Episode 32 · Pro Cheer
Episode 32: College Football to Pro Cheer | Will Hemsley's Journey | Cheer Dads Unfiltered
1 hr 24 mins2026-07-30with William Hemsley
Episode summary
What this one is about
What happens when a college football player trades shoulder pads for stunts? In this episode of Cheer Dads Unfiltered we're joined by Will Hemsley of the Golden State Grit to talk about one of the most unique journeys in competitive cheer. From playing football under coaches connected to Eric Berry and Cam Newton to cheering at Navarro, Weber State and the Pro Cheer League Will shares how he found a new passion, what it's really like competing at the highest level and why coaching the next generation means more to him than winning championships.
What you'll learn
Topics covered
- Pro Cheer
- Golden State Grit
- Navarro
- Weber State
- Pro Cheer League
- College Football
- Boys in Cheer
- Coaching
- Mental Toughness
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