Episode 31 · Pro Cheer
Episode 31: Miami Metal's Skylar Graves Shares His Incredible Journey | CDU
1 hr 24 min2026-07-23with Skylar Graves
Episode summary
What this one is about
What does it take to become one of the first professional cheer athletes in history? Skylar Graves — professional athlete for Miami Metal, former Trinity Valley standout, and Worlds Champion with USA Stars Obsession — shares his journey from competitive gymnastics into all-star cheer, college cheer, Worlds, and the inaugural Pro Cheer League season. We cover growing up as a boy in gymnastics, breaking the stigma around boys in cheer, college scholarships, mental toughness, brotherhood in cheer, and finding your purpose. Here for every count.
What you'll learn
Topics covered
- Pro Cheer
- Miami Metal
- Trinity Valley
- USA Stars Obsession
- Pro Cheer League
- Boys in Cheer
- Worlds
- Tumbling
- College Cheer
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