Besides being located in the most exciting city in the world (New York!), St. John's University is home to Red Storm Athletics, with some of the most prominent teams in the nation. The Red Storm basketball games take place at Carnesecca Arena and at Madison Square Garden , the most famous arena in the world! Living down the street from the City That Never Sleeps has its privileges. The squad makes television appearances each year, including commercials, news programs, movie openings and even cheer documentaries. And the Most Famous Arena In The World is never lacking in some of the most famous people in the world.

The St. John's University Cheerleading program consists of male and female students working to make the team skilled and competitive. The team participates in most university athletic events, Big East tournament, collegiate competitions and other school events as well as outside promotional exhibitions, children's clinics, camps, and fundraisers.

Tryouts are held in the spring. In order to try out you must:

•Contact the coach
•Be enrolled at St. John's University
•Have proof of insurance.
•Have an approved University Physical (You must contact the St. John's University nurse's office in Newman Hall for information). You must then have your physical (attn. cheerleading) forwarded to the training room in Alumni Hall (attn. Ron Linfonte) at least two days prior to tryouts.

Prospective team members are required to attend two tryout clinics where they will learn the required material and are judged on stunts, attitude, and participation.

Currently, requirements consist of a learned cheer and dance, as well as a stunting clinic. All female members must be able to execute a standing back handspring. All male members must possess good physical strength, prior tumbling and stunting knowledge are a plus.

During the clinic you will also participate in a one-on-one interview with the head coach. Tryout requirements are subject to change as skill level increases in the program.

If you are interested in cheering for St. John's or have any further questions please contact Coach Brown at Cheerredstorm@aol.com.

Brittany Lucchesi

Position: Head Coach
Phone: (718) 990-2306

This is Lucchesi's first year coaching the Red Storm Cheerleaders. Coach Lucchesi comes to St. John's after a standout collegiate career with the three-time Universal Cheerleading Association (UCA) Division I Small Co-ed National Champion cheerleading squad at Hofstra University. In addition to cheering with the Pride, Lucchesi has assisted in coaching a variety of clinics with the UCA and Hofstra University since 2005. Lucchesi was the recipient of both the Student Leadership and the HU Cheer Leadership awards, in addition to the CheerPride award in 2009.