About Julie

Julie Kicklighter, affectionately known as Kick by her friends and colleagues, is a true child of the deep South. Raised alongside two older brothers in a family of athletes and sports enthusiasts, Julie found her place in the family as its number one cheerleader- literally!

Julie’s years as captain of the Georgia Southern University cheerleading squad helped ready her for a prosperous future in the National Football League. She went on to become a Miami Dolphins Cheerleader, and was awarded 2005 Rookie of the Year by the organization for a stand out season. Her career with the Miami Dolphins included performing stand-up comedy at NFL Draft Day, Miami Dolphins Fan Fest, as well as numerous overseas tours for the U.S. Military with the Armed Forces Entertainment Group.

Julie has appeared in front of the camera on Fox Sports Net, Spike TV, and the NFL Network. She has also been featured by Channel 10’s Sports Jam Live, Channel 7’s Sports Extra, and Fins TV on NBC 6. Her on air experience includes WQAM Sports Talk Radio Miami, ESPN Radio Orlando & Tampa, CBS Sports Talk Radio Tampa, and of course, the Dolphins Fanatics Online Radio Show.

Julie has worked as a sports model and competitor and can be seen on workout videos with world renowned fitness gurus Denise Austin, Jennifer Nicole Lee, and Brenda Dygraf. She was also a member of Sweethearts for Soldiers, a select group of former NFL and NBA Cheerleaders who provided entertainment for the troops overseas and stateside. She is currently a MDC Ambassador, assisting with the Miami Dolphins Youth Cheer Camps, game day fan relations, and the Miami Dolphins Special Teams (a community outreach program).

When not writing or training, Julie can be seen near the beach with her best buddy, a Doberman Pinscher named Joker.