WELCOME TO DAKOTA SPIRIT!!
The mission of Dakota Spirit is to promote the physical, mental and spiritual development of youth through cheerleading. Dakota Spirit emphasizes positive sportsmanship, character, and commitment. Founded in 1996 by Robin Fritsch, this was South Dakota’s first youth cheerleading program. Since it’s beginning, Dakota Spirit has grown from 12 young girls in 1996 to over 300 girls in 2009.
Dakota Spirit offers a full cheerleading curriculum for preschool through college. Students can select from a variety of teams, classes, training camps, private lessons, tumbling classes, high school or collegiate training, and family-centered activities. Fifteen cheer teams give every student a place to develop and excel as an athlete. No prior experience is required to take classes or join a team.
Dakota Spirit has been featured in local, regional and national publications. National coaching honors have been awarded to several staff members. Dakota Spirit’s new facility opened in September of 2007 and was recently featured in “Cheer Biz”. The state-of-the-art building has over 11,000 square feet of training space with many special features to provide students with top-of-the-line training.
Dakota Spirit teams from preschool through high school include a selection of 15 teams in the Developmental League, Recreational League, and All Star League. The “D” League is for first-time students who want a low budget, low commitment team. The “Rec” League is a middle-priced competitive league for beginners to advanced students. “All Stars” is open to students who are reaching for the highest level of training, competitiveness, and team travel.
“Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; you are mine” (Isaiah 43:1)