Rachael Rendon is a Parole Agent with the State of California and has been working in law enforcement for over 19 years. She has a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from California Coast University and attended high school locally at Ponderosa High School in Shingle Springs, CA where she was a 4-year cheerleader. Rachael and her beautiful daughters, Giovanna (14), and Giuliana (12), have been a part of the Vista Junior Eagle program since 2017, where Rachael has served as a coach since 2019. In 2025 she led the Vista Jr. Eagles Comp Cheer Team to win the Division 15- Level 2 Jamz National Championship in Las Vegas in addition to receiving the highest overall score. She and her daughter’s have called Folsom their home since 2012. As a coach and parent of now one VJE athlete, and one VHS athlete Rachael has participated in all aspects of the VJE Cheerleading program and has a comprehensive understanding of the program’s values and mission. Rachael is committed to upholding these values and developing these young VJE athletes into respectful, polite, and hardworking young adults.
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Alyssa Martinez is a mother of three children: Maryn (13), Nolan (11) and Lillya (9). She works as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the Roseville area. She was born and raised in Folsom, graduating from Folsom High School in 2005. She received her Bachelor degree from UC Davis and her Master’s degree from Pepperdine University. She has a love for coaching and, while she is new to coaching cheer, she has over six years of coaching soccer. Alyssa’s two daughters have participated in the VJE cheer program for the past two years. Alyssa looks forward to fostering a competitive and, more importantly, fun environment for the upcoming season.
The Vista Jr. Eagle Program is currently accepting applications for the 2024 Football and Cheer seasons. If you are interested in becoming a member of our coaching staff and inspiring young athletes, we want to hear from you! Each of our football and cheer teams is managed by a Head Coach who is supported by multiple assistant coaches and instructors. So there are plenty of opportunities to assist! All perspective Head Coaches and Assistant Coaches will need to complete the online application in TeamSideline and tell us more about your experience in the football and cheer worlds. Applications will then be reviewed by the VJE Board and interviews will be conducted before final selections are announced.
Interested in helping our Jr. Eagles soar? Click here: Cheer Volunteer