FAIRFIELD, Conn. – Taylor Wilkes has been named the Head Coach of the Fairfield University Cheerleading Team, as announced today by Director of Athletics Gene Doris.
 
"We are excited to promote Taylor to the Head Cheerleading Coach position and look forward to working with her to create a vibrant and exciting game day experience with the spirit squad at Fairfield Basketball games," said Zach Dayton, Senior Associate Director of Athletics. "Taylor is a great representative of Fairfield University and will lead the cheerleading program to new heights."
 
Wilkes has been in the role of Assistant Coach since November of 2013 and will now assume the duties of Head Coach. She is a 2013 graduate of the University having majored in Marketing while earning a minor in Spanish. Wilkes was a four-year member of the Cheer Team during her time as a Stag and served as team captain during her junior and senior seasons.