OFFICIAL SITE OF WILLIAM WOODS UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS

The William Woods University athletics department named Antonio Snyder as the inaugural Director of Owl Spirit in February 2023. Coach Toni responsibilities will be the building and coaching of competitive cheer and dance teams, as well as enhancing a dynamic gameday experience for both fans and participants, as well as facilitating campus spirit throughout the William Woods community. 
  
"William Woods University is an amazing institution that has such a rich history, and I'm excited to dive deeper into it and help raise school spirit around the campus and the greater Fulton area. I can't wait to hit the ground running and assist in the effort of getting Owl athletics on the forefront of the NAIA national's grid. With undeniable administrative support, I know that I'll be able to build a powerhouse spirit program, and I can't wait to get WWU on the map!" 
  
Snyder joins the Owls after serving as the head cheerleading coach of the Kansas Wesleyan University Coyotes for two seasons. While at KWU, he recruited 21 student-athletes for the 2022-23 season, bringing the team to the largest cheer roster in the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC). He increased the Coyote rank in the NAIA by 20 places during his first season at the helm and coached three all-conference athletics and three NAIA Scholar-Athletes. 
  
Snyder graduated from McPherson College in 2021 where he assisted in growing the Bulldog program while also bringing them from non-competitive status to third in the conference. While at McPherson, he managed to break many program records while also earning multiple honors including NAIA Scholar-Athlete and All-Conference Honorable Mention. 
  
Snyder graduated with two bachelor's degrees including sociology and psychology. 
  
Snyder is also a Universal Cheerleaders Association instructor. As a UCA staffer for the past three years, he spends his summers traveling the country teaching cheerleading camps – and part of the academic year attending Varsity special events, working cheerleading competitions and assisting with anything related to spirit programs. In his first year, he earned Co-Rookie of the Year for the central US staff. 
  
In the 2024 competitive season Coach Snyder led the Owls to a second-place finish in the AMC, and a third-place qualifier. Toni was named Coach of the Year as he led one NAIA All-American recipient as well as 9 All-AMC Scholar Athletes. Coach Snyder is NDCA certified and looks forward to the 2025 season.