JCU Cheerleaders
The John Cabot University Cheerleading Team was created in 2015 led by Coach Elena Gregori.
The team has been supporting the players of all the other teams during their most important matches of the seasons. Also, JCU Cheerleaders perform during important events such as the Gladiators’ Night - the kick-off event, the Pep Rally, and the Student Life Award Ceremony.
The team has been supporting the players of all the other teams during their most important matches of the seasons. Also, JCU Cheerleaders perform during important events such as the Gladiators’ Night - the kick-off event, the Pep Rally, and the Student Life Award Ceremony.
We are proud of our Cheerleading Team as JCU is the first and only university in Rome to claim such a team.
Last year, the JCU Gladiators Cheerleading team made history by competing for the very first time in a major event: the World InterUniversities Championship in Rome, going head-to-head with top-level cheerleading teams from around the globe.
Last year, the JCU Gladiators Cheerleading team made history by competing for the very first time in a major event: the World InterUniversities Championship in Rome, going head-to-head with top-level cheerleading teams from around the globe.
Far from just a sideline presence, our cheerleaders are athletes in their own right, bringing skills, energy, and charisma to every
performance. With each semester, they grow stronger, shine brighter, and spread the Gladiator spirit not only to our teams but across
the entire campus.
This Fall 2025, they won 2nd place in the WIUC in Barcelona, making us so proud!
This Fall 2025, they won 2nd place in the WIUC in Barcelona, making us so proud!
The Coach
Since 2015, Elena Gregori has been the Cheer Coach of the Gladiators Cheer Team at John Cabot University,
where she combines artistic vision, technical expertise, and strong leadership. Her background as a professional dancer naturally
evolved into cheerleading and performance cheer, supported by extensive international training in coaching and judging, including
multiple ICU certifications across Europe. In 2017, she was also a member of Team Italy’s Hip Hop National Team, representing her country at the ICU World Championships, further strengthening her international competitive experience.
As a coach, she brings a holistic approach that blends technique, performance quality, and attention to detail. Her education in modern dance, hip hop, and gymnastics, along with innovative methods focused on posture and movement, allows her to develop well-rounded athletes.
Her experience as both a judge and an educator provides a sharp understanding of competitive standards, helping athletes grow not only technically but also as performers. In addition, her background in communication and strategic coaching enables her to foster a motivating, structured, and growth-oriented team environment.