# @smfschools on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DaTbKGtDdTy
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/67544614-smfschools-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-07-02T20:13:50.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Stow-Munroe Falls City Schools (@smfschools) — https://gondola.cc/smfschools

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#ForImmediateRelease: Stow-Munroe Falls City Schools is happy to announce the appointment of Kristina Marino, B.S., CSCS, as the new Head Cheerleading Coach. 

Marino brings an exceptional blend of sports science expertise, strength and conditioning experience, and a strong background in dance and choreography. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Kent State University and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).

Marino currently serves as an Exercise Physiologist and Strength Coach in Sports Medicine at Akron Children's Hospital, where she focuses on youth fitness and individualized performance. Previously, she was the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach and a Weightlifting/PE Teacher at St. 
Vincent-St. Mary High School, developing year-round training programs and promoting safe, effective athletic performance. She also coached athletes from youth to professional levels at 440 Sports Performance and NST Sports Performance.

In addition to her strength and conditioning background, Marino has extensive experience in dance and team leadership. She served as Captain, Interim Coach, and Assistant Coach for the Kent State University Dance Team, leading practices and choreographing routines for game days and national competitions.

"We are incredibly excited to welcome Coach Marino to our program," said Superintendent Dr. Felisha Gould. "Her unique combination of experience and choreography background will help our cheerleaders perform at a high level while emphasizing safety, athletic development, and teamwork." 

Marino is certified in BLS, CPR, AED, and First Aid through the American Heart Association and is VIRTUS compliant. She looks forward to bringing her energy, leadership, and commitment to athlete development to the SMF cheerleading program.

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