BLACKSBRUG - The Virginia Tech Athletics Department announced the hiring of Josh Larrick as head coach for the spirit squad programs Wednesday afternoon. Larrick has been promoted to the position after having spent the last seven years working as an assistant spirit coach at Virginia Tech. He will oversee the day-to-day operation of the cheerleading, dance team (HighTechs) and mascot program.
"I am very thankful and excited to take over the spirit programs at Virginia Tech," head spirit coach Josh Larrick said. "I can't wait to continue my career at my alma mater and find new and better ways to support all of our athletic teams."
During his time as assistant coach, his duties with the cheer team included proper stunting, baskets, tumbling and pyramid technique. He has been instrumental in recruiting males to the cheer program and in helping choreograph game day and nationals' performances.
Prior to working as an assistant coach, Larrick was a member of the cheer program from 2008 – 2013 and graduated with a degree in Material Science & Engineering from Virginia Tech in 2013.
During his time as a student-athlete, he helped the team to their highest place in program history, finishing fourth at NCA Nationals in 2012. He served as captain of the team in 2012-13 and was named Cheerleading Strength & Conditioning Athlete of the Year in 2011-12. Larrick is from Winchester, VA and resides in Christiansburg, VA.
For more information on the Virginia Tech Spirit squads, please click here. (https://hokiesports.com/news/2020/4/28/spirit-programs-information-on-virginia-tech-spirit-squad-programs.aspx)
