Name: Badegech
Nickname: Boo
Hometown: Red Bluff
Current Home: San Jose
Tenure: Rookie
College: San José State University, SPARTAN UP!!
Degree: Major: Psychology & Minor: Philosophy
Occupation: Dance Camp Instructor, Athlete Leadership at BAWSI

What is your favorite thing about your job? I love working with kids and sharing my love for dance with them.

What was your first job?
My first job in high school was teaching at the studio I grew up dancing at.

When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
I wanted to be a Janitor!

What activities bring you the most joy?
Dancing and spending time in nature brings me the most joy.

What is your personal motto?
Focus on the things you can control.

What causes are you passionate about?
The causes I am most passionate about include Mental Health, Animal Welfare, and Nature Preservation.

What is an interesting fact about you?
I took my driver's test and passed on the first attempt in a stick shift vehicle.

What is your favorite part of game day?
The energy in the stadium when our team gets a touchdown!

If you could make up a cheerleading superpower, what would it be?
My cheerleading superpower would be to never get tired!

Do you have any skills or talents that most people don't know about?
I can juggle!

How do you want people to remember you?
I want people to remember my kindness and free spirit.

What is a personal goal you are working towards this year?
I am working on learning how to cook.

Who is your biggest role model and why?
My biggest role model is my dad because he works so hard to take care of everybody and teaches me so much about life.

What is your favorite thing about Gold Rush?
My favorite thing about Gold Rush is my amazing teammates who I am so lucky to be on this journey with!

What song gets you pumped up on game day?
Schoolin' Life - Beyoncé

If you were a football player, what position would you play?
I would definitely be a wide receiver.

What is your favorite pregame ritual?
My favorite pregame ritual is to heavily hydrate the day before, bring lots of snacks for whenever I need a 'pick me up', and arrive early to stretch and chat with my teammates!

What are you most looking forward to this season?
I am most excited to travel internationally this season!