Varsity cheer head coach Dom Borello is now joining the gymnastics team as assistant coach to varsity team head coach Christie McCormick.
Borello has been coaching cheer and gymnastics since 1999 and was able to lead the cheer team to their first conference championship.
Director of student activities Joe Swarm said Borello’s past experience will help both programs.
“I think it’s amazing on several parts,” Swarm said. “I think his knowledge of technique and his ability to work with the students is great.”
Borello said his experience in both sports helped his coaching skills.
“I actually started with gymnastics,” Borello said. “I had a boys program and I think that helped me out with cheer because it helped me learn how to deal with kids of all levels. It’s a good crossover.”
Borello said he decided to coach gymnastics because he wanted to continue to be a part of sports department.
“It’s fun to be a part of high school sports and cheer was over,” Borello said. “I wanted to be a part of something else.”
Swarm said the hiring of Borello will further accelerate both programs.
“I hope [Borello] further builds the cheerleading program and I hope that [he] continues to further grow the gymnastics program because of the student athletes being comfortable with being in both programs,” Swarm said.
Swarm said Borello has advanced the cheerleading program.
“[We have] been very fortunate to have him as our coach and he’s done a tremendous job,” Swarm said. “He has turned our cheerleading program completely around.”
Junior and gymnast Saba Ahmed said Borello’s advice is beneficial for the athletes.
“He is really helpful with vault and his tips help you improve a lot,” Ahmed said. “He’s supportive and gives good tips to help you improve or get new skills.”