Angela Hamilton was named Head Coach of Southern Nazarene University's cheer program in May of 2023. In the fall of ‘23, she was also named Head Coach of Southern Nazarene University’s inaugural STUNT the Sport. Her fresh enthusiasm and wealth of knowledge has been instrumental in shaping the future of Cheerleading and STUNT.
Before coming to Southern Nazarene University, Coach Hamilton has given private cheer lessons and worked as a hairstylist for 18 years. She is married to her husband, SNU alumni, Eric. They have two children, Lainey and Asher.
Coach Hamilton came to Southern Nazarene in July of 2022 as an assistant cheerleading coach under Coach Ashly Armstrong. Together with Coach Angie Milford and Coach Robby Patton they took the team to the university’s first cheerleading competition in Garland, Texas, and took first in college Game Day. One of Hamilton’s goals when coming to SNU was to help grow the program and that is exactly what she is doing.
In May of 2023, SNU announced that they would be adding STUNT the Sport. Hamilton along with Coach Armstrong, Milford, and Patton brought in 18 new athletes to SNU to form the first STUNT team. Fast forward to February 1, 2024, the SNU STUNT team took the mat for their first tournament and swept all four games for their first successes of the season. The team had a great 4-7 inaugural season.
Hamilton’s philosophy centers around building not just skill, but also character and teamwork. She emphasizes safety, precision, and the power of a positive mindset, which has led her teams to exceed their own expectations. Under her guidance, SNU’s cheerleaders are not only mastering complex stunts but also developing the confidence and discipline necessary for both competitive success and personal growth.
Hamilton is not just a coach, she is a mentor, an inspiration, and a driving force behind a new era of cheerleading excellence at SNU. The cheer team attended NCA nationals in Daytona, Florida for the first time in April of 2025 finishing sixth in the nation.
