DALLAS, TX (July 14, 2025) – USA Cheer is proud to announce an exciting Strategic Alliance with Positive Athlete, an organization dedicated to recognizing high school age student-athletes who exemplify character, leadership, resilience and other positive attributes—values that define the heart of USA Cheer.
“We are extremely excited to enter into a Strategic Alliance with USA Cheer. As we grow nationally, our goal is for our program to recognize every high-character student-athlete in America, and in every sport. USA Cheer athletes show extraordinary dedication to their sport and make a powerful impact on those around them through stories of resilience, leadership, and service that deserve to be recognized,” said Positive Athlete CEO, Scott Pederson.
In 2025, Positive Athlete awarded over $100,000 in scholarships to outstanding student-athletes across the country. After 12 years of recognizing high school athletes and coaches in two states (GA & PA), Positive Athlete expanded nationally in January 2025. Since its inception, the program has honored more than 60,000 individuals and awarded over $600,000 in scholarships.
As part of the Strategic Alliance, Positive Athlete works to empower student-athletes to recognize that they acquire highly sought after and unique skills through their athletic journey that will transfer to success for their “next team” in life and career. All Positive athlete nominees will receive lifetime access to Positive Athlete’s desktop and mobile app, launching in Fall of 2025. This free resource provides character development, career readiness, opportunities, and a nationwide network, helping athletes grow beyond sport.
“At USA Cheer, we believe that the values that cheer and STUNT athletes demonstrate—character, resilience, leadership, and service—are just as important as the skills they bring to the mat and sideline. Partnering with Positive Athlete allows us to shine a national spotlight on the incredible young people in our community who are making a difference far beyond their teams. We’re proud to align with a mission that celebrates who our athletes are, not just what they do,” said Lauri Harris, Executive Director, USA Cheer.
We invite you to nominate a USA Cheer student-athlete in grades 9–12 who leads with character, inspires others, and makes a positive impact in their community. Nominations are open to any adult age 18 or older.
Nominate a USA Cheer Athlete for Scholarships & Recognition
About Positive Athlete
Positive Athlete, Inc. is a national organization dedicated to promoting positivity in youth athletics through awards, scholarships, and leadership opportunities. The program highlights student-athletes and coaches who have overcome difficult circumstances, given back to their school or community in significant ways, or just have an infectious positive attitude that makes everyone around them a better person. Nationally, more than $100,000 in scholarships were awarded by Positive Athlete for the 2024-2025 school year.
For more about Positive Athlete and to nominate visit: www.positiveathlete.org