VERMILLION, S.D. – Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing Kendra Rich is pleased to announce Hope Muehling as the full-time Spirit Teams Coordinator Wednesday.
 
Muehling has worked with the South Dakota spirit teams for the last year in a part time role while she finished her degree at USD. Muehling was elevated to a full-time role, where she will continue to lead the Coyote cheer, dance, and mascot programs.
 
"I'm looking forward to continuing to build Coyote Spirit and supporting our students, athletes, and community. Go Yotes!" Muehling said.
 
Over the last year, Muehling oversaw daily operations for the USD spirit teams. She was responsible for recruiting, budgeting, travel, practices, community events, and coaching last year. Muehling was also a captain for the cheer team during her time as a student, and has been a part of the cheer team since 2022.
 
"Hope has made a tremendous impact on our spirit program through her dedication to our cheer and dance members, leadership on game days, and commitment to representing USD in the community," Rich said. "I am excited to see her continue building on that success and growing the program in this full-time role!"
 
Outside of her time at USD, Muehling has also worked as a Head Instructor for the Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA), where she was named Rookie Staff Member of the Year in the Central Region, and a Beauty Ambassador-Varsity Beauty at Varsity Spirit, where she led marketing initiatives at major cheer and dance events.
 
Muehling graduated from the University of South Dakota with a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology & Sport Management. Muehling also minored in Sport Marketing & Media.