Briar Cliff University Women's Cheerleading
Briar Cliff University (BCU) · Sioux City, Iowa · Private nonprofit university
Briar Cliff University Women's Cheerleading coaches
Coaches at Briar Cliff University who recruit Women's Cheerleading, head coach first.
The program
Where Briar Cliff University competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NAIA
- Conference
- Great Plains Athletic Conference
- Program level
- Somewhat Recognized
- Athletics site
- bcuchargers.com
Academics
What you'd study and how the school handles admissions.
Popular majors
- Student-to-faculty
- 10 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 48% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Briar Cliff University in Sioux City.
- Location
- Sioux City, Iowa
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- Time zone
- Central
- Website
- briarcliff.edu
About Briar Cliff University Women's Cheerleading
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Melanie Yakel is the Head Coach for Briar Cliff University Women's Cheerleading, verified October 2026. Briar Cliff University (BCU) competes in NAIA Women's Cheerleading as a member of the Great Plains Athletic Conference. NAIA and junior college coaches have fewer contact limits, so you can reach out at any time. Briar Cliff University is a small private school in Sioux City, Iowa with 947 undergraduates and an average net price of $23,292 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Briar Cliff University Women's Cheerleading
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Melanie Yakel, the Head Coach. Briar Cliff University has 1 coach for Women's Cheerleading, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
- Lead with your numbersPut your position, tumbling level and stunt skills in the subject line and first sentences. NAIA coaches have flexible recruiting rules and can contact you early.
- Send your videoInclude a skills video with tumbling passes and stunts, with the link near the top so Melanie can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitMention your GPA, test scores and intended major so the coach can check your admission chances.
- Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Briar Cliff University staff after a week, and again after your next competition with updated results.
Email Coach Melanie Yakel at Briar Cliff University from your Gmail. Free for 7 days.
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Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Briar Cliff University NAIA?
Yes. Briar Cliff University competes in NAIA Women's Cheerleading, in the Great Plains Athletic Conference.
Is Briar Cliff University public or private?
Briar Cliff University is a private nonprofit school in Sioux City, Iowa.
What conference is Briar Cliff University Women's Cheerleading in?
The Great Plains Athletic Conference.
Does Briar Cliff University offer athletic scholarships for Women's Cheerleading?
Briar Cliff University competes in NAIA, where programs can offer athletic scholarships. The number and size of awards vary, so ask the coaches directly.
How many coaches does Briar Cliff University Women's Cheerleading have?
1 coach, led by Melanie Yakel, the Head Coach.
Who is the head coach of Briar Cliff University Women's Cheerleading?
Melanie Yakel is the Head Coach.
When can Briar Cliff University Women's Cheerleading coaches contact recruits?
NAIA and junior college coaches have fewer contact limits, so you can reach out at any time. You can email the coaches yourself at any age. Rules change, so check your sport's current NCAA recruiting calendar.
Can you walk on to Briar Cliff University Women's Cheerleading?
It depends on roster space each year. The best way to find out is to email the coaches with your stats and highlights and ask about walk-on spots.
How much does Briar Cliff University cost?
In-state tuition is $34,230 and out-of-state tuition is $34,230 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $23,292.
How do I contact the Briar Cliff University Women's Cheerleading coaches?
Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see each coach's email and send a personal message from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.
Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.
