Shayla Myles-Aaron was named as the Northern Kentucky University Cheerleading Head Coach in 2010 and was also tabbed as NKU's first-ever STUNT head coach in program history in February 2024. She began her time at NKU as a volunteer assistant cheer coach in 2007.
In two seasons at the helm of the NKU STUNT program, Myles-Aaron has recorded three wins in two seasons and oversaw a dramatic improvement in the 2026 campaign. Myles-Aaron was named Mid America West Conference Coach of the Year for her efforts in leading the program.
While leading NKU Cheer, the squad won third place at the Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) College Nationals in 2023. The Norse also brought home a third-place national title in 2018 in the Division I All-Girl category. Previously the team competed in the Division II class, where they earned the number one spot in the nation for Small Co-Ed in 2007, 2009 and 2010.
To go with her success with the Norse program, Myles-Aaron, a two-time national champion cheerleader herself, is a two-time graduate of Northern Kentucky University. She earned her bachelor's in physical and health education in 2007 and followed it up with a master's in early childhood education in 2021. Myles-Aaron is also a certified coach with USA Cheer.
Prior to joining the Norse, Myles-Aaron was a Cheerleading and Dance Coach with Premier Athletics for 10 years. She also served in the United States Army Reserves and spent time with the University of Louisville Color Guard and Pep Band.
Myles-Aaron started cheering when she was just seven years old for the Erlanger Lions Recreational League. She also became one of the youngest coaches in the area, as she began her coaching career at the age of fourteen. She served a one-year stint as Assistant Coach at Lloyd Memorial High School during those early years.
She left Lloyd Memorial and the cheerleading community for a period of time to serve her country as she was deployed through the Army Reserves. After returning from deployment, Myles-Aaron was hired as Head Coach of the Campbell County High School cheerleading program. She coached at Campbell County for six years, taking the squad to KAPOS where they won Regionals and placed fourth overall in the state-wide competition.
Most recently, while also assisting at NKU, Myles-Aaron coached at Ryle High School along with several all-star cheerleading teams through the tri-state area.
