Second-year Raiderette Tess has been selected as Raiderette of the Week for 2015 Preseason Week 3
By Eddie Paskal
Raiders.com
Second-year Raiderette Tess loves football. She loves the roar of the crowd on game day and she loves being on the sidelines of O.co Coliseum cheering on the Silver and Black.
Over the past few years though, she’s discovered another love – one that isn’t quite as noisy as the energetic crowds on Sundays.
“One thing I started like two or three years ago was yoga,” said Tess. “I got really into it and I consider myself a yogi now. When I’m not dancing, I’m doing yoga, and it’s been really fun and challenging too. I really like it and it helps keep me centered when my life is really crazy, which it usually is with work, and Raiderettes and everything.”
In addition to her newfound love of yoga, Tess also has a passion for all things outdoors – a passion she shares with one of her fellow Raiderettes.
“I like to do outdoor stuff a lot, like hiking. Jen and I go hiking on Mission Peak,” Tess said. “I’ve gotten really into that like hiking and outdoorsy stuff.”
“It’s really awesome and I’m really glad we started doing it,” Tess continued. “We actually did it to get in shape for auditions, but then we continued it because it really helps keep us in shape. It’s also fun and we can catch up on the way there.”
Heading into her second season as one of Football’s Fabulous Females, Tess is more confident and comfortable as a Raiderette than she was as a rookie.
“I feel like obviously I have a better handle on things,” Tess said. “I feel like my first year was a whirlwind of emotions and everything. Game day was so exciting but also super nerve racking. I feel like now I’m more ready and prepared. I feel more comfortable and I’m really excited.”
Tess thoroughly enjoys all aspects of her Raiderette life, from dancing, to practices, to making community appearances, but game day still stands out as her favorite.
“Game days are so much fun,” Tess said. “Game day is the best.”
Game day is nothing though without the energy and enthusiasm of Raider Nation, and it is that enthusiasm that propels Tess and the rest of the Raiderettes through 60 minutes of football.
“The crowd is always amazing and the fans are awesome,” Tess said. “Usually the fourth quarter is my favorite, even though we’re all really tired, but that’s when the fans are going the craziest. They are so loyal and diehard that’s it’s hard to be tired when they’re cheering so loudly.”
Jessica is a fourth-year veteran, born and raised in Doral, FL. Jessica is also of Puerto Rican and Venezuelan descent. Jessica is currently studying psychology. This marks Jessica’s third appearance in the Miami Dolphins Swimsuit Calendar, formerly appearing as Miss January 2015 and Miss June 2014. She has had the privilege of going on military tours to Afghanistan, Kuwait and Djibouti.
Jessica is featured here in Meg Liz Swimwear with Tiffany Lee Jewelry. Photo credit: Miami Dolphins
The Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders will host their annual Swimsuit Calendar Unveiling and Fashion Show on Friday September 18th. Get your tickets here.
[Jessica at DolphinsCheerleaders.com]
Auditions for the Baltimore Blast Cheerleaders began last Saturday. Training camp and interviews took place this week. Look for the new squad on the field in November.
The Judges
Training Camp Candidates
[Blast Cheerleaders Auditions Gallery]
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Thanks to reader Steve for sharing a few pre-season photos of the Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders.
First from week #1:
And then from week #2:
[MVC Gallery Pre-season Week #1]
[MVC Gallery Pre-season Week #2]
[Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders]
A Philadelphia Eagles Cheerleader
Jodi is a third-year veteran and team captain. She is originally from Miami but currently resides in Pembroke Pines. Jodi also is of Caribbean descent. Jodi is currently studying broadcast media, and last year was Miss March 2015. She has had the privilege of going on military tours to Afghanistan, Kuwait, Djibouti, UAE, Ethiopia and Bahrain. Jodi is featured here in DESPI Swimwear.
Photo courtesy of the Miami Dolphins
The Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders will host their annual Swimsuit Calendar Unveiling and Fashion Show on Friday September 18th. Get your tickets here.
[Jodi at DolphinsCheerleaders.com]
A pair of Orlando Predators Prowlers
Taylor of the Washington Redskins Cheerleaders at last Thursday’s game.
