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THE PRETTIEST PART
OF FOOTBALL
HOUSTON TEXANS CHEERLEADERS

When it comes to the Houston Texans Cheerleaders (HTC)
there are a few mainstays. For example, the legendary and
highly coveted red boots. Big hair and brighter smiles are
another. All of that (and more) are thanks in part to Coach
ALTO GARY. Coach Alto has been running HTC since its inception dating back 14 years. HTC tryouts are quickly approaching and this is the year to get on board. “Not only are we training for next season, we’re going to start training for the Super Bowl
– now is the time,” Coach Alto says. Competition is tough. Out of
all the contestants, Coach can take 35 girls, max. Everyone
brings something different to the field. Here’s what Coach Alto
said stands out about these five ladies aside from the fact
“they all lead by example”:

DELANEY
TONI

Delaney: She’s not afraid to laugh at herself.
She also brings a sense of maturity to the squad.
Toni: I love the curly hair and she’s just so nice.
She goes beyond the call of duty, all the time.
Lesha: She has a lot of layers. She’s stern – that’s not
a bad thing. Girls take her seriously.
Rachel: I call her my Jenny McCarthy – she’s funny,
she’s loud and she always steps up when we need
something.
Madison: She comes from the pageant world; she’s
definitely a natural leader and very poised.

HTC TRYOUTS: March 28th
Sign up at www.HoustonTexans.com

COACH ALTO’S TRYOUT TIPS:

- What you wear. Wear something that looks good on you, Coach says.
- If you want to rock tennis shoes, rock on.
- Stand out. Whether it’s your smile or the fact you’re having an absolute blast.
- Positive attitude. This goes further than being a good dancer, she says.
- Don’t get frustrated. Have fun and keep going.

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| march 15

By Jayme Lamm
Photography by Arthur Garcia for Select Studios