldama, Full Out: Lessons in Life and Leadership from America's Favorite Coach

“I tell them all on the first day: “Your actions affect others. So when you don’t go to class, the whole team is going to run. I’m hoping that you feel bad about that. That’s the whole purpose, for it to motivate you enough not to want others to be disciplined because of your poor decision.”
― Monica Aldama, Full Out: Lessons in Life and Leadership from America's Favorite Coach