Mitchell Public Schools

The next Coaches Spotlight for this week is Coach Gonzales!

🐯 COACHES SPOTLIGHT: Jordan Gonzales
Sport: Varsity Cheer
Coaching: 11 Years

Why do you coach?
I have a lot of experience with dance. I have danced and taught dance for a really long time. I also was a part of the cheer team in high school. I enjoy being able to share my knowledge and help contribute to the positive atmosphere at games and events. I really enjoy getting to know my students outside of the classroom setting and in a different space.

What is the biggest lesson you want your athletes to learn?
The biggest lesson I want my athletes to learn is that they are way more capable than they usually think they are. We work as a team a lot in cheer and all the members of the team have to work hard individually in order to make the team work in terms of stunting and using props and other crowd leading things. Many times these things are difficult to do right away and take a lot of time and patience to accomplish. I want my athletes to know that when they work hard and put their mind to something they can accomplish some really great things individually and as a team.

Favorite coaching memory?
Some of my favorite coaching memories are of football games when we have a large group of elementary students down on the track with us. It might look chaotic and a little crazy, but I really enjoy how excited the elementary kids get and how they look up to the members of the team, to me that is what cheering is all about.

What makes Mitchell’s student athletes special?
Mitchell student athletes are special because they are versatile. Most girls on my team are in multiple other sports and activities. I think this makes for some really well rounded kids. They are learning lessons and bringing in new ideas and perspectives to all of the different things they are involved in and I really think that that is special and different from a lot of other schools.

Fun Fact:
I own and run a small business with my husband.

Rapid Fire:
☕ Coffee or energy drink? Favorite Kind?
Both. Hot black coffee in the morning and a red bull in the afternoon-usually the seasonal flavors
🏀 Favorite sport to watch?
Olympic curling
🍕 Favorite food?
Junk food-chips (any kind of chip)
🎬 Favorite movie?
Dumb and Dumber or Billy Madison
🎬 Favorite TV Show?
Criminal Minds
🎵 Game-day song?

Want to see Coach Gonzales interview, click here:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/15IhgrgU7plSDbginG_5A9q1G-b2eD2Jj/view?usp=drive_link

For the next few weeks we want to outline out fantastic coaches and sponsors within our District! Be on the lookout!

🐯 COACHES SPOTLIGHT: Coach West
Sport: Volleyball
Coaching: First year coming back from a long break - but 7 years of experience

Why do you coach?
I love getting to spend time with my players outside of the classroom. Volleyball was a big part of my life as a student athlete, and I enjoy getting to share the game with my players.

What is the biggest lesson you want your athletes to learn?
Volleyball is a game of ownership, perseverance, and teamwork. I hope my athletes learn to trust themselves and their abilities and carry that confidence with them as they become resilient, powerful young women.

Favorite coaching memory?
I think a memory I will have forever is the moment this year’s Varsity team won Western Trails Conference. They worked so hard every set, every game that day. I was so proud of all of them.

What makes Mitchell’s student athletes special?
Mitchell kids show up every day ready to work and become better. As a coach, you can’t ask for anything more than that!

Fun Fact:
I’m ambidextrous.

Rapid Fire:
☕ Coffee or energy drink? Favorite Kind? Coffee. Black.
🏀 Favorite sport to watch? Volleyball and Football
🍕 Favorite food? Tator-Tot Casserole
🎬 Favorite movie? The Guardian
🎬 Favorite TV Show? The Big Bang Theory
🎵 Game-day song? Barracuda by Heart

Want to check out Coach West's sit-down interview, click the link!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1G2z554nnpKGHXj8pEGY5GO76h_OgzPqi/view?usp=drive_link

October 26-30, 2026: Red Ribbon Week at Mitchell Elementary! Make a Difference. Be a Hero. Stay Drug-Free. Join us for a fun week as we celebrate making healthy choices and living drug-free. Go Tigers!