The Partnership Marks the 13th Governing Body Partnership for NCSA and will Include Recruiting Initiatives, Visibility to Expansive Network of College Coaches
BRADENTON, Fla. (October 9, 2023) – NCSA College Recruiting and USA Cheer have joined together for an official partnership that will provide more recruiting opportunities and increased visibility to a network of over 40,000 college coaches for cheer and STUNT student-athletes all over the country. The collaboration with USA Cheer is the 13th governing body partnership for NCSA.
As part of the partnership, NCSA will be integrated into USA Cheer and STUNT events where student-athletes will be able to create a free profile. USA Cheer will provide NCSA access to all of its national events to offer recruiting education to its families. As the official recruiting partner of USA Cheer, NCSA will provide 10 annual All in Awards opportunities to USA Cheer for deserving student-athletes. Between both brands, they will collaborate to implement and maintain strong connections between USA Cheer and college coaches.
“This partnership between NCSA and USA Cheer represents another opportunity for NCSA to reach a national audience with our recruiting efforts, specifically in the competitive sport of cheerleading and STUNT,” said Lisa Strasman, President of NCSA College Recruiting. “We are proud to be supporters of this incredible organization and to help young student-athletes gain the exposure to college coaches and recruiters to help win their future.”
“USA Cheer’s partnership with NCSA College Recruiting will be impactful for our student-athletes immediately and we are excited about what this means for their futures,” said Lauri Harris, Executive Director of USA Cheer. “One of our priorities is supporting student-athletes’ success by creating collegiate connection opportunities and we know NCSA can help them reach their goals of participating in cheer or STUNT in college.”
About NCSA College Recruiting
NCSA College Recruiting is the world largest college recruiting platform, providing student-athletes content, tools, coaching and access to a network of 40,000 college coaches across 31 sports. NCSA is an online experience of IMG Academy, the world’s leading sports education brand. IMG Academy provides a holistic education model that empowers student-athletes to win their future, preparing them for college and for life. Additional on-campus and online experiences include:
- Boarding school and camps, via a state-of-the-art campus in Bradenton, Fla.
- Online coaching via IMG Academy+, with a focus on personal development through the lens of sport and performance
To learn more about NCSA, visit www.ncsasports.org.
About USA Cheer
The USA Federation for Sport Cheering is a not-for profit 501(c)(3) organization that was established in 2007 to serve as the National Governing Body for Sport Cheering in the United States and is recognized by the International Cheer Union. USA Cheer exists to serve the cheer community, including club cheering (all star), youth recreational cheer, traditional school-based cheer programs, and the growing sport of STUNT.
USA Cheer has three primary objectives: promote safety and safety education for cheer in the United States; help grow and develop interest and participation in cheer throughout the United States; and represent the United States of America in international cheer competitions.
