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The Cougarettes: A legacy 76 years in the making

January 25, 2024 12:00 AM
The BYU Cougarettes hold 24 national championship titles, the attention of 12 million viewers on a single viral YouTube video, and a four-night, five-show, sold-out concert each February.
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Former Cougarettes join offseason coaching staff

April 08, 2020 12:00 AM
BYU Athletic Director Tom Holmoe announced on April 7 that former Cougarettes Stacy Bills and Morgan St. Pierre will return to BYU to co-coach the squad in light of Jodi Maxfield's retirement.
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Cougarettes celebrate Jodi Maxfield's 30-year coaching legacy

February 14, 2020 12:00 AM
Nineteen national titles, four international tours, countless viral videos and the love and admiration of over six hundred young women is the legacy Jodi Maxfield is leaving behind as she wraps up her 30-year career as the head coach and artistic director of the BYU Cougarettes.
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BYU Cougarettes prepare for game days, nationals

October 16, 2019 12:00 AM
BYU home football games are filled with school spirit. From the marching band and Cosmo to cheerleaders and the Cougarettes, elements of a home football game are meant to bring fans an exciting game-day experience. It's easy to get lost in all the Cougar hype.
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Cougarettes finish second at ICU world championships

April 30, 2019 12:00 AM
The BYU Cougarettes, representing the U.S. National Team, finished second in the Hip Hop Division at the 2019 International Cheer Union World Cheerleading Championships held April 24-26 in Orlando, Florida.
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The history of Cosmo

April 10, 2018 12:00 AM
BYU's beloved mascot Cosmo the Cougar is known for his flips, tricks and impressive dance moves whether he's making appearances at sporting events or performing viral dances with the Cougarettes.
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Cougarettes coach addresses BYU in devotional on gratitude and rescue

November 29, 2016 12:00 AM
Jodi Maxfield, BYU Cougarettes coach and director, addressed a crowd at the Marriott Center on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016, as she talked about the importance of gratitude and reaching out to those in need.
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Alexis Williams: the Cougarette's lone senior

October 12, 2016 12:00 AM
Alexis Williams, the team's solo senior, performs with the Cougarettes at a BYU football game. (Alexis Williams)
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Cougarettes prepare for 2016-17 season

September 13, 2016 12:00 AM
The BYU Cougarettes smile for a team picture earlier this year. The Cougarettes are gearing up for BYU's home sports schedule. (BYU Cougarettes)
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Cougarettes make impression with modest competition dress

July 11, 2016 12:00 AM
The Cougarettes show off their costumes at nationals in 2015 held in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Alexis Williams)
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Cougarette concert pays homage to alumni

March 01, 2016 12:00 AM
The Cougarettes perform 'Glorious' during their 70th anniversary concert. The team also danced this piece with David Archuleta as a part of the 2015 homecoming festivities. (Ari Davis)
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Cougarettes celebrate 70 years of 'sisterhood'

February 10, 2016 12:00 AM
The Cougarettes perform at a time out during a basketball game this season. (Ari Davis)
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Behind the scenes with the Cougarettes

November 23, 2015 12:00 AM
The Cougarettes perform during a timeout during the BYU vs. Cincinnati game. The Cougarettes learn new choreography weekly. (Ari Davis)
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Cougarettes to perform at UConn halftime with special-needs dancers

October 01, 2015 12:00 AM
The Cougarettes perform a hip-hop routine during the Virginia game last September. The Cougarettes will perform as part of the halftime show against UConn. (Maddi Dayton)
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BYU Cougarettes take two national titles

April 15, 2013 12:00 AM
The Cougarettes took home two national titles over the weekend. (Universe photo)
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