Q&A With Miami Dolphins Cheerleader Shayla

What Pop Warner team did you cheer for?

SHAYLA: I cheered for the Liberty City Warriors in Miami.

What was your favorite part of cheering for Pop Warner?

SHAYLA: My favorite part of cheering for Pop Warner was that we were all a close-knit family even though we weren’t blood relatives. The team parents brought everybody snacks and drinks so we could eat together after practices and games. All the families knew each other and there was always an uproar of support coming from the stands. It was just an amazing environment to be immersed in.

What are your hobbies outside of cheerleading?

SHAYLA: My main hobby outside of cheerleading is working out. If possible, I try to go to the gym 3-5 times a week and I push myself hard because I truly enjoy it. Not only does it keep me active, it also keeps my spirits lifted.

Another hobby of mine is singing. I’ve been singing since I was a little girl in the church choir. It’ll always be a passion of mine and I don’t think I could ever stop singing. Dance, of course, is another hobby of mine. Without dance, I don’t know where I’d be.

Do you do any volunteer work?

SHAYLA: Yes, I try to do as much volunteer work as I can. I’ve volunteered at summer camps such as MAD Dance Summer Camp and Christopher Columbus Basketball camp. In previous years I’ve volunteered at Hard Rock Stadium during football games and as a tutor.

As a Miami Dolphins Cheerleader, I have the pleasure of being able to do even more volunteer work. So far, my favorite event has been painting and sprucing up a veteran’s house for Veteran’s Day. It was the most amazing experience and I’m forever grateful for it.