TCU’s Spirit Director and Showgirls head coach has left the university.

As of the first week of October, Brittani McLaurin and her position were no longer featured on the TCU Athletics staff directory. 

“As a matter of policy, personnel matters are considered private and confidential,” a TCU spokesperson said.

Members of the spirit team declined to comment, saying they had been told not to speak on matters involving the team.

McLaurin was named Spirit Director and the Showgirls’ head coach on July 17, 2024, according to an article on TCU Athletics. 

As Spirit Director she oversaw the TCU Cheer and Rangers programs as well as the SuperFrog mascot, according to the article. 

In the same TCU Athletics article, two athletics directors shared their excitement for the addition of McLaurin to the spirit teams.

“Brittani’s level of passion, dedication and work ethic throughout her career as a dancer, instructor and coach will further enhance the longtime tradition of excellence from all our spirit teams,” TCU deputy athletics director for external affairs Ryan Peck said at the time. “Brittani is well-connected in the dance and cheer industry with over a decade of collegiate coaching experience which will serve her well in this leadership role.” 

One director emphasized the kind of impact McLaurin could make as the new Showgirls head coach, following the director who served for 18 years.

“We look forward to Brittani continuing and building upon the momentum in TCU Spirit that Lindsay Westbrook established so well during her 18 years in the position,” Rory Rutledge, TCU assistant athletics director for marketing said in the article.

A year ago, a student reporter got an exclusive interview with McLaurin for TCU360, asking her five questions about her journey and what she expected for her new roles.

“Ultimately, it starts with the student experience first and making sure that we are leading with a servant mind,” McLaurin said in the article. “(TCU Spirit leadership) are here to serve our student performers and really give themselves the best opportunity to immerse themselves at TCU.” 

McLaurin ended the interview with her main goal as Spirit Director saying, “I want people to look at TCU Spirit and know what we’re all about.”