Name: Corey Rickett

Age: 21

Hometown: Honolulu, HI

Cheer Team/Gym You Currently Represent: Hawaii Pacific University Smallz

Have you ever been to camp before? No

How many years have you been involved in cheer? 8 years

What University/Gym have you cheered at? Hawaii Pacific University

What University/Gym have you coached at? Cheer Jamz All Stars, Cheer 808 and West Point Gymnastics Academy

What is your largest accomplishment within the Cheer community? Winning NCA Division II Nationals

Who has been your biggest influence within the sport and why? Garren Gosnell. He is such a positive influence and very knowledgeable in the sport. His innovative styles are something rarely seen in the cheer world

What’s your favorite part in a routine and why? Tumbling and dance. It gives me a chance to just have fun and enjoy cheering on everybody on their individual skills

What was the skill that took you the longest to learn and why? A kick full. For the longest time I thought I had it, but was twisting the wrong way 

What is your favorite competition/event to attend and why? NCA College Nationals . Competing on a beach band shell is absolutely amazing. It’s such a fun and different experience

What is your favorite memory involving cheer? First day of learning baskets I threw the girl in the air and was so impressed I forgot to catch!