Coastal Carolina Names MaryKate Avant Head Cheer Coach
Coastal Carolina University has announced the hiring of MaryKate Avant as its new Head Cheer Coach. Avant, who has prior experience as a student-athlete and volunteer coach with the Chanticleer cheer program, will now oversee all aspects of the team.
Myrtle Beach Florence, SC, October 23, 2026 —
Coastal Carolina University has announced MaryKate Avant as its new Head Cheer Coach, placing her in charge of all aspects of the Chanticleer cheer team. Avant has previously been a student-athlete and volunteer coach with the program.
The announcement identifies Avant’s experience within the cheer program but does not provide details about when she will begin the role or the terms of her appointment. It also does not outline specific responsibilities beyond her oversight of the team.
Her background includes two roles connected to the program: participation as a student-athlete and service as a volunteer coach. The university’s announcement, as provided, does not specify how long she held either role or describe other coaching experience.
Further details about the team’s plans under Avant’s leadership were not included in the information provided. The announcement does not state whether there are changes planned for the roster, coaching staff, practice schedule or competition plans.
The hiring makes Avant the team’s new head coach, while the scope of her leadership is described broadly as overseeing all aspects of the team. No additional statements from Avant or university representatives were provided. The announcement also does not include a date for the hiring, information about a search process or details about the coach’s qualifications beyond her prior involvement as a student-athlete and volunteer coach with the Chanticleer cheer program.
Story summarized from the original created by CCU Athletics on www.wmbfnews.com, see more information here.
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