Episode 21 · College Cheer
College Cheer Recruiting, Scholarships & NAIA w/ Hannah Kirby
1 hr 34 min2026-05-14with Hannah Kirby
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What this one is about
What does it really take to cheer in college? Hannah Kirby — Head Cheer Coach at Taylor University — unpacks recruiting, scholarships, NAIA vs NCAA, what coaches actually look for in athletes, social media mistakes, the role parents should (and shouldn't) play, and how cheer can open doors far beyond the sport.
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College CheerWhat college cheer recruiting actually involves, what coaches look for, how scholarships really work, and where cheer can lead after high school.STUNTWhat STUNT is, how its four quarters work, why execution decides it, and how it creates additional collegiate opportunities for cheer athletes.
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What options exist after All-Star cheer?When should an athlete start researching college cheer?What do college cheer coaches look for?Do college coaches look at an athlete's social media?Does a college cheer scholarship mean a full ride?What happens at a USA Cheer College Combine?Should parents contact college coaches for their athlete?
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