Weber State Cheer 2021 NCA Finals (GRAND)

[@Syd1125]

To the people commenting why they didn’t win/why Netflix doesn’t highlight this team: Weber is a D1 school so they are in a separate category from the teams featured on “Cheer.” In addition to this, I think the creators of the documentary like to put more of their focus on community colleges. The people who created "Cheer" are the same people who created "Last Chance U" and they primarily put their focus on community colleges. Probably because it's important to emphasize and highlight talent from other levels besides a traditional four year school! This doesn’t diminish the insane work that Weber State does! They are the grand champs so they’re doing just fine :)

[@geraldinedehal6669]

Hi thanks for the explanations. Could you explain how they made divisions/categories ? And if I understand, community colleges can compete with other community colleges but they can't with university ?

[@loserlambrini6438]

@@geraldinedehal6669 The divisions are based on the athletic conference that school is in!! and the categories are based on skill and size of teams. so for NCA School competitions…It’s Novice, Intermediate, & Advanced skill levels with the team sizes of Small (5 or less flyers) & Large (more than). Coed & All girl, of course. For example, Weber is a D1 school that has a consistent team of fulls with over 20 people on mat. the team has both Men & Women…That makes them an advanced large coed team competing division 1. Their NCA banner says “Advanced Large Coed 1” to further explain that. Since community colleges compete athletically in subdivisions on their own, NCA generalized their divisions & categories. Since the population of these colleges are generally small, they’re a small sized team by default. Community College cheer only had 1 division with 2 categories, Coed & All Girl. That’s why Community College can’t compete against Universities. It pretty much just follows the rules of the NCAA. it’s very confusing and takes some time understand especially since the rules are always changing but this is true to the 20-21 season. hope this helps!! :)

[@JL-ef7nm]

They were the only one in their category. 1st place of one group. Same with Navarro except it was only 2 groups. So they either had to get 1st or 2nd.

[@Syd1125]

@@JL-ef7nm Idk about Weber but from what I’ve gathered Navarro and TVCC competed in other competitions against a lot of other groups to qualify for finals so 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@JL-ef7nm]

@@Syd1125 not true, a simple google search proves it. There were only two groups at nationals in that category.

[@kristacaemortenson-mcbee9406]

I am in awe at the talent and strength of the Weber State cheerleaders!

[@coll4455]

Congratulations on an amazing routine!!! All those unassisted coed stunts had my jaw on the floor!!!! That ending was nerve racking!!! I was like okay you got it dance it out and nope we are gonna keep stunting! 😂🙌

[@alesandracanales5072]

THIS ROUTINE IS ABSOLUTELY INSANE!!!!!! looooove it!!

[@tanessaspackman9040]

They are the underdogs that everyone needs to watch out for. Because I think they should be and are gonna be the top team. Talent so raw, stunts others are not doing yet, they are always couple steps ahead then all others. Go weber!

[@matthewtorres4201]

Depends what you mean by top team, we got grand (highest score at college nationals) with this performance and have won 4 years in a row!

[@tanessaspackman9040]

That's awesome. Top team as I mean everyone needs to stop talking about navarro, etc and start recognizing your team's talent. Your stunts go up effortlessly, your energy level and overall stage presence is 100%. I had to keep replaying in slow mo so I could see all the stunts and baskets. Several things yall did that no one else did. And on the more difficult level! What division are you guys in. I wanna see a documentary on Weber state. You guys are amazing. Keep up that hard work. You can tell everyone of you truly are passionate about your cheering and team etc. (Cheer family) congrats on the win. Going for 5th year?

[@matthewtorres4201]

@@tanessaspackman9040 We are absolutely ready to go for #5. We kind of take pride in being under the radar and showing up and showing our when the time comes. Sometimes it’s better to leave the exposure and really focus on just us yknow? Thank you so much for your compliments!

[@tanessaspackman9040]

Actually I think that is a better way. Humble and greatness. Keep it up! Go weber state!!

[@faiththomas1749]

@@matthewtorres4201 what would be ur advice for someone who is a sparkle effect cheerleader in college / university or a student who knows that they would be better suited as a student coach

[@gymnast1910]

Wow. That tumbling was outta control. They are amazing. 1 handed? They were holding those girls up with 1 hand? Wow.

[@multiman50able]

THIS is good Cheerleading

[@coll4455]

This is correct lol

[@sarinamayari8309]

Superb routine! Hope UNI CHEER DANCE COMPETITION will be back here as well 🇵🇭

[@alexis.george]

2:08 What's the name of the girl dancing in the center? I think I also saw her in one of their away performances. She's such a stable flyer.

[@Romitta7]

They are TOOOOOOOO GOOD

[@ginar.4881]

This is where Gabi is now too.

[@kristinccha]

You guys are amazing!

[@leahbunny92]

This is incredible!! I miss performing 😭❤️

[@amandaschluer8488]

My daughters former coach is on this team he’s amazing!

[@jlw1545]

Damn!!! Amazing talent !!

[@N0N4M30]

It’s just so impressive ! We don’t have this in Europe I always dreamt of being a cheerleader !

[@AD-ry7br]

University cheerleading is still very underdeveloped in Europe but Allstar is definitely a thing and there are more and more gyms around. You should look into it.

[@N0N4M30]

@@AD-ry7br I’m talking about university cheerleading. It’s just a different vibe you guys have over there you can’t compare that to a little all stars wanna be team from Europe Let alone the workout regime etc it’s just different

[@AD-ry7br]

@@N0N4M30 I am European. And you do realize that Allstar teams started in the US and that almost the entirety of these high caliber college cheerleaders were initially trained in the Allstar system, right?

[@N0N4M30]

@@AD-ry7br well in that case you should know that European cheerleading isn’t the same at all but yea doesn’t seem like you’re from Europe

[@AD-ry7br]

@@N0N4M30 Nope. Definitely from Europe. Seems like for some reason, you are the one who is having trouble admitting that you didn't know what you were talking about. As of now, Allstar gyms are the best way for someone to begin training and build experience as a cheerleader. Whether you live in the US or Europe, you'd be starting at the lower levels, like everyone else. No way you'd get into the roaster of a college team just like that, let alone a good one. European teams might not be quite completely on par with American teams yet, but chill out dude, you'd be starting as a beginner, like everyone else. The best European teams would still be too skilled for you until you suck it up and go through the required years of intense training. And only then, once you're among the best in the European cheerleading industry, you'd have a shot at being selected by an American college team. As of now, the only wannabe here is you.

[@AdoreSadie]

they did amazing!! i’m so confused tho were they in a different division than navarro and tvcc?

[@ruby.em22]

Yes, TVCC and Navarro were in the JUNIOR college division, but Weber State was in the normal College division. Still overall I believe Weber had the highest score for all divisions, however I might be incorrect.

[@gymnast1910]

@@ruby.em22 yes. And apparently, within the junior college division, there's advanced and intermediate and I think they're further divided by size. That's why they always says advanced, large co-ed. Monica said it's only Navarro and TVCC in the advanced co-ed bc the other community colleges didn't want to compete against them and dropped to intermediate.

[@ajayekas1954]

What division are they?

[@thanad966]

1A I think

[@faiththomas1749]

@@thanad966 divison 1 ( also known as the football championship subdivision : schools like north dakota state , division 1A which is a different division has schools like oklahoma state also known as football bowl subdivision ( fcs had a college football playoff in 2004 and fbs started their playoffs in 2017 )

[@morgieporgie2801]

Why aren’t they featured on Netflix??? This has to be the best routine ever!

[@Syd1125]

I think the creators of the documentary like to put more of their focus on community colleges. The people who created "Cheer" are the same people who created "Last Chance U" and they primarily put their focus on community colleges. Probably because it's important to emphasize and highlight talent from other levels besides a traditional four year school!

[@loserlambrini6438]

fun fact!!! Half of the team on mat for Weber are from Trinity Valley, more specifically from the 19-20 team. which was the team featured on the first half of season 2 before Daytona got cancelled. Many of them wore their CCFC Daytona knee bands when they won this year (2021) during the award ceremony since they didn’t get to win NCA when they were at Trinity. Weber might be the Wildcats but a lot of them are Cards !! ;) ❤️🖤

[@gymnast1910]

@@loserlambrini6438 wow. Did not know that

[@mariobrixu]

Love uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

[@johnchristerlustre7338]

Did gabbi transferred to this team?

[@xxw0derful.a294]

yes

[@seengjoala6492]

this is insane

[@raffyleal]

Great performances, I wish they had more recognition and that they competed in a sports arena instead of a stage.

[@BatgirlGamer]

It looks like a quarter of the team doesn't tumble at all.... seems like tumbling would be the lowest score?

[@goodyougetastar]

Does anyone know why Daytona limits tosses to just a full twist?

[@xzist]

Shouldn’t this be the most publicized school and routine right now? All I know about cheerleading is from watching two seasons of cheer but “Grand national champions” has to mean that you’re the best right? And four times in a row? In a division with more than simply two teams.. ? I know it’s just a TV show but seems really disingenuous for them to not highlight that type of stuff

[@Syd1125]

I think the creators of the documentary like to put more of their focus on community colleges. The people who created "Cheer" are the same people who created "Last Chance U" and they primarily put their focus on community colleges. Probably because it's important to emphasize and highlight talent from other levels besides a traditional four year school!

[@hkmamacmd428]

There's different divisions in cheer too. So it's not them all competing against each other. Navarro and TVCC are in a completely different sub-group of cheer. Plus we haven't even got into all-girl cheer teams. And don't get me started on all-star cheer. There's way too many subdivisions and different cheer teams to really say that.

[@ninkiminjaj2312]

navarro won grand national champs this year, meaning they beat weber. just because there ar eonly 2 teams in navarros division doesnt mean they arent as good as the 4 year colleges. thats kinda the whole point of the show, is the underpriveleged and underfunded connotations of being on a COMMUNITY college cheer team

[@zazou8505]

Just incredible

[@camillebinford]

STRONG tumblers here they look good

[@katebalinsky5670]

this was so good but the one thing throwing me off is how at 1:16 one girl just pops straight up instead of spinning like everyone else

[@karmenrussell1411]

she probably had trouble hitting the stunt so they watered it down

[@pd4682]

Just horrible, wasnt it? Kkkk😂

[@clived3042]

What's the mascot doing 😐 amazing routine I thought the mascot might tumble at least

[@VintageCardinal]

How did they not win??

[@kaitlinwillens4343]

They won they were the only ones in the division I believe

[@matthewtorres4201]

We did! There were 3-4 teams in our division and we got highest score at college nationals!

[@mrlohan18]

@@matthewtorres4201 So then you guys don’t compete with Navarro or Trinity? Because if you did you guys should win. Unless you guys are on a higher division? You guys are fantastic. And now you have Gaby! I really wish Netflix would go showcase you guys in the next season of cheer. You guys are insane!

[@matthewtorres4201]

@@mrlohan18 different division. We’re a D1 college and Navarro and Trinity valley are junior colleges. We have a lot of transfers from those colleges though!

[@mrlohan18]

Are they in a different division from Navarro and Trinity? Because there is no doubt these guys are better. Trinity did a damn good job this past year, but these guys have precision af!! Why didn’t they win over trinity or navarro!?

[@ruby.em22]

Weber state is in a different division, since It isn’t a junior college. Navarro and TVCC don’t compete against these people.

[@jessicaisolda196]

yep just like the other person that replied said, Navarro and TVCC are community colleges whereas this school is a 4 year regular college/university so a different division.

[@faiththomas1749]

Here’s how the teams breakdown ( I’m the one who put the earlier comment but if there is clarification needed here it is Division 1A: schools like Oklahoma state , Louisville and Texas tech who have what used to be known as football bowl subdivision teams / are the teams most likely to be in the multi bid conferences for the ncaa mens basketbakk tournament Division 1: teams like Weber state , Sam Houston state and sacraments state ( who play in the football championship subdivision and only receive one automatic bid into the NCAA mens basketball tournament Division II : NAIA: national association of intercollegiate athletics Division III And of course Junior college schools like Navarro and trinity valley

[@paydro162]

WHAT?!?!?!? their peformance was way better then Navaaro and TVCC they shouldve won wow incredible performance the difficulty on those stunts wow

[@reichengihbsson7620]

They did win. In fact, they won grand national champs, so that’s the best and highest score out of all division.

[@paydro162]

@@reichengihbsson7620 I’m glad they did they deserved it hopefully they end up on cheer season 3

[@reichengihbsson7620]

They should! It’s a great program and Summer is a great coach. I was on the team from 2010-2012.