Laurel Ritter

Inside SAU Athletics: Dance & Cheer

In this edition of Inside SAU Athletics we’re joined by members of our Dance and Cheer teams following their trip to Nationals in Ypsilanti, Michigan. First year head cheer coach Alex Newenham and senior Rachel Ruplinger discuss their historic three-peat win and the added pressure of their return to nationals. First year head dance coach […]

Familiar Faces Lead SAU’s Spirit Squads

St. Ambrose University is the only school to have both their cheer and dance teams win back-to-back NAIA national championships, but this year brings change and new opportunities: new head coaches for both programs.  Laurel Ritter has been with the SAU dance program since 2010. After receiving her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, […]