Monica Aldama

Monica Aldama is a highly dedicated American cheerleading coach and television personality. She has appeared on renowned shows such as Dancing with the Stars, Ellen DeGeneres, and several others. In addition to her television appearances, she serves as the head coach at Navarro College, located in Texas. With a significant social media presence, Monica has gained substantial popularity, boasting 642 thousand followers on Instagram and 23.9 thousand subscribers on YouTube.

Early Life

Born on February 9, 1972, in Corsicana, Texas, USA, Monica Aldama was raised with a passion for cheerleading. Little is known about her family, as she has kept details about her parents and siblings private. She graduated from Corsicana High School and later attended Tyler Junior College, where she joined the cheerleading squad. Monica then transferred to the University of Texas at Austin, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Finance. For her graduate studies, she went to the University of Texas at Tyler and received an MBA.

Career Beginnings

After completing her education, Monica initially worked as a CEO for a company in New York. However, her deep passion for cheerleading led her to pursue a career in coaching. Monica was hired by Navarro College, Texas, to be the cheerleading coach, where her expertise and hard work began to pay off. She established the Navarro College cheerleading program, known as “Dynasty,” and her athletes became renowned as “Queens.” Over the years, Monica has led her teams to 14 National Championship victories, earning her and Navarro College a stellar reputation in the cheerleading world.

Monica’s career continued to rise as she made appearances on popular TV shows, including Ellen DeGeneres, Dancing with the Stars, Oprah’s Live Tour, and the Netflix documentary Cheer. She has gained recognition not only for her coaching skills but also for her inspiring leadership. As of now, Monica remains dedicated to training future cheerleaders at Navarro College.

Family Life

Monica is married to Chris Aldama, who works as the Director of Probation at Navarro County Community Supervision and Corrections Department. The couple has two children: Austin Aldama, a graduate of Texas Tech University, and Ally Aldama, who is part of the cheerleading squad at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas.

Monica Aldama Net Worth

Monica Aldama’s net worth is estimated to be around $1 million. She earns a salary of over $84,000 per year as the head coach of Navarro College’s cheerleading program. Additionally, she makes money through appearances on various American reality TV shows, sponsorships, and event appearances.

Trivia

• Monica is a member of Zeta Tau Alpha, a women’s fraternity.
• Her cheerleading team holds the record for the highest score ever achieved at NCA College Nationals.
• In the 29th season of Dancing with the Stars, she danced alongside professional dancer Valentin Aleksandrovich.
• Monica was eliminated on week 7 of Dancing with the Stars, finishing in 10th place.
• She has been featured in prominent publications such as The Washington Post and The New Yorker.
• Monica is represented by Creative Artistic Agency, a sports and entertainment agency.

Monica Aldama continues to inspire many with her leadership, talent, and dedication to cheerleading, and she remains a well-respected figure in both the cheerleading and television industries.