COACHING STAFF
CLAUDIA RALPH - HEAD COACH
Coach Claudia Ralph joined Princeton Cheerleading as Head Coach in the 2021-2022 season. Prior to arriving at Princeton, Ralph spent two seasons as Head Coach at New Providence High School in New Providence, NJ. Prior to coaching, Ralph was a cheerleader for 14 years, across all levels of cheerleading. Her collegiate cheerleading career included stops at Division III Catholic University during her freshman and sophomore years and Division I Seton Hall University during her junior and senior years. She served in leadership roles for both teams during her collegiate career.
After Ralph graduated as an undergraduate in 2020, she pursued an MBA at Seton Hall, which she earned in 2021. She uses her business degree and fundraising experience in development consulting at The Angeletti Group, LLC in Morristown, NJ. Ralph is very active teaching all levels of cheerleading around the world with Rah Rah Routines, an independent cheerleading consulting firm.
At Princeton, she has aided in assisting the cheerleading team become more visible both on campus and nationally, as well as expand the reach of the Cheerleading Friends Group. Her favorite part about coaching at Princeton is working with athletes that challenge themselves in all facets of their lives, including athletically.
KATIE OLSEN - ASSISTANT COACH
Assistant coach Katie Olsen joined the staff during the 2022-2023 year. Prior to coaching, Olsen cheered for 17 years. Olsen cheered at Seton Hall University from 2018-2022 where she obtained her B.S. in Biology. During her time at Seton Hall, Olsen attended multiple Big East Tournaments as well as the NCAA Tournament in 2022. While on the team, Olsen maintained the University Scholarship and held a leadership role. Before attending Seton Hall, Olsen cheered for Old Bridge High School from 2014-2018. During her time there, she became a NJ State champion and attended multiple UCA championships.
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Now that she has graduated from Seton Hall, Olsen hopes to pursue a career in the healthcare field while continuing to stay active in the cheerleading community. She is currently using her degree working in an urgent care setting. Her passion for both cheerleading and aiding others continues to grow. She is hoping to translate her skills in the healthcare realm into the world of cheerleading. Although Olsen is a recent add to the coaching staff, she has brought her knowledge, energy, and enthusiasm to the program. Olsen’s favorite part about coaching at Princeton is working with athletes with a strong dedication to not only their university but to their peers as well.