Cheerleaders Try To Keep Up With Synchronized Divers | SELF

We challenged a group of cheerleaders to try to keep up with synchronized divers. Cheerleaders Hayley, DJ, and Kristen train to complete three diving challenges and put them together into one synchronized routine. Can Hayley adapt her gymnastics skills to nail the perfect dive? Will DJ manage to synchronize his arms before hitting the water? Will all three of our cheerleaders be able to do pull off the final challenge? These amazing athletes take the ultimate test to prove they can adapt to new techniques and try to keep up with their daring diving coaches.
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[@JudyCZ]

"Whatever feels more comfortable." "None of it." 😂 Loved that honesty.

[@JuMixBoox]

I just love the mutual respect between the athletes in this. They switch between teaching and learning, but are always respectful. I just imagine them going out to drinks together afterwards.

[@hearticc2550]

Yup

[@pattiolson9521]

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[@isabella-of5on]

Jesus loves you ✝️💕

[@isabella-of5on]

@@hearticc2550 Jesus loves you ✝️💕

[@isabella-of5on]

@@pattiolson9521 Jesus loves you ✝️💕

[@allieren]

I feel like Olivia and Kristen are so good at their own sports their bodies don’t know how to move any other way (Olivia was slightly awkward in the cheerleading video). I love how fearless and eager everyone is to try something new though.

[@TheNormalOddball]

I agree! They have their sports ingrained so deep they can't pick up others 😅

[@allieren]

@@TheNormalOddball This was kind of how I was when I was studying music in college as a violin major/cello minor and tried to take a guitar class-suddenly having frets was very confusing 😂

[@lj3622]

I love how even when they messed up they still gave them nothing but praise/positive reinforcement and good scores. In both videos, everyone was so professional and humble 🥺

[@rachdoesmagic]

During the final challenge I thought “these guys are good at cheering each others!” And then I realised 😂

[@mariebourgot4949]

^^

[@treeflamingo]

One of my favorite things about this whole series is seeing how different athletes’ bodies can be. There are so many different ways to be strong. (Edited to fix typo)

[@jfluter]

My fear with the hurdle on the board is that I'm going to slip off of the board. I know that they design the boards so that this is much less likely to happen, but that fear is still there. lol.

[@elletkd]

Same lol

[@nick_h143]

know this doesn’t really help, but after 6 years of diving, i’ve never “slipped” on any board. But I have scraped my feet up on the grip of the board, the stuff is no joke.

[@Sweetzerlandia]

I don't mean this in any leering kind of way but watching Joey's muscles move under his skin was so fascinating. He had to have like 0% bodyfat so every muscle was visible as it did it's job and it was so cool to watch! I can't imagine the time he puts into his craft to achieve that.

[@selene_plays]

The one who represents the Philippines warms my heart

[@hayleyleiberman8491]

Love this combo! Looking forward to the divers keeping up with the cheerleaders! It will be really interesting to see how their dry land training translates to cheerleading.

[@anne-ni5dl]

they made a video

[@alexandramejia5947]

Where? Can u send a link?

[@BMass83]

As a dive coach I cannot tell you how much I LOVE this! I’ve also coached HS cheer and the strength these sports need are similar even if nothing else is. My team also LOVES Olivia 💚💚💚. She is the sweetest and such an amazing teacher

[@avasmith5630]

This is such an exciting combination.

[@prettyfaerie7]

Literally this series producers are 🔥🔥🔥

[@Tumini1026]

It's funny because you see how their bodies automatically react like they do in cheerleading and then they try to switch and do that little "aaah!" Before touching the water xD Kristen looked nervous but I'm sure if she gets comfortable she'll be amazing

[@Afrinaturality]

As a beginner swimmer, I'm just in admiration of everyone's comfort in that deep water. 😂

[@giogremory]

Lol same 😅

[@funshinebear4822]

Ditto! They're so buoyant!

[@Emily_aka_Lemony]

As a beginner diver, let me put it on record that this is more impressive on the cheerleaders' part than it looks!!!!!!!!

[@hannahgay7919]

I love seeing the confidence in both when teaching their sport but also the eagerness and willingness to try each other’s. You can definitely tell where they are most comfortable and confident

[@jasmine.nickole]

the cheerleaders like patiently smiling during the hurdle part bc they do the same thing on the ground is so funny to me

[@Catalina-Winemixer]

I was wondering why it seemed they were being so sarcastic but nobody was talking about it lmao.

[@michellejames2447]

I love the diversity of body types.

[@uhcuhc.]

21:44 both girls were even doing the synchro when cheering

[@tweedyparam8951]

Both cheerleading and synchronised diving is hard. Awsome!!!! Good job guys.

[@LapostropheAura]

They really improved so much in just one day!!! Was so excited DJ went for the one and a half!

[@tweedyparam8951]

I love the diversity of the groups. You guys are awsome!!!!!

[@crypandora66]

I once did a professional dive off a diving board (had been on swim team for 5 years). It was the coolest feeling ever. It's like time slowed down too. Never could do that again after that one 😭

[@ijlayugan4149]

this series is so underrated please dont stop

[@blkgm7005]

Haley rocked out following those instructions and transitioning well to dvivng! DJ was great too! But the actual divers, great teachers...beautiful to watch them in their craft🥰

[@Korylittle]

Come on cheerleaders

[@ImmortalHDizzle]

boing

[@-lil-a8930]

@@ImmortalHDizzle um boing? do you mean boring

[@amayahrobinson4520]

what? they’re literally not even cheering in this video..? dummy

[@lovedbymarii]

Do y’all not know kory little says boing in his videos and he’s saying come on cheerleaders because those people are cheerleaders there trying out diving

[@madisonharte7623]

I like how DJ full on chucked a 1 1/2 front summy tuck, I can't even get my reverse yet-

[@mevrouwroos]

Love the synchronized excitement at 21:43

[@johnnytsunami420]

I hope these three cheerleaders show up in more episodes!! I love their energy and willingness to learn

[@DominiqueKooper666]

what I love the most here is the fact that even if it doesn't go exactly the way they intended, they always find something to praise. that's super motivating and very kind.

[@lexadex]

The cheerleaders cheering each other at the end - they were right in their element with that mat talk! Er, pool talk!

[@mo-tk5yl]

athletes supporting athletes, we love to see it

[@emmastinson49]

I love to see how everyone is so encouraging and respectful of each other and how everyone's body shape, ethnicity and personality is beautifully unique. I'd love to see these same people teach the divers cheerleading!

[@KensieP]

My wife coached acro for a long time and many athletes retired and switched to diving for college so this was super cool to see some of the basics and how related it is in certain aspects.

[@chima1140]

I really wish this was a mini series! I love their rapport and would really love to see them in mock competitions with other “diver turned cheerleader” teams

[@rmannayr2129]

BOTH OF THESE GO PERFECT TOGETHER!

[@SobrietyandSolace]

I love how their tumbling experience crosses over with some differences

[@timroden6617]

I am impressed. I almost broke my neck when I learned to dive first then I tried trampoline. My body didn't want to go all the way over.

[@johniversen1539]

If I knew how to hold my breath under water without using my hands, and how to open my eyes under water without the pain, that would be my first step in learning how to do this.

[@filsh8546]

Wth this was so wholesome! The respect and positivity all around was 💯

[@lillybobilly23]

as a former diver myself, i feel like it’s super important to keep your core tight, bc if not you will smack😅

[@btarczy5067]

Ever since a friend of mine hit the edge of the diving platform when we were in primary school times I avoided those things like the plague. Respect to those mad people who dive )

[@CC-si3cr]

It was really nice to see everyone so encouraging and positive with each other.

[@Cat1-2]

14:16 had me cracking up so hard.

[@andreanikolaev2751]

The blonde girl looks natural

[@AuthenticAna]

💓 to watch both sports! 😊 Glad there are Pinoys 🇵🇭 in this ... 😍

[@unknownuser3000]

I love these videos they're very uplifting and the editing always feels inspiring to try new things

[@tolotwin5503]

These athletes are such cuties, and freaking killing it! I'd be so scared to jump on that board!

[@zaidnazif6001]

I dive at this exact pool on team mission Viejo Nadadores! It's really cool seeing some people who I see a lot up on video! I really cannot explain how weird it is to see these people on the same deck and diving board that I walk on and jump off of almost every day.

[@jersla12]

I LOVE these. I played water polo for years and got such a kick out of the water polo/synchronized swimming video. These are a delight.

[@prettyfaerie7]

I LOVE THIS SERIES

[@Verinexa]

The underwater shots are beautiful

[@YerlYerlPung]

When Dj did the somersault and they were cheering Olivia and Hayley were jumping in time, kinda like the people in the wii sports audience

[@josejones246]

Loved the energy on this one!!

[@easilystartled2203]

As she's standing on the board, "Apparently this is something I really want to do..." lmao

[@Elijah._.7]

Yo DJ killed it!

[@tonyabbsmuscleworkout254]

Love these challenges - well done! 💪💪💪💪💪💪💪

[@rmannayr2129]

HAYLEY IS MY FAVORITE!

[@maggiepalumbo6647]

She’s a super nice woman too. She would always hang out with me when I was at the gym all day by myself.

[@nakynie463]

It’s always so thrilling to watch

[@crowcalls]

So cool to watch this! I was a gymnast, and my mom did springboard diving followed by synchronized trampoline. This gave me a much better reference for her sport!

[@lucyreed4452]

Can we just talk about this facility for a second??

[@jameycollins725]

This was fun to watch! Do they have beginning diving lessons for those 50 yrs old and older?

[@BMass83]

Many clubs or local pools do! It would be listed under Masters Diving and I know people who have dove into their 90’s

[@jameycollins725]

@@BMass83 That is so cool!

[@myahill909]

Looks fun and water is a great workout

[@melemonamela9704]

I’m a diver too, and I dive at Mission Viejo every Sunday for tower.

[@maecroscope7258]

first of all, hayley is inspiring me to get a tiny collarbone tattoo because thats mad cute man

[@mikemike8424]

it was so funny how they wouldn’t just swing their arms lol

[@tgxp]

Every time they jumped off the board my body tensed lol

[@octaviodeleon1778]

The first part with the 2 professional divers aww bestie love so cute also love this group sm!!

[@kathymclaughlin3327]

Such good teaching tips for beginning diving!

[@adrianasalgado9975]

lol i love these videos because i am a diver and use to cheer for 4 years

[@DarkkestNite]

16:18 the automatic, synchronized clean when they put their arms down - muscle memory never quits, lol

[@ashlewismartin4339]

I always love watching diving

[@tiapark-lee6450]

I’m so excited this is what I wanted

[@galinatyurina3986]

Didn't expect to see such body positivity in sport

[@mabciapayne16]

I don't get it. Where's the "body positivity" part?

[@Orangecataura]

??? People who are athletes aren't all the same shape. Is that what you mean? You thought every athlete is super thin and muscular?

[@mabciapayne16]

@@Orangecataura please no cancel

[@kenielyabrown3113]

This isn’t even about how differently they’re shaped it’s about the sport This video has nothing to do with what you are saying They weren’t even comparing themselves to each other so your comment is kinda out of nowhere Of course their body differences are noticeable but definitely *NOT* the point of the video *at all*

[@YenellyT]

They were so good but their feet were hurting me the whole time 😭I wish cheerleaders focused more on how their feet look

[@rosegranger2872]

Absolutely! I didn't like their feet xD

[@a_2502]

Truth! But they wear shoes 🤷‍♀️

[@rosegranger2872]

@@a_2502 but you also can point your feet in shoes...

[@theesirniqueb.]

@@rosegranger2872 yeah but you really aint gonna see it tooooo well...but you can but still yk.

[@Papaya16]

We do, they don’t. Technique is different with every team and program :)

[@Ceduria]

Great series!

[@dr.sammypryor]

I love these challenges!

[@carebear1424]

I love these videos !!

[@katherinecanita6962]

Much respect to these athletes 💪🏻

[@tshifhiwamamathuba1850]

This video was…….AMAZING!!!

[@tilrox]

Woohoo, hayley and DJ!

[@Natalia-09]

I feel like it would be really cool to see lacrosse players. Lacrosse has a lot of similarities with other sports and quite a few unique characteristics so it would be cool to see

[@mlight7402]

Wow, great progress with each dive!

[@horsiegirl7042]

Awesome, I love diving

[@TheRandom_Channel_idk]

I didn't know we had a Filipino diver. Just do as best as you can in Paris 2024.

[@rmannayr2129]

THIS WAS A NICE COMBO!

[@maiajane4333]

I’m a competitive diver I love it! I’m completing in junior nationals soon for the first time

[@lanhoang6502]

Amazing!

[@zoew_]

interesting combo!

[@stich181991]

Omg I really want to learn now

[@jolosarmiento24]

13:06 she was really careful not to say weight was the reason for the discrepancy lol

[@auspiciouscloud8786]

A short quick bust of air out of your nose as your face hits the water, will keep the water out of your nose. Practice off the board first, because you don’t want to blow out all your air, just a little and enough to keep the water out.

[@laurennelson3222]

there would be so much water up my nose lmfao

[@JiTiAr35]

NFL player vs rugby player.

[@selenasativa555]

Loveeee thisss

[@glorybuckz]

HIS WOOOD

[@marahenao6417]

the cheerleaders cheering at the end lol

[@pamelaflirtyskunk7698]

Kristen wasn't very good at diving. LOL The other two did EXTREMELY well!

[@boing1oings]

fr tho 💀

[@cinnarenaroll1292]

Yeah she really had an issue with patience, like she was just so urgent to go lmao

[@elisealexandre2537]

Do one with baseball or softball players

[@AnarinaTV]

Nice, I love it. :)

[@genevievearchbaker8604]

Tbh I kinda expected the cheerleaders to just cheer when others were jumping lol