Cheerleaders

Jen

Jen

  • Occupation: Dance Instructor
  • Tenure: 3
  • College: University of the Arts

Biography

Favorite Current Eagles Player: LeSean McCoy - He has proven himself to be an amazing running back, finishing every seaon as one of the league's leading rushers and representing the Eagles in the 2012 Pro Bowl.

Favorite Eagles Alumni Player: Brian Dawkins - He was such a great team leader and always knew how to get the crowd pumped up.

Favorite Eagles Moment: 4th and 26. The famous play that occurred during the 2004 playoff game between the Eagles and Packers. Donovan McNabb threw a perfect pass to Freddie Mitchell, which completed the 4th and 26, setting up David Akers to kick a field goal to win the game!
Favorite Current Eagles Player: LeSean McCoy - He has proven himself to be an amazing running back, finishing every seaon as one of the league's leading rushers and representing the Eagles in the 2012 Pro Bowl.

Favorite Eagles Alumni Player: Brian Dawkins - He was such a great team leader and always knew how to get the crowd pumped up.

Favorite Eagles Moment: 4th and 26. The famous play that occurred during the 2004 playoff game between the Eagles and Packers. Donovan McNabb threw a perfect pass to Freddie Mitchell, which completed the 4th and 26, setting up David Akers to kick a field goal to win the game!

If you played in the NFL, what position do you think you would be? I would want to be a running back. It seems like I would have the most fun being able to do a little of everything...catching passes, receiving handoffs, running the ball down the field, and blocking.

Your Favorite App: I know this may be shocking, but I just got a smart phone a few months ago, and I don't even have any apps on it yet!

Favorite Movie: I have so many favorite movies but my favorite of all time, which brings back wonderful childhood memories, will always be The Wizard of Oz.

Favorite Quote: “If you live to be 100, I hope I live to be 100 minus 1 day, so I never have to live without you.” - Winnie the Pooh

Favorite Designer: I'm not sure that I have a favorite clothing designer, but I absolutely love finding unique pieces online. I really love shopping on etsy and modcloth. I also love Kate Spade's jewelry; it's fun, colorful, and trendy.

Tell us about your favorite appearance as an Eagles Cheerleader: Appearing at the amfAR Gala in New York City earlier this month. It was an amazing, star-studded event! We performed a high energy dance on a 100 yard runway which was followed by a men’s designer fashion show. If you haven't already, check out the photos from the event on the Cheerleader Section of PhiladelphiaEagles.com!

What makes Eagles fans the greatest in the NFL: Eagles fans are die-hard fans whether the team is winning or losing. It's no wonder that Philadelphia has been named "the most sports-crazed city in America!"

Secret to staying in shape: In addition to the long rehearsals that we have each week as cheerleaders, I am also a dance and fitness teacher. I also love working out at the gym and taking my dog Stanley for jogs around the neighborhood.

What is sexy to you: Being confident in your own skin. Being happy with who you are makes a person sexy.

Most outrageous thing you ever did or craziest experience in your life thus far: Jumping off a cliff in Hawaii! My sister and I went there for vacation three years ago. We went on a long hike that had a beautiful waterfall at the end of it. Lots of people were jumping off the cliff into the water, so eventually I became brave enough to do it too! It was so fun!

Name three celebrities that you would follow on Twitter: Ellen DeGeneres, Natalie Portman, and Channing Tatum

Favorite place to go on a date: I like to go on dates that are low key, but very romantic. Hanging out on the beach and having a picnic in the afternoon and then getting dressed up and going to a show or a nice dinner in the evening sounds perfect.

Most embarrassing moment: When I was 12 years old, I fell while performing ballet on pointe. I was so embarrassed and upset that I fell on stage that I didn't even realize that my wrist was broken until I got off stage! It was in a cast for 8 weeks after that!

Biggest pet peeve: When people walk too slowly in front of me.

Worst pickup line you have ever heard: ALL pick up lines are truly terrible! But the worst one I've ever hear was while I was working as a waitress about 5 years ago. I asked the man at my table what he wanted to drink, and he asked if I came in a cup!

What TV show are you embarrassed to admit watching: I recently started watching The Bachelorette and I’m totally hooked now. It's so embarrassing, but I at least need to see who she picks at the end!

What song do you love to dance to: I will dance to just about anything upbeat!

What was your first job: I got my first job when I was 16 years old, working at an Italian Bakery near my house.

What do you know how to say in a foreign language: I ask my mom to teach me new words in Italian all the time. She was born in Italy and can speak fluent Italian, like many of my realitives. I don't know the language very well, but my favorite phrase to say is "Bonjourno principessa!"

Special talent that very few people know about: I'm a very good cook!

Were you named after anyone: I wasn't named after anyone. My mom told me that she was considering the names Rachel and Jennifer, because she liked them both. I'm glad she went with Jennifer