Cheerleader sinks amazing half-court flip shot

Add this to the list of things we can't do (but can not watch on repeat thanks to YouTube): Sinking a basket from the half-court line...while doing a flip. William Carey University cheerleader Ashlee Amau did just that last week...

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Why cheerleading needs to be considered a sport

From classic teen movie Bring It On to TLC’s Cheer Perfection to the real-life triumphs of cheerleaders like world record-breaking back handspringer Miranda Ferguson, there’s no doubt in our minds that the feats these peppy, acrobatic babes are able to accomplish are nothing short...

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16-year-old cheerleader breaks world record

The Texas high school football and cheerleading scene is legendary for its intensity, but one cheerleader has become particularly legendary. Miranda Ferguson, 16, is a high school junior in Dallas, Texas. Last week, she broke the Guinness World Record for the greatest number...

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Dance Moms meets the competitive cheerleading world with CHEER

Enter the world of competitive cheerleading with CHEER, a new reality show on CMT. Following the positive competitive—and life—lessons of an elite cheerleading squad’s quest to be champs, the series centers around the Central Jersey Allstars as they make their way through the competition...

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Be a try-out superstar with tips from coaches

Have about a million questions before you face the judges? We’ve got answers. Jarnell Bonds, former cheerleading coach of University of Maryland’s 2010 National Cheerleading Association grand championship-winning team, is telling you how to ace your audition. Not a cheerleader? That’s OK—Coach Bonds’...

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Step up your cheer skills

There are a couple of months left before cheer camp and eons before football season kicks off. So now’s the time to start your training. Keep on reading for some cheer-tastic tips. Your coach is definitely gonna notice your over-the-top improvements! Improve your...

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Impress your coach before the end of the season

Contrary to popular opinion, it’s never too late to make a good impression. Sure, the season is coming to a close, but you’ve got plenty of time left to win over your coach—and your teammates. We’ve got four fab tips to help ya...

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