Life after any sport is difficult but leaving cheerleading behind presents a unique set of challenges. Cheer isn’t like other sports; there’s no professional league to aspire to and for most there’s no casual adult league to join. Plus, leaving behind the glitter and bows can feel like losing a part of yourself. Here’s what I’ve learned about rediscovering who you are when the glitter settles and the crowd goes quiet.

Pandemonium broke out at NCA Nationals in downtown Dallas on the afternoon of March 1st after a fight between two guests prompted an “active shooter” evacuation. While the DPD confirmed that there was no shooter, the incident has left many with questions regarding athlete safety and why panic occurred in the first place.

Here’s a peek into each cheer professor’s personal research interests as well as the first announcement of their chapters in Cheer Matters!

Netflix’s ”Cheer” has brought a much-needed spotlight on the sport of cheerleading, but it fails in some ways to dive into some of the more contentious issues about cheerleading.

Netflix’s “Cheer” challenges some of the most common stereotypes about cheerleaders, their parents, and their sport.