Cheerleaders
Louisville Cheer
Founded in 1939, Louisville Cheer has a proud tradition of supporting Cardinal Athletics. This iconic program is recognized nationally and internationally as the gold standard. To be a Louisville cheerleader is to reach the top of the sport.
Large Coed Cheer Team
Louisville Large Coed has been a competitive squad for over 35 years and has a proud tradition of talent and success. The team has won 18 National Cheerleading Association Championships (1985, '86, '89, '92, '94, '96, '98, '99, '03, '04, '05, '06, '07, '08, '09, ’11, ’16, ‘18). The team exemplifies the standard to which all Large Coed Squads aspire. The coach, James Speed, has led the team since 1990.
Front row (L to R): Chloe Smith, Izzy Cortese, Lindsey Hyden, Taylor Cornell, Hailey Cain, Macie Agnich, Kiekie Mcdaniels, Jada Hortness, Coeen Chavez. Second row: Tammi Elliot, Olivia Keller, Mackenzie Guido, Jaiden Constantino, Daniella Utterback, Ayrton Peterson, Emily Durand, Julia Lack, Molly Scherer, Madison McDevitt, Eliza Williams, Adriana Mack, Meredith Voigt. Third row: Alex Coatney, Tate Colarik, Cye Ham, Tyler Dorsey, Tyyus Redd, JJ Dallas, Jacob Tate, Kevin Sheehan, Dawson Gessner, Mikey Deleon. Back row: Jordan Wilson, Jonah Chaix, Denver Doan, Chase Hintz, Jeremiah Hubbard, Richard Ramsey, Ryan Claunch, KaDon Harvin, Kaden Kozlowski, Darren Huang, Tyler Braasch, Nemo Zelaya, Sadarien Byles.
All Girl Cheer Team
In 1998, we had an abundance of cheer talent. Assistant Coed Coach, Misty Hodges saw an opportunity and founded the All Girl Cheer team. Since its inception, the All Girl team has won 18 National Cheer Association championships - 1998, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022 and 2023. (No 2020 season due to COVID-19) Â That is 19 of the last 23Â titles and nine titles in a row since 2014. This team has a legacy of excellence. The All Girl Team sets the standard of skill, precision and integrity and is a national role model. The team continues to be under the guidance of Misty Hodges.
Front row (L to R): Julia Depaolo, Jenna Seevers, Sarah Alejandro, Jhadia Adams, Tessa Hunziker, Brooke Smith, Mya Lacy, Taylar Hart Nolden, Aoi Takeuchi, Kya Cruz, Alyssa Scraper. Second row: Tee Mara Mollett, Maddie Dale, Aquazia Hamler, Alyssa Freitas, Katie Snider, Alyssa Moreland, Jayden Williams, Myah Rice, Skylar Fisher, Ally Jacobs, Maddie Burgess , Shekinah Phillips, Kora Ladino, Camryn Young. Back row: Sarah Depaolo, Kamari Bibb, Meghan Podraza, Chloe Toledo, Indira Neufville, Krista Curley, Kaylee Coultas, Amaya Warnell, Lexi Kabb, Haylie Shipley, Ella Brownstein, Clare Wisniewski, KehDijah Fairfax , Ava Phelps , Madi Fulfer, Neaveh Miller.
Small Coed Cheer Team
The Small Coed Cheer team was created in 2004 due to the consistent level of coed cheer talent. Since its inception, the Small Coed team has won 12 National Cheer Association championships - 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2021 and 2022. (No 2020 season due to COVID-19.) This team has an established legacy of excellence and sets the bench mark for others to follow. Misty Hodges has been the coach since its inception.
Tryouts
Thank you for your interest in Louisville Cheer. The 2024Â tryout information is available here.
Auditions
You are evaluated based on how much POTENTIAL you have to become a collegiate cheerleader and to contribute to the team.
Basic Requirements:
- Incoming freshman ARE eligible to try out.
- Transfer students with a minimum GPA of 2.0 are eligible to try out.
- Current U of L students must be enrolled full-time (12 hours) to be eligible to try out.
- Try out packet must be submitted at the first round of auditions with a $40 fee.
- There is NOT a point system. The coach makes the final team selections after advisement from current and/or former captains.
