Cowboys Way Series Kelli Finglass

[@brandi66RN]

She is very comfortable in front of the camera and quite articulate. She’s a rockstar!

[@LiLGouda.]

I can sense Keli's emotion here and I got teary eyed myself, she is such a great woman. Bold, strong, confident and persistent as hell. Love this content, more please!

[@alexandrea73]

This is the most, honest, most raw, most heartwarming I've ever seen Kelli. Biggest of hugs to you Kelli for sharing!! 💗💗💗

[@Dcc333]

@Digby Dooright I never ever got mean vibes from Kelli. shes is so freaking wholesome and charismatic.

[@terra2730]

Kelly is too pretty for that ugly 👗

[@jenniferlawrence9473]

@@Dcc333 She's gotten mail from people telling her she's cruel and heartless and doesn't care about the girls she cuts. However, I think she does care.

[@lisalalalisa174]

@@jenniferlawrence9473 I feel awful for Kelly. I wish everyone who criticizes her on social media would watch this and see all she has done. I've always liked and admired her, but wow, she is beyond incredible. I know the biggest gripe people have with her is the terrible pay the cheerleaders get, but that's beyond her control ... for now. I wouldn't be surprised if she's been working behind the scenes for years to try to get a pay raise for the girls. She's also responsible for all the extra Mo at they make for appearances and shoes. If she went with her heart, the team wouldn't be as good as they are. I'm sure making cuts is her least favorite part of her job.

[@staceythienel3193]

I LOVE the phrase she gave: "If you do your best, it's not rejection, it's re-direction". So fitting - and on a personal note, so needed (and timely)! I have saved this to watch again. I love Kelli - she's compassionate, direct (doesn't sugar coat), professional and always striving to better herself/her community despite knowing that she has already done so much! I love watching the DCC shows - been watching for 15 years - and although I can't dance (and I'm not going to TRY to dance!!!!), it's refreshing to see reality TV that can be classy!! I'd love to be a manager/have a manager as great as she is.

[@suzyrunninghawk7870]

I've always liked Kelli, now I love her. Thank you!! My sister has that exact Barbie proudly displayed in her room, and she says that her figure looks just like the Barbie's as well. So cute!

[@ruthannetalley4891]

Enjoyed this immensely. Kelly is so poised, well spoken, entertaining and sharp as a tack.

[@passinowt6068]

Whoa! This was better than the show! I’m gonna save and watch again!! I love the stories!

[@kikieaddy2576]

Same here 👍🏽❗️💯💯

[@mandd4963]

Kelli is smart and beautiful and has a huge heart ❤

[@danajones6166]

I couldn't agree more!

[@brandi66RN]

She is so genuine and her laugh is great!

[@nh5083]

Kelli I love watching the DCC show because I love dance & gymnastics. I took both as a child. You are an awesome director, instructor, role model, and drop dead gorgeous! You've changed so many young women's lives and whether they make the team or not, they all respect you for your candor and compassion. More corporations need directors exactly like you. You go above and beyond for the DCC as well as the organization. The pride you have for your organization shows in everything you do and say. I'm currently watching the 2021 season and enjoy it immensely. I'm 57 years old now, but watching the show brings back fond memories when I danced and tumbled! Kelli you are an inspiration to so many young ladies and the organization is lucky to have you. Keep it up Kelli and God bless!

[@virgoyogini5377]

Thank you, Kelli, for all you shared, and for breaking glass ceilings for women, and showing a standard of excellence.

[@NDGOCHYLD]

That sweater story had me hollering .... 😂

[@raquelvasquez2080]

With all that revenue, they should pay America’s sweethearts more!

[@Rhettsgirl11]

I was thinking the same thing . I have no idea what they earn but I am positive it’s not what they deserve.

[@sugarkisses888]

@@Rhettsgirl11 After the lawsuit, they boosted the pay for the cheerleaders. They get $12/hr (I'm assuming for rehearsals?) and $400 per game. I'm not sure what they make for other appearances.

[@rileymcfadden1644]

ABSOLUTELY

[@GiaMarie815]

I agree, the cheerleaders should be paid better. How are they paid for special appearances? What are the special perks they get, i.e., hair, tans, manicures? Do they get a clothing allowance for appearances they may have to make outside of uniform?

[@lilCindi01]

Yesss!

[@rainbyrne691]

Kellie is just a sponge for retaining information A legend through and through ❤

[@boopsscoopz2206]

MORE CONTENT LIKE THIS ON DCC PLZ!

[@danajones6166]

I'll see what I can do about that!

[@patrickmeighan150]

Amazing how much perfection exists, but even more the people who made it happen!

[@amyboyd7243]

This was a great interview. Love Kelli and DCC.

[@katiechisholm]

Omg the Christmas sweaters 😆😅 I’m embarrassed for her but also cannot stop laughing!

[@lexijill2]

I’m 47 and yes! I would come to a women’s camp in a heartbeat!

[@johndotter351]

Kelli is quite an accomplished and professional woman. Very talented and believes in always being prepared. Even though she and Judy have to make tough choice in cuts each year of hopeful girls they encourages them to come back next year stronger by working on defeciences and some girls come back tougher and stronger.

[@__eganista6372]

This was brilliant to watch. So interesting and insightful is the history of DCC. And who cannot love Kelli! a real lady......(sorry though, not loving her in those fishnets :-( )

[@virgoyogini5377]

I'm not sure they are fishnets, but rather, sheer black nylons. 🧐

[@christineshannon2389]

This is so good! I would love to see more of Charlotte on DCC. Also think a Broadway play about becoming a cheerleader would be a hit, kind of like A Chorus Line.

[@donmonteiro6830]

Our Sweethearts are coming back and they will be on Netflix with a new show this summer

[@corneliaengland4008]

It is awesome❤

[@sharonshulby2445]

What a great video! Thanks, Kelli

[@madelineannabella3284]

I would love to hang out with Kelli, I really relate to her a lot. And I love Queen . Miss Freddie and his incredible voice. There is nobody in the world who can front queen after Freddie like Adam can.

[@NanaTop70]

I enjoyed this very much.

[@MariaTrotter-w9f]

Love Kelly . She’s a true professional. Down to earth . Kind, warm and intelligent.

[@staceyl.thienel1499]

Kelli is so remarkable - I'd love to meet her one day. She's inspired me! I'm almost 50 years old too. I love this: it's not rejection, it's Redirection

[@corneliaengland4008]

Kelly is such a class act❤!

[@utdchris]

This was great.

[@danajones6166]

Thank you!

[@sandramcglinchey7712]

Love ❤️ watching DCC. SO glad Kelli is a normal person a band geek never! She amazing 😻!

[@donmonteiro6830]

i ate this up!!! i love listening to DCC history from Kelli i could listen to her talk allll daaay!@

[@arianapaola20]

Kelli is extraordinary! 🥰

[@mk7593]

When Kelli talked about Maddi's boot!!!!

[@elliefields1569]

Finding out Kelli was a band nerd increased my already big respect for her, haha!

[@Colorado1000m]

Really insightful video, I admire Kelli even more after seeing this video. Awesome!

[@vickiecoulter3737]

Kelly I just think you are absolutely amazing!! Thank You for all you do..

[@cheerTILidie]

I love Kelli Finglass I admire her even more than before! she’s so well spoken! I had no idea she was the one behind getting DCC A Barbie doll, their uniform into the Smithsonian museum and more! I have no doubts she’ll get them a start in Hollywood! Can we get more DCC Content as well! I really enjoy learning their history!

[@toocooltobeold]

When my daughter was on the high school cheer team I tried to talk them into having cheer camp for moms as a fundraiser and let us perform at homecoming. I hope Keli has better luck.

[@lisashipp1037]

You spoke of military and family. It meant the world to my kids to see the girls at the Ft Hood exchange. My youngest wanted to know if they would go over seas to see her daddy too.

[@bjdis33]

Show them the money! #DCCgetpaid!

[@patrickmeighan150]

I’m Impressed by you Kelly by your approach to everything!!!👍🏻at first I thought coaches and instructors were mean but now I know you expect and deserve the best and the nation is proud

[@orlandomarquez8850]

PRETTY GIRLS 1984 LUV U KELLI 💓

[@kendrameza-ochoa1512]

I LOVE Kelli

[@rentme2011]

27:07 that Christmas reindeer sweater story is hilarious 😆 I hadn’t noticed them “frolicking” until she zoomed in!

[@valerielstevens4712]

This was an excellent interview. People poo poo cheerleading on every level. Me and my mom watch Making The Team it's informative and speaks to how demanding it is to perform at that level. Kelli's a Wonderful spokesperson for the team and a savvy business professional.

[@danitydon6976]

i wish i was female in this lifetime i would have tried my hardest to get on that team... in my early to mid 20's( 2004-2009) i was unexpectedly hired as a choreographer for a dance studio, after i went there to audition to be part of the company as a student. i did receive education for free from my boss who became like a sister to me

[@sharoncruzen1942]

Those Barbies all look like they have ‘80’s hairstyles.

[@rog9601]

Kelli, what a woman you are ! I don't even know where to start.

[@ddowner77]

i love seeing the history and how compassionate she is. i never see her like over demanding or anything but i enjoyed seeing her in a different way n learning about her history n more about dcc history

[@daniellorenzo3085]

“We copied” 🤣 i burst out laughing !

[@dccd4]

With all the Revenue they take in for the DCC, you should PAY The Cheerleaders accordingly if they’re making all that revenue for you! Shame on YOU!

[@3daysandotherlies776]

This 🙌

[@KSfan4ever]

YES!!!

[@Peri2C]

This was a wonderful interview, and I laughed when Kelli proposed the wake up and wiggle (and wine) camp for adult women. I would sign up with my BFFs. We love to take birthday trips together. We're Cowboys and DCC fans too from OU! Like the DCC Barbie, count on a quick sell out

[@4waggoner]

Kelli would never let any of her cheerleaders say "um" 200 times..

[@luv2467]

For real...lead by example!! She grinds on them in their interviews if they’re not prefect

[@ablair33556]

There’s a huge difference in ummm out of habit and umm stalling because you don’t know what someone has asked you.

[@antwonnyy]

@@ablair33556 right... and 200 is VERY dramatic.

[@KimS-ud9hm]

I think she's very articulate

[@Dcc333]

She has so much damn charisma that I never even noticed

[@nolagirl2458]

Love Kelli! Such an intelligent classy & beautiful lady ❤ but I feel the DCC should be paid a lot more!! The Cowboys are a billion dollar industry. They got it!!

[@sb61fury]

Kristi Ferrel who was known as Kristi Matthews used to be a Dallas cowboy Cheerleader. She also played Roxie Shayne on Guiding Light

[@virgoyogini5377]

Now, if the DC Cheerleaders could get some financial benefit proportional to the revenue, that would be amazing!

[@kathrynfrederick1752]

I want to wake up wiggle and wine!! Take my money and sign me up! Love the DCC!

[@ruthannetalley4891]

No, dont cut out the reindeer sweater. That was hilarious.

[@smoothiegreenburg6065]

really enjoyed this but as a crazy plant lady im dying looking at that succulent all stretched out looking for light. hope someone took this home and saved it if not im on my way

[@daynaowen6250]

LMAO I noticed that poor little plant too!!!!!!!

[@UrbaNSpiel]

Nice

[@raymondkennon1396]

@ kelly how did the 5 year deal come in to affect five and done ever thought about changing it . yes most ladies burn out around five years im sure

[@kimmietooshoes]

I’m in for Wake Up and Wiggle!

[@Dcc333]

Kelli is like everyone's favorite auntie.

[@AbbieSorell]

looking forward to 2020... lol.

[@danitydon6976]

i want to be kelly in my next life

[@shirleyhines5949]

in what year did the DCC women stop wearing their hair in a ponytail? i know that Tami Barber was known for her hair in pigtails

[@luv2467]

And they get a whopping $8hr during a game correct???

[@sugarkisses888]

No. $400 for games. It was $150 or $200, but they bumped it last year.

[@3daysandotherlies776]

$400 for an NFL game woohoo. 10 whole games and maybe playoffs. I love the cheerleaders but I wish they would pay them a fair salary, something a person could live on ya know. They are working a full time job and should be compensated with pay and benefits accordingly.

[@annarosedesigns]

Now they get $12.00 and $400 a game still not a lot but at least they are finally getting payed more than minimum wage.

[@annarosedesigns]

What's a Pyro please?

[@lastarrtolson1553]

Fireworks.

[@50zen]

5:10

[@juliederham]

I thought this was interesting, however the overall revenue should reflect in the girls salaries since they’re generating the money, but it doesn’t 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@angelramirezroldan4352]

Where Kim Bateman???? 1983 miss you girl miss you....¡¡¡¡¡¡

[@dccd4]

You Know!

[@reneerunyan3583]

Is anybody nervous that Keli is pulling that dress up,

[@LA4HINGIS]

I think Kelli is hotter than the first slice of parlor pizza

[@lj1671]

Your brand makes so much extra revenue,why don’t you pay them more. If we’re being so honest!

[@nylanelson5212]

The cheerleaders get squat for pay but many do it because they hope being on tv will give them exposure to jump start their careers. The DCC team makes So Much Money off the women from having them pose in swimsuits for 5 different calendars, the group photos they sell in different sizes & then DCC is paid by companies for the cheerleaders to show up. Don’t forget about Netflix & Amazon sells the individual series of shows people pay to watch so DCC is making Billions of the women. I’m sure there is a lot more they make off the women’s faces & bodies too. This is what DCC also list as Revenue: Appearances, Shows, Camps, Audition- you have to pay to audition, Competitions, Television & Sponsorship

[@brandi66RN]

The only weakness I see in cheerleaders is their tumbling. Two of my girls did high-level gymnastics their entire lives and some of the gals who couldn’t cut it as a gymnast went into cheerleading. I watch cheerleaders tumble and I’m just waiting for a broken neck. If you can’t tumble really well, don’t do it.

[@KSfan4ever]

This was a wonderful interview, but I was appalled by all the revenue discussion in light of the fact that according to some sources, the DCC girls get paid very little.

[@mariaconley4687]

Do the cheerleader get money from the revenues????

[@GiaMarie815]

Revenue minus expenses equals net income. Payroll is an expense. So yes, the cheerleaders and Kelli and everyone employed for DCC, i.e. office personnel are paid with revenue. Net income (profits), the bottom line, must be in the black to have a prosperous business. The cheerleaders get a lot of perks that go with the job (hair, nail, tans, travel and probably much more).

[@yoni5570]

@@GiaMarie815 Yup yup

[@TruthinLove]

Alumnae = group of women (not alumni). Alumna = 1 woman.