Salem College

After introducing the first Salem College cheer team in NCAA Division III history during the 2024 spring semester, Director of Athletics Michael Williams announced the addition of C. Renee Foster as the program’s head cheerleading coach on Monday, August 12th. 

A graduate of Winston-Salem State University, Foster was an active member of the WSSU Powerhouse of Red & White Cheerleading program from 2009 to 2012. She began her journey as a junior varsity cheerleader on the White Team during her freshman year and advanced to the varsity squad her sophomore year, remaining on Red Team until graduation. 

Under the guidance of Dr. Joevanne Estrada, Foster and her teammates competed in the 2010 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference cheer competition and performed at the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conference exhibitions in 2011 and 2012. During her varsity years, Foster also served as the Cheer Secretary, managing practice and game logistics for the team. She was awarded the title of Most Spirited Cheerleader for the 2011-2012 season.

Following her graduation from Winston-Salem State, Foster returned to her alma mater to coach the White Team for the 2012-13 season, enhancing its presence at volleyball and women's basketball games and other athletic events.

Foster brings extensive cheerleading experience to the Spirits, having volunteered as an Operations Assistant at UFIT for the past 12 years. In this role, she assists with event coordination and registration for UFIT’s summer cheer camps and competitions. Additionally, she volunteers as a Cheer Liaison for the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl’s Kickoff and Bowl games.

In her professional capacity, Foster serves as the Director of Development at North Carolina A&T State University, where she builds relationships with individual, corporate, and foundational donors to support the university.