University of Texas at Dallas Athletics

Katie Hutto was named the Director of Spirit and Head Cheer Coach at UT Dallas in November 2026. 

Hutto oversees all aspects of the Comets cheer program while supporting the university's commitment to student-athlete development, school spirit, and a dynamic game-day atmosphere. She brings a proven record of building championship-caliber spirit programs, enhancing fan engagement, and creating meaningful student-athlete experiences.

Hutto joins UTD after serving as Assistant Athletic Director for Spirit and Fan Experience, head cheer coach, and head dance coach at the University of Texas at Tyler since 2023. During her tenure, she revitalized the Patriots spirit program, growing participation from 10 student-athletes to more than 60 members while maintaining exceptional retention rates. Under her leadership, the program captured a historic NCA Collegiate National Championship and consistently led the athletics department in community service and student engagement initiatives.

A 2010 graduate of the University of Texas at Tyler and a member of the institution's inaugural dance team, Hutto returned to her alma mater after successful coaching and teaching stops throughout East Texas. Prior to joining UT Tyler, she served as a cheer coach, dance instructor, and musical choreographer at Tyler Legacy High School, where she helped guide the school's Game Day Cheer program to a UIL finals appearance and a top-20 finish among 6A Division II programs. She also choreographed the school's acclaimed production of Hairspray.

Earlier in her career, Hutto coached at Wylie High School and taught dance at Caldwell Arts Academy. She also spent several years as an educator in public schools, earning recognition for instructional excellence and student achievement while teaching English, reading, writing, and elementary education courses.

Hutto earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Texas at Tyler and completed graduate studies in Curriculum and Instruction at Texas Wesleyan University. She holds certifications in English as a Second Language, Special Education Supplemental, and Reading and English EC-12.