Coupeville Sports

Cheridan Eck

Sometimes you need a professional for the job.

With Coupeville High School cheer coach Sylvia Arnold’s time severely compromised these days, as she and her family deal with a devastating back injury suffered by her husband, Coupeville Living Hope Foursquare pastor Garrett Arnold, two key members of her support staff have stepped up to assist with the Wolf cheer squad.

Longtime assistant Jenny Cloudy, who had intended to take this year off, is working as a “guest speaker” as CHS prepares for its home football opener against Port Townsend tonight, Friday, Sept. 7.

And new assistant Cheridan Eck, a member of the Seattle Supersonics Dance Team for six years, is handling the day-to-day responsibilities, while remaining in close contact with Arnold.

“I’m keeping things running for her here, and Jenny has been the best at helping me learn the ropes while Sylvia is away,” Eck said. “I have had a great time with the girls one on one, getting to know them. They are all truly amazing!!”

Eck is a woman of many talents, balancing being a military wife and mother of three with also working as a fitness instructor. A professional dancer since she was young, Eck currently teaches Zumba, Bodypump and Bodyflow classes.

“I’m so excited to bring my energy and passion for dance and fitness to these girls by teaching them strength, flexibility and balance in a new and fun way,” Eck said. “Sylvia has been a blessing to this cheer program for years. She is such an inspiration to work with and I know that “Everyday has challenges and through them we will grow stronger”.