Sarah Garcia Named Aggie Dance Team Head Coach
Jun 05, 2026 | General
COLLEGE STATION – Texas A&M Athletics has tabbed Sarah Garcia as the head coach of the Aggie Dance Team. Garcia brings more than 15 years of expertise and leadership in college athletics gameday experience and national competition success.
"I'm honored to join Texas A&M Athletics and lead the Aggie Dance Team," Garcia said. "I'm excited to build a culture rooted in excellence, accountability and a relentless commitment to reaching our fullest potential in Aggieland."
"We are excited to welcome a proven winner in the dance and spirit space," Texas A&M Executive Associate AD for Strategic Planning/SWA Kristi Mejias said. "This addition reflects our continued commitment to investing in every aspect of the Aggie gameday experience and elevating the energy and tradition that make Texas A&M Athletics special."
Garcia spent 17 years at Sam Houston as the head coach, guiding the Orange Pride Dance Team to 18 of its 20 national championships. Most recently, Garcia's squad earned National Champion Team, National Champion Jazz, Grand National Champion Team and Grand National Champion Jazz awards at the 2026 National Dance Alliance College Nationals competition. This achievement secured the program's spot in collegiate dance history as the first team to win a double grand championship and the first team to win back-to-back national grand championships following their win in 2025.
A graduate of Sam Houston, Garcia has been responsible for recruitment and fundraising for the Orange Pride Dance Team, handling all team operations, scheduling and travel logistics. She was responsible for choreographing routines for Sam Houston football and basketball games, as well as national competitions.
Garcia and the Aggie Dance Team will host a number of camps and clinics throughout the summer, beginning June 26..For more information about the events and how to register, click here.
"I'm honored to join Texas A&M Athletics and lead the Aggie Dance Team," Garcia said. "I'm excited to build a culture rooted in excellence, accountability and a relentless commitment to reaching our fullest potential in Aggieland."
"We are excited to welcome a proven winner in the dance and spirit space," Texas A&M Executive Associate AD for Strategic Planning/SWA Kristi Mejias said. "This addition reflects our continued commitment to investing in every aspect of the Aggie gameday experience and elevating the energy and tradition that make Texas A&M Athletics special."
Garcia spent 17 years at Sam Houston as the head coach, guiding the Orange Pride Dance Team to 18 of its 20 national championships. Most recently, Garcia's squad earned National Champion Team, National Champion Jazz, Grand National Champion Team and Grand National Champion Jazz awards at the 2026 National Dance Alliance College Nationals competition. This achievement secured the program's spot in collegiate dance history as the first team to win a double grand championship and the first team to win back-to-back national grand championships following their win in 2025.
A graduate of Sam Houston, Garcia has been responsible for recruitment and fundraising for the Orange Pride Dance Team, handling all team operations, scheduling and travel logistics. She was responsible for choreographing routines for Sam Houston football and basketball games, as well as national competitions.
Garcia and the Aggie Dance Team will host a number of camps and clinics throughout the summer, beginning June 26..For more information about the events and how to register, click here.
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