1st Year as Assistant Spirit Squad Coach
Hometown: Houston, Texas
College(s): Dodge City Community College
Decovyn Gaines is in his first year as assistant spirit squad coach at Dodge City, joining the staff in April 2026. Gaines oversees the dance team as part of the spirit squad for the Conquistadors.
Gaines has been coaching dance for several years in Texas and in Dodge City, where he has trained the youth in the community. Over the past year, he led a youth hip-hop competitive team in Dodge City, guiding them to multiple award-winning performances.
The Houston native attended Dodge City CC from 2014-16, where he was part of the Conquistador dance team, while being involved in hip-hop dance and teaching youth in the community. He also spent time with the football team while at Dodge City.
After his time at Dodge City CC, he continued his dance career back in Houston, where he trained and performed with the SoReal Dance Studio. Gaines competed in hip hop competitions for over eight years, earning three World of Dance championships.
