On Wednesday, July 5, 2023, Northwest Florida State College announced Shannon Tucker as the new Cheerleading Coach for the Raiders.
Tucker is a graduate of the University of Central Florida with a bachelor’s degree in Sports and Fitness, specializing in coaching and sports injuries, and has an impressive 17-year coaching background.
Her extensive experience includes owning a cheer and tumbling facility in Niceville called Destination 850, serving as Cheer Coach at Destin High School since 2021, and successfully coaching teams including the national champion cheerleaders at Bishop Moore Catholic High School in Orlando, Florida.
- “I am excited for this opportunity to coach at Northwest Florida State College, and I am thrilled to become a part of the Raider family,” Tucker said.
“Coach Tucker brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our program,” said NWFSC President Dr. Devin Stephenson. “I believe the program will thrive under her leadership, achieving a championship-level cheer team that is commensurate with the quality and high-level performance of our other Raider athletic teams.”
