Rica Charleston is a native of Fort Worth, TX after graduating from Fossil Ridge high
school she continued her cheer career and studies at Grambling State University in
Louisiana, where she served as captain for 3 years and competed at NCA College Nationals
in Daytona Beach, FL placing in the Top 3 in the Large CoEd D1A Advanced Division.
Coach Charleston is no stranger to the world of cheerleading, she has cheered for
Spirit of Texas, Cheer Athletics, and currently serves as a nationally ranked choreographer
for V!ROC's Master Choreographers, and she also judges regional and national events
all over the country. She has been coaching for 13 years on the high school, and collegiate
level and is so excited to take on UNT in her next chapter. She is most excited about
enhancing current traditions and starting new ones! Talon's Up Mean Green!