Xavier University Athletics
Xavier Announces Kelsey Reddy Bezerra ('12) as the New Head Cheerleading Coach
09.23.24 | Cheerleading
She takes on the head coach role after being an assistant for the last seven years.
CINCINNATI - Kelsey Reddy Bezerra ('12)Β is originally from Cleveland, Ohio but hasΒ been in Cincinnati ever since graduating from Xavier in 2012. SheΒ was a gymnast for 15 years and switched to cheerleading in college. SheΒ was a 4-year member of the Xavier Cheerleading squad andΒ captain herΒ senior year. She spent one summer on staff for the Universal Cheerleading Association and coached at Mariemont High School for 4 years. This will be herΒ 8thΒ season with Xavier cheerleading, having spent the last sevenΒ as an assistant cheer coach as well as the mascot coach.
Her husband, Andre Bezerra, played soccer at Xavier and theyΒ met in college.Β TheyΒ have two kids β Oliver,Β 4 and Ivy,Β 1.5 β and a dog named Cookie.
