Diamond Athletics

🌟 Meet Valerie: 21 Years of Passion and Excellence in Coaching! 🌟

We’re incredibly proud to celebrate Valerie and her 21 years of coaching! From her early beginnings in 2005, Valerie’s dedication and passion for the world of dance and cheer have inspired countless dancers and athletes.

✨ A Look at Valerie’s Coaching Journey:

• 16 years of coaching competitive dance — including founding the Diamonds Dance Program
• Extensive experience coaching college, semi-pro, high school, and junior high teams
• USASF & KSHSAA certified — ensuring top-tier training and knowledge
• Trained as a dancer at one of Denver’s top performing arts schools, where she honed her craft and developed a deep understanding of performance and technique
• Her love for coaching and seeing her students grow is the heart of the Diamonds program, and it continues to evolve and thrive under her leadership.

Valerie's passion for building confidence, discipline, and teamwork has shaped many lives both on and off the stage. We’re excited to see the Diamonds Dance Program grow even more in the years to come!

👏 Let’s give a huge shoutout to Valerie for her 21 years of dedication and leadership! Here's to many more years of growth and success!

Baleigh grew up in Ulysses dancing , cheering , pageants and active in rodeo and ffa ! She eventually moved to Dodge going to beauty school as well as dancing and cheering for Dodge City com college and Gunpowder girls . She was Mrs Dodge City and loves teaching dance to children ! She has been on diamonds staff since 2017. She currently is a mom to a adorable little girl Jennings