‘Leading the Cheer’ Archives
Eagles Cheerleaders Travel To Kuwait for US Military Tour
This Saturday on December 10, 2011, six members of the Philadelphia Cheerleading squad will make their way to Kuwait for a Seven day United States military tour. This tour will be the third trip in four years that the squad will travel to the Middle East to pay a visit to [Read More]
TopCat Cheerleader Has an Artistic Side Off The Field
Cheerleaders are known for getting the crowd excited and keeping fans entertained during game day. But at times, even cheerleaders need cheerleaders. Myra, a member of the TopCats dance squad that cheers on the Carolina Panthers, states that her parents are her own involved [Read More]
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader receives football from Buffalo Bills Boyfriend
This past Sunday, Kelsi Reich was one of the most surprised people when Buffalo Bills receiver David Nelson handed her a football after scoring a touchdown. Ironically, she was rooting against him while wearing a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader uniform. However it was very [Read More]
Former Cheerleader and Mrs. US Embraces New Lifestyle
Two years ago, Mrs. United States 2011 winner Shannon Ford was diagnosed with celiac disease, an intestinal disorder triggered by eating gluten. Since then she has embraced a new lifestyle known as “paleo” which includes eating an array of lean meats, fruits, [Read More]
Balancing Motherhood and Cheerleading
There are many challenges and special circumstances that women face and learn to overcome, just to earn a spot on NFL Cheerleading squads across the country. Motherhood is no exception to that rule. Sea Gals Cheerleader Mhkeeba sat down recently to talk about her [Read More]
Daughter of HOFer Joins London Dance School
Dacia Biletnikoff has been used to the spotlight since a very young age. The 18-year-old lives by the phrase: “Training is the opposite of hoping,” which drives her to spend approximately 20 hours a week practicing dance. Before graduating this past May from her [Read More]
NFL Cheerleaders Support Breast Cancer Awareness
Each year in October, the NFL shows their support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month in more ways than one. Players, coaches and cheerleaders come together and sport various pink gear on game days along with other honorary performances throughout the league. This year, [Read More]
Three S. Mississippi Women Join Saintsations
This season, three South Mississippi women are taking their places on the sidelines to cheer on the New Orleans Saints. Chastity McLemore, 25, Jerami Goodman, 23, and Kristina Williams, 20, are now all members of the Saintsations. James Edward Bates / Sun Herald All three [Read More]
Another Flutie is Headed for the Sidelines
The NFL understandably identifies each cheerleader by first name only. But the cat is out of the bag about New England Patriots’ rookie cheerleader, Alexa. Alexa Flutie, that is. This 23-year-old is the daughter of Heisman Trophy winner and former NFL star Doug Flutie. [Read More]
Titans Cheerleaders Undergo Media Training Session
Earlier this month, the Tennessee Titan’s Cheerleaders had the opportunity to become more formally acquainted with the media and learned about some of the downfalls of social media thanks to News 2’s John Dwyer. Stacie Kinder, Director of the Titans Cheerleading Squad [Read More]