Why This Cheerleader With Down Syndrome Claims He Was Removed From Squad

Glenn Wilson, a cheerleader with Down syndrome, says he was removed from his high school's cheerleading squad because he didn't fit the school's image. Glenn is male, biracial and openly gay. When Glenn's Uncle Ray asked whether that played a role in his dismissal, the coach's answer shocked him. Ray said Glenn was offered a manager's position, which he turned down. InsideEdition.com's Keleigh Nealon ( / keleighnealon ) has more. #InsideEdition

[@JamesHowell]

Honestly tho, why did they let him on the team at all if they knew eventually they would need to let him go.

[@BriBee2468]

Probably his parents called the school and forced them to put him on the team.

[@brooke5202]

Maybe at first she thought she could handle it but in the end she couldn't

[@guntheroo2404]

To be nice

[@ryandelgo384]

honest person ditto thats a guy

[@riannamajzoub5241]

XD Agree! They played games instead of being straight up about it. I think there would have been less hurt if they had just been honest with themselves(knowing he's not a good fit and not giving in by "faking inclusivity" by letting him particpate at all) and the individuals in question( explaining their opinion and being transparent with the kid and his family).

[@carolestandiford6362]

As a mother of a special needs child I completely understand people not being qualified to teach special needs, they need extra work, time, and dedication for them alone.

[@riannamajzoub5241]

Its also why the teacher should have been forthcoming and transparent from the start. She would have been liable if that child or another was hurt even during the times the kiddo was included. As a person with special needs it is not the exclusion but the cover up and "faking it for clout" that is the issue.

[@firstname3993]

Well she didn’t say that

[@equestriangamer3981]

Ya but they shouldn’t have aloud him in the first place than

[@carolestandiford6362]

Maybe they didn’t realized how much he needed 🤷🏼‍♀️ it happens

[@rrrr-p3d6e]

Actually its too hard for too little payment I think

[@richardc5100]

Why was he allowed in the first place, if he was going to get removed later?

[@victorbeauregarde1502]

Yeah I mean if he wasn't good enough to be on the team in the first place they should never have given him a spot.

[@superpennyable]

@Richard C yeah, that's just evil

[@mahammad]

RobbIndustrials how? Did you read the comment or you just don’t understand English?

[@mk-kc4ww]

That's sad

[@richardc5100]

@RobbIndustrials I had to add the second part because I knew people like you would think I meant something else.

[@giom_13]

I feel like the coach is correct if she doesn’t have the proper training to handle a special needs child

[@anime_enthusiast5622]

He*

[@giom_13]

I was talking about the coach so it’s a she

[@anime_enthusiast5622]

@@giom_13 oh,alright

[@Sonder_stoic]

True but whole time why she let him on in the first place 🤔

[@Emma-wx5ml]

Why let him on in the first place if she didnt have proper training to help him and hey maybe they could ask a special need teacher to join in and help so he can enjoy school... 🙄

[@nineteen96]

They tried to make it seem like it was because he was male, biracial and gay lol. Fishing much

[@swirlingfizz9990]

Ye

[@cryptogf]

AHAHHAHAHAH

[@athenagreen5390]

I think it was more of a point in ignoring the obvious thing. Sarcasm, actually, not sure if you've ever heard of it.

[@user-sf9gs2pg1b]

I mean, that was weird :/ idk why they did that. I get if they did it because that was the case, but the evidence seems to point to Down syndrome, so it’s like...

[@Green-mg7ex]

Nah I don’t like to be mean but he looked off there. When he was dancing it just looked like some dude dancing. I feel like he doesn’t have the proper training to be part of Cheer tbh.

[@TheCooley69]

They felt sorry for him in the beginning that’s why they let him in. But they shouldn’t have misled him from the beginning knowing that he couldn’t do the cheers

[@CalebWolf]

He was accepted a year before, now, the year is just starting, and he didn't make the team.

[@lilyashman2132]

ladykay cooley I see your point I think it’s cruel that they let him on the team and just kick him off it

[@sunnight1005]

ladykay cooley true is better to tell someone no from the beginning than to let them do horribly then let them suffer more pain

[@therambler3713]

Pay close attention here folks, this what happens when you're trying to be too kind and not offend anyone. At the end of the day it only makes things worse.

[@shyanmarie4405]

No, this is what happens when people let their fat daughters on cheer team yet have an issue with an overweight autistic boy. It's hypocrisy that is the issue here.

[@karma6154]

@@shyanmarie4405 There's a difference between being fat and autistic smarts. Your point makes no sense.

[@johnbonjov1491]

@@FranFranGames my autistic friend ran across the track in a 100m race

[@rospie4062]

i wanna like but you have 420 likes

[@sophiamalcolm2710]

Actually, if she was trying not to offend anyone, she wouldn't have kicked him off the team in the first place....

[@mrroger-t6m]

You can't kick him for image, but maybe for performance

[@wimpylegend2590]

(You can’t kick) guess what he got kicked

[@sensarmy]

ikr

[@ellenmcnamara8395]

Eh I don’t think that’s fair

[@sytherbladex6083]

Lol

[@ihearttruthiee.4042]

FreshBoi3010 no it was sooo cute

[@shahzebaqeel8951]

Idk dont be angry at me , cuz i think the coach was right, not everybody can do everything, and that's the truth!

[@riannamajzoub5241]

She's right for liability reasons but the issue is that she was not straight up about these issues from day 1. It is the truth it's just that it was not told in a timely manner.

[@johnnylewis7437]

@@riannamajzoub5241 Here’s the problem with your idea I can see this woman being something like myself trying to be extremely nice and helpful and biting off more than you can chew just because you have a big heart and then later realize and you can’t handle it and the parents uncles and aunts and supportive people around the child need to understand that

[@jadalovecarti]

Yoo what do y’all mean look at the other people on the team they did worse then him smh the girls didn’t even do it nicely

[@mikoduterte6702]

@@jadalovecarti that’s an opinion from u. I’m sure most people would say the opposite

[@captainnuggetsofficial5331]

@@mikoduterte6702 don't worry she just being friendly and don't wanna hurt the guys feelings , that's all.

[@LordYggdrasill]

It's not because he's "male, biracial," or "openly gay." How about the fact that he can't keep up with the timing of the routine?

[@kmmk5022]

And that he more than likely didn’t have the any sort of proper training and qualifications

[@nickthegreat1487]

Just because you have a disability doesn't mean you automatically get to do what you want.

[@shyanmarie4405]

Then the fat girls shouldn't be cheering either, since they self-disabled themselves and threw fits to join the team.

[@neinjason4969]

@@shyanmarie4405 yeah but the issue is that they can perform well enough to make the team look good

[@Skylakota]

I agree. I think he should practice more I think that would be better. If he becomes super good at cheer then I don’t see why he can’t join.

[@Skylakota]

Shyan Marie The “fat girl” you’re talking about is doing something that can keep her in shape. You’d make fun of her for being lazy and not doing anything so why not let her do something fun and can also benefit her?

[@neinjason4969]

@@shyanmarie4405 okay one I rewatched the clip many times I saw no sign of gasping for breath or struggling as hard as you described it. Two who looks better? The person who can follow the dance on time or the person who looks confused and doesn't know what too do.

[@Stitch-mc7pk]

The coach literally gave a decent answer why is everyone getting butt hurt

[@damarcus2342]

i think its because how she said it.. maybe if she would’ve said it nice like “oh he doesn’t pick up the choreography well” but the guy asked her if it was because hes gay or his looks and she responded with “i dOnT hAVe to AnswEr tHat” yk what i mean?

[@boomboomloom6029]

Gravy Man Nah your not being mean. Just because you have a disability doesn’t mean the world is going to let you do whatever you want.

[@riannamajzoub5241]

Issue is timing of when she decided to tell the truth. The coach actually contradicted herself by letting this kid participate at all when she knew there liabilities for her own limitations in not being able to handle kids with special needs and knowing the kiddo's skills were not the best. It makes it look like the teacher only let the kid participate for fear of backlash and for clout(positive publicity for having a kid special needs on the team).

[@arathzamarripa8421]

Honestly i agree

[@josuehernandezissad1455]

True that’s what I was thinking

[@JayJay-cw3cg]

He looks like such a sweetheart, but if the coach isn't qualified to work with special needs children, why force it? At least the coach is being honest about it. It takes a lot of time and patience, on top of that, love and care to be able to help and work with a special needs child. I wouldn't want my child with special needs to be in a room with someone who isn't qualified to take care of them. Plain and simple. If you're not going to show love to them, I'll take my child else where and move on.

[@CShannon1991]

Jay Jay You’re DESPICABLE!!! You know that?!

[@atheisticusmaximus7549]

@@CShannon1991 There was nothing despicable in his words. A child with down syndrome does indeed require certain qualifications to properly teach and coach.

[@therambler3713]

Spot on

[@onlethebest]

Your right

[@michimin4996]

I agree with what you said but don’t forget that they said the coach said he didn’t fit the school’s image

[@xzzedwardzzx1296]

He just couldn’t do it. His family needs to realize that. You can’t have someone walking during a marathon while everyone else is running. Just like u can’t have a cheer squad with 10 people who can do the cheers right and one that already stands out for being male, and then the fact that he just isn’t good at it isn’t helping their case.

[@greenlemonboy9762]

Xzzedward zzX everything you said was true, but mr beast walked a marathon with the worlds biggest shoes lol

[@Starynight-qy1rb]

But I can’t help but agree 😔

[@odleyodles6321]

I see your point, but I love him on the team! I can tell he is enjoying it! And he is happy so just leave him alone.

[@allovehearts8646]

@@odleyodles6321 maybe he should join a recreational cheer team outside of school 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@user-sf9gs2pg1b]

I get that, but I don’t get the standing out for being male part. In my high school, we had several male cheerleaders and no one cared, lol.

[@badolllenslvr]

Guys let’s just be honest here. He does not deserve a spot on the team.

[@mikoduterte6702]

Thinking about it now, it’s stupid

[@RayMak]

He is a sweet kid. But I don't understand biracial. Means two races?

[@analisapena3086]

Im like triple in that case.

[@myeeshaodom7266]

Yes most likely black and white

[@milfolsen]

Yes, I myself am biracial (black and white)

[@zt8003]

He’s a sweet kid but really his performance is affecting their chances of getting into colleges or state/national teams. You can’t just get what you want out of disability or being gay or anything like that. Plus the coach really isn’t able to deal with special needs if she’s not qualified which she said and 100% is not qualified

[@serventco2156]

mixed??

[@s6otti]

He got kicked for performance, not looks

[@zoransp7]

I agree with that, cheerleadings pretty tough but he could just keep practicing to be better and maybe years later he could get on the team and do pretty good you know?

[@Johnny-tq9no]

I mean he looks pretty bad out there and also make the team look bad 😂

[@Johnny-tq9no]

@@zoransp7 they don't have that kind of motor skills. Anyway they have plenty of fun dancing in front of a TV to Hannah Montana.

[@__1201]

Well, she just should have said that then rather than claiming it was because she's not qualified to teach special needs individuals and not fitting an image they wanted to portray. It could have opened the school up for a lawsuit. Also, I'm curious if there were other students that tried out for the team but didn't make it.

[@Xaol]

@@zoransp7 yeah but his/her disability makes it extremely difficult and like Johnny said, they don’t have those motor skills

[@primtve_dope9568]

No, he was kicked out because he just wasn't good enough. No hard feelings, but the sad reality

[@codyannkay844]

Cheesy Frog ikr

[@Romanchan-dg8nm]

Thank u

[@paigehc6659]

No, you're just too foolish and think emotions play into everything. She admitted that she didn't have the qualifications to help him with his special needs. That in itself is a red flag! He should not have been in the team at all, unless she had the qualifications. Stop being a big sissy and look at the facts.

[@angelinajackson7684]

Dragon Legend wow name calling real mature of you. She let him in the team because she most likely believe he had the ability to do it and that she could be able to handle him, but she realized none of these things were true so she let him go.

[@paigehc6659]

@@angelinajackson7684 letting your emotions get the better of you is a sissy move. Sorry that you don't like "mean" words, but its pretty true. Either way, she should NOT have let him on the team because she KNEW she didn't have the qualifications to care for a special needs child, again, that is a RED FLAG. Even then, do you really think a kid with Down Syndrome is gonna be able to handle cheerleading?

[@waveafterwave0723]

He was removed because he could not do his steps and keep up. Having Down syndrome should not be an automatic qualifier for everything. You want to treat people with equality, stop making them “special.”

[@triple8280]

This is like walking during a marathon and getting mad when you get a low placement.

[@Mt-un6wy]

Everyone can't just do everything.

[@connortavern2588]

Preach brother, preach

[@janisanders5629]

Mt exactly

[@whyyousmilingwhenyournexth4047]

So that means dont try ?

[@analisapena3086]

Like how I can’t do sports.

[@CalebWolf]

WHYYOUMILING...No that means try something else. Cheer leading wasn't exactly for him, though that doesn't stop him from signing up for dance classes.

[@wr8436]

If he can't do the cheers then he shouldn't be on the team. That goes for anyone...straight, gay, special ed or not.

[@analisapena3086]

Green, blue, alien, stupid anything!!!!!

[@leoa19]

Fact

[@angelinajackson7684]

karina dominic no one said he wasn’t getting treated equally, he couldn’t keep up with the others and was taken off the team. Why should they keep him there if he wasn’t going to perform

[@kaybee2798]

Salad Sister exactly but he was put on the team. Which was a foolish mistake.

[@savannahcanfield7134]

AGREEEEEE

[@oworosie931]

Shouldn’t have let him on the team in the first place if she was just going to take it away.

[@raavhollywood]

Yes, but the rule should be that they have to learn the dance. You can tell he did not know the moves

[@Ainator_]

yeah

[@liloveable]

You can also see he doesn't have the uniform so they probably didn't teach it to him so he's trying his best to mimic it

[@raavhollywood]

@@liloveable Sure, But no matter what the person's situation is the rule should be they have to know the dance or they cannot make the team.

[@haannguyen4402]

@@liloveablehe’s just happy to be included

[@haannguyen4402]

He was simply trying to mimic them

[@koningklootzak7788]

He was removed because he can't synchronize his movement with others. No discrimination.

[@RandomCrap-lu8or]

Okay. .....and?

[@koningklootzak7788]

@@RandomCrap-lu8or no and

[@kerronedwards4677]

I'm not saying that he should give up cheerleading I'm just saying that he should go dancing instead 🤔

[@ponyboycurtislit7037]

*cheerleading

[@sem9165]

he’s 5 beats behind

[@mewstix]

Semira oh come on! Hes doing his best!

[@minervuh]

Kerron Edwards what difference does it make

[@teahotline9506]

Your straight up rude

[@Sokman00]

The coach was doing his job. The kid likes dancing so he should be doing that rather than cheerleading

[@clea8383]

Cheerleading is a form of dancing....

[@TweenTime101]

CleaXox nah

[@jewatokes5211]

@@clea8383 not at all. cheerleading is a form of gymnastics

[@clea8383]

@Trolling Cow choreography is used in cheerleading and dance so

[@connortavern2588]

@@clea8383 but it also has aspects of gymnastics as well.

[@kaseycentanni753]

this is what is wrong with this generation, everyone feels entitled to do whatever they want how they want when they want. you do need qualifications to work with children with specific needs. that’s it. what’s wrong with that ? nothing. i don’t see the problem here

[@miniena7774]

Don’t burden this one instance on an entire generation you thickheaded woman.

[@toenailclippings]

@EITERNITTY SHULER she didn't have the qualifications imagine you have to choreograph and help the rest of the team while trying to help someone with special needs, in the end the only person getting the most attention is the one with special needs

[@overplayed3553]

Kasey Centanni I don’t either, commented the same thing

[@jesseevans8345]

EITERNITTY SHULER idc what you say he needs a aid he’s clapping and walking in circles

[@jesseevans8345]

EITERNITTY SHULER and I’ve seen you on 10 comment threads arguing and not winning any time..... do something better with your time smh

[@sowsow6677]

Bruh he looks like he doesn't even remember half the moves he is supposed to do, I guess that's the reason they took him out.

[@PaulPavloPablo]

Honestly, if a normal person that isn't special needs performed at the same level as him, they would have been kicked out a long time ago. He got favorable treatment just because he's special needs.

[@exjester6574]

Stopy lying about it , the coach didnt remove him for his image , they removed him because he cant catch up.

[@platanito4494]

It’s facts he can’t do it No need to sugar coat it

[@analisapena3086]

I have a meme for this. Nah people will get offended.

[@andrazban9201]

Hey dude your name Is wrong it should be mr dox ftb

[@sem9165]

he’s not even cheering. he’s just waddling around waving his arms

[@sar33na_22]

Right? Nothing against special needs children, but honestly if you know someone is qualified, then their not qualified.

[@T_Grimes]

@@sem9165 XD

[@anonymousbap3406]

The performance is Terrible ... The male biracial & openly gay took me out 💀

[@cryptogf]

AHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[@DraperStan23]

Let’s not act like performance wasn’t the problem here.

[@kaosaeteurn6664]

Made the squad because the school didn't want to face a lawsuit, got kicked off the squad because the student actually sucked, and evidently got put back on the squad because again, the school didn't want to face a lawsuit. Short story long, even kids needs to hear the truth no matter how harsh or f'd up it maybe!

[@frankbattle1692]

I could see if she said “I don’t like special kids or I hate his body” or just something disrespectful but she gave a legitimate answer

[@meyey1033]

Ye

[@GoldenOne131]

Shut up simp

[@ericrodrigues3749]

He was doing terrible ! Just because he was disabled , biracial and gay doesn't mean that he should be given an advantage over other , more qualified kids . Just saying

[@shyanmarie4405]

What qualified kids? Most of his team is fat!

[@ericrodrigues3749]

@@shyanmarie4405 but they could still dance . he was just waaaay off

[@rubydawn9680]

Shyan Marie to be able to keep up with the group

[@FranFranGames]

@@shyanmarie4405 at least they know what they're doing and aren't behind on everything and look completely lost

[@ramsleychism2318]

U right Preach brother

[@mikeyd946]

That’s sad but you know cheerleading is an intense sport. The coaches should have not let him on in the first place. Cheerleading is not for everyone. It’s a touchy situation. There’s all star programs that have special needs teams maybe they can look for gyms in the area that accommodate that.

[@danaemendoza7460]

Mikey D no no and no. i do cheerleading. it’s tough for anyone who does it but it’s not impossible. if he wants to be in a cheerleading team and works for it like any individual trying to reach for their dreams he can do it as well.

[@jokearoundjake2817]

cheerleading is not a sport. Sorry to break it to you.

[@mikeyd946]

Joke Around Jake And you’re the expert how??? Go troll something else loser

[@girlyrockstar22]

@@jokearoundjake2817 than why it's it on ESPN you dumbass.

[@tony16991]

@@danaemendoza7460 Dude's down syndromed.

[@irene324]

It’s not a big deal. Just cause he’s special don’t mean he can do what he wants. He prob only made it on the team in the first place because of his disabilities

[@LaSoldier505]

I'm not trying to discriminate anyone with disabilities but I'm tired of people believing that just because they have a disability means they can get and do whatever they want.

[@sensarmy]

No one says or thinks that

[@youdreamproductions]

Honestly I feel like the uncle did too much. Being special needs doesn’t give you a pass. Plus the coach was really professional with saying she doesn’t have the experience with special needs kids! I really feel bad she mislead him, but I understand

[@bluetwinkiesaregood]

I agree with you, but the coach should of been more tactful with her words, and told his family why he was being removed instead of ghosting him. I get it. he’s disabled, but she’s seems quite brash about the “image” standards, and impudent about the situation. And, if she wasn’t trained nor prepared to handle Glenn’s special needs then she should of not let him on the team in the first place. Common sense. I think she did it because she was afraid she’d get backlash if she didn’t let him on the team. Her mistake.

[@GoldenOne131]

You're disgusting

[@brennathecatlover4360]

@@bluetwinkiesaregood I mean it’s not her fault u can’t say no to disabled people without getting dragged now

[@bluetwinkiesaregood]

@@brennathecatlover4360 you’re right

[@brennathecatlover4360]

@@bluetwinkiesaregood with what? Sorry I have the memory of a goldfish 😂

[@bax2603]

he jus not keeping up , has nothing to do with anything else😂

[@ant.jones22]

ong😂‼️

[@Bumbumbr-zu5gc]

Right, he’s a little slow with it

[@matheoperez5067]

@@Bumbumbr-zu5gc OH NAHHH😭😭😭😭

[@thejohnson2013]

He really wasn’t keeping up with the other cheerleaders, and disabled or not that should be the standards we hold sports players up to.

[@thecrap17yearsago35]

for a normal squad yes but for school squad this doesn't work

[@rachaeleigh]

This is what happens when you give kids medals and awards for participation

[@DC_Morningstar]

Tbh This is just dumb news, the coach said that they were not ready or certified to coach an athlete with special needs. How hard can it be to understand? Teaching someone with special needs requires time, patience, dedication, and love. The coach has no time for it unfortunately

[@ave6389]

I think that was a fair response, what do you want her to say?

[@cupcakequeen0617]

I can understand why he was removed. He was unable to do the cheers or dance moves. He cannot keep up with the other girls. Truth hurts but oh well.

[@NightRose7w7]

I agree that he couldn’t do the dances correctly but if he was actually good at it why would it be a problem if he was male?

[@kmmk5022]

@@NightRose7w7yeah he would need years worth of intense training to be able to keep up with them

[@BoundyMan]

I have Asperger’s Syndrome, but I don’t feel sorry for him. I am sorry that he has the condition, but it doesn’t take a smart person to see he doesn’t fit in. When I was in school there were things I wanted to do but didn’t because I knew I wouldn’t fit in, even though my mom would say don’t limit yourself. But I knew better.

[@einmalig7770]

He looks like some random kid that just walked up to the cheerleaders to make fun of them by dancing

[@Dr.Meola1980]

I find it very suspicious. This precious child with down syndrome. Just happens to want to be a cheerleader and is openly gay. Exactly like his uncle that is his caregiver😢

[@circesoul2218]

Yeah what's really going on in that family.

[@docsalas1203]

Lol dude, he can’t cheer. It has nothing to do with him being gay 😂 the boy just can’t cheer

[@timhiltz6323]

His uncle is a Fabulous person also😂

[@cheesemccheesy3850]

I am autistic and I’m sick of how We’re being treated

[@cheesemccheesy3850]

Lar Star123 yeah and that is bad

[@cheesemccheesy3850]

Lar Star123 I am autistic and though i am not really into sports i just felt kinda bad for the guy

[@cheesemccheesy3850]

Lar Star123 i know

[@nateowen1064]

All I wanna say is that they don’t really care about us

[@mikoduterte6702]

That guy was literally just pitied on for his disability. Wdym?

[@brealajabarber3809]

The team didn’t even look that good

[@jadalovecarti]

FR THO 😭

[@gamingmoments3953]

Agreed

[@TookMyDior]

he didn’t ether lol

[@jmfia2391]

A WHOLE MESS😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@KatOutside]

He is bringing the whole cheering down

[@rmk6444]

I don’t think his gender, sexuality, or ethnicity was the issue.. kind of a reach

[@oftin_wong]

It looks to me like he really can't dance in synch and rather is just queueing off the other dancers It's distracting

[@slimpretty4life]

A real coach would have enough common sense to have him come in a certain parts only. Even a little solo at the end. She simply doesn't know how to coach the rest of them aren't in sync either. Wtf is there excuse?

[@oftin_wong]

@@slimpretty4life ha ha ..I like it

[@lslover5143]

He simply sucks. Thats it. Nothing to do with who he is as a person. He's struggling to do basic cheers and that is destroying the standards of the team.

[@Dc-kk9bd]

He obviously cant do the extremely simple steps. He doesnt deserve to be on the team

[@kristenmorrison4744]

I think it’s sweet the coach tried to let him be on the team to give him a chance. But I do agree with the coach, you need people who can perform and do well with performances, at least she was honest, she made a mistake letting him on the team. This is no ones fault, the boy shouldn’t been let on the team in the first place.

[@TranswealthyTrillionaire]

It's high school, who cares if a kid isn't the best at cheerleading? At that age all that matters is that they have fun

[@kmmk5022]

@@TranswealthyTrillionairethough he could use a few years of intense training

[@zrg4881]

I don’t support the LGBTQ community but this is messed up to kick a boy with Down syndrome of a team just because of his condition

[@greenlemonboy9762]

Zorg FN indont think it was because of his condition, I thonks that his condition just affected his ability to cheer. If any of the other girls on the team matched his performance, then they would be kicked of too. I think he should pick something where he matches, or almost matches the skill level of the people he is playing with, instead of using his condition has an excuse to get into eveything

[@androoh7461]

Can I ask why don’t u support the lgbt community?

[@yeah3919]

I agree with the couch, It was obvious he couldn’t keep up. Cheer Squads need to be sharp

[@livhowe8090]

I don’t think he meant the imagine of him probably the image he portraits by that I mean how he dances, just because you have special needs doesn’t mean you get what you want.

[@kaceyharris4111]

He tried his best. I applaud him for his effort

[@Dc-kk9bd]

You're assuming that. With parents that complain because he didn't make the team he will never try his best, ever. He will always expect things to be handed to him.

[@jonvillanueva1000]

I mean that’s nice but he can’t follow instructions

[@chubby_blobfish]

She doesn't have the qualifications to help with special needs kids, he is unable to learn the routine, they want to appear like their cheer team knows what they're doing. I can't blame the coach, and offering him a manager position was so sweet of her, it's tons of fun to do.

[@haannguyen4402]

He shoulda accepted the manager position

[@auglybluething1995]

0:52 Tf the women literally just said biracial to make the list sound longer but I’m an attack helicopter who am I to judge

[@youngfinance6319]

Let's not get mad. The coach said he can't teach people with special needs. Atleast he was honest

[@blueknight07]

Why did they invite the boy on in the first place?

[@brandonizaguirre2963]

​@@blueknight07 Because the snowflakes didn't want to offend anyone

[@rockybtiles477]

For what I saw in the video I don't think he's good enough to be there.

[@NAVIAHHHH]

I have a friend who is blind. She is the sweetest person and most positive human being you could ever meet. She is on the cheer squad and everyone loves her. However, I do understand that the coach didn’t have any experience. When she said didn’t fit the school image though .-. Kinda worded it badly

[@TookMyDior]

True

[@Era-ey4de]

Naw it’s cause your school cheer Squad is *BUILDED* different and will literally let anyone in cause they feel bad makes me embarrassed of my school did something like that cause they would just mess up and make the school look bad and make the other schools look better

[@TookMyDior]

@@Era-ey4de what

[@Era-ey4de]

@@TookMyDior I didn’t feel like adding punctuation and capitalizing

[@fireflydog9999]

@@Era-ey4de I have a friend who can’t hear she plays volleyball and she is in musical Theater

[@PokemonLord666]

This breaks my heart

[@Nuggeinsky4321]

I mean if he doesn’t fit then criteria for members then what’s wrong

[@amnsiav]

I’m actually siding with the coach

[@T_Grimes]

Same

[@dancoulson6579]

I'm sorry. But from the footage shown here, he's clearly not suitable for the task. He's completely out of sync with the rest of the cheerleaders, which ruins the illusion. If any of the other cheerleaders performed in a similar manner, there would be no question that they'd be removed from the team.

[@instruella]

I understand where the coach is coming from to a extent because she doesn’t have the qualifications or the experience, but, girl, you knew this when he tried out, or you know you won’t be able to keep him on the team, why would you give him the heart break? :(

[@turtlebowlyt6271]

I think she may have just wanted to give him a chance or maybe she thought she could teach him at first, but then later down the road she realized she couldn’t do it.

[@Scrumdillyyumyummypurrpurrr]

maybe his parents forced him on to the team

[@Dc-kk9bd]

Everyone deserves a chance. Not giving him a chance is illegal. Cutting him because he can't do it is the right thing to do. She said she couldn't teach him to be nice. Maybe he was just lazy, maybe noone can teach him. Either way. No one deserves to be on the team if they can't do it

[@bluubandette8871]

I appreciate that the coach gave the uncle their explaination

[@zoeweir9468]

This isn’t fair! Just because he has a disability doesn’t mean that he should be entitled into getting into a team. So many people work their buts off for tryouts & still don’t get in, he shouldn’t be accepted just because of his needs.

[@sophiebyers5496]

This is why I’m sometimes jealous of mentally disabled people. Heck, I have Autism and ADHD myself.

[@Youtubing5999]

We had to do the same when I worked at the YMCA. Our manager had the training/expertise to take care of special needs children, but we didn’t. She was also a manager so she couldn’t help during the entire shift with just one specific child. The breaking point was when he climbed a cabinet about 6-8 feet in the air. We couldn’t reach him and eventually one of our male colleagues was able to catch him. It was very scary. Our manager had to tell the child’s mom that we weren’t equipped with the resources to take care of him. I personally felt like a failure but it was what was best for him. He needed someone to watch him 1 on 1 not be in a group of children where our attention can be diverted easily. Maybe he can join a recreational league of some sort? I wish him the best! He looks like he loves cheering 😊

[@tannerhudspeth8637]

If was the coach I would have never let him on the team in the first place

[@ninvin21]

Should have never been on the team he clearly can't do it.

[@macsleaze8183]

Unfortunately he does not belong on the team as a cheerleader.

[@foxmcfog7809]

@@shyanmarie4405 But she can move instead of shaking. It's not even because he's fat

[@shyanmarie4405]

@@foxmcfog7809 She can't move, obviously she doesn't if she's 300 pounds. She struggled. And she looked pathetic.

[@doggomakemealive6749]

@@shyanmarie4405 atleast she can dance even tho she is struggling the kid just stand there and shake

[@brooke5202]

@@shyanmarie4405 Yes but she can actually dance

[@ProdByDrestar]

I think she did the right thing, if she doesn't know how to care for someone with special needs it was probably the smartest decision to let him go. Imagine him getting hurt bc she didn't know what to do for him just bc she didn't want to hurt his feelings and tell him he cant join.

[@mistid1485]

And instead she ended up hurting him more by outright rejecting him and basically telling him it's because of his disability.

[@ProdByDrestar]

@@mistid1485 exactly

[@DarkDragon-jo4ke]

Look we can’t always give everyone what they want.that how life work

[@kaylieguzman6234]

That’s really rude teacher should get fired 🔥

[@sem9165]

Kaylie Guzman for cutting someone that sucks? she’s being a good coach

[@AlexanderLopez-jn1kk]

I agree wit the coach he should definitely be removed 100% and he should have not returned to the cheerleading group he really doesn’t fit the image

[@MacyNickleby-zy6kh]

This is not the comment section they were hoping for 💀💀💀

[@lingling2823]

The only thing the coach did wrong was letting him on the team in the first place. I don’t want to be rude but she only gave him false hope by saying he passed. Sexuality, race, and gender had nothing to do with this decision. He just lacked the skills required to be a cheerleader. I don’t mean to be rude, sorry if I offended anyone.

[@sailorsister211]

For me the only thing she did wrong, she not being honest right away. Is one thing for her to let him on the team, maybe she thought she could handle it, but when she realized she couldn't handle it. She should have sat down with his parents right away and explain the situation, maybe they could have work something out for him. Her just kicking him out of the team and not saying anything at all just hope they would forget about it, is just as bad as not letting him tryout bc he has special needs.

[@avalasialove]

No, you’re right. If we’re talking equal rights, the rules of the tryouts (assuming there were any) should’ve applied to this kid. If he couldn’t pass the tryout, he shouldn’t have been let on just like any other kid.

[@Kuraii]

We’ve been warned of becoming a hypersensitive society for years, it’s finally here...

[@whyyousmilingwhenyournexth4047]

Ever since trump got elected no one is sensitive at all trump made fun of handicap so everyone starts too

[@ChrisKoraltan]

If you took him off the team then why did you have him on the team to begin with?

[@tariqbonapest8526]

if i was one of those girls who worked hard to learn the dances, cheers, and stay in sync, i wouldnt want him to dance with me unless he could keep up. special needs or not, it iust looks ridiculous and you shouldnt have to yield for one person against a whole team

[@laurenanderson7330]

Then you’d be a selfish individual

[@theheroidk2504]

@@laurenanderson7330 synchronization is selfish now?

[@laurenanderson7330]

@@theheroidk2504 maybe you have reading problems

[@肖博航]

I am so going to hell for laughing

[@theonelonelymoon7977]

No

[@analisapena3086]

See ya there!!

[@pokemonassociate2238]

Well, just because you have a disability doesn’t mean you can do anything! it’s the reality.

[@Sidonia1]

I have a nontypical boy who simply cannot make any sport wich involve a ball , because of his sensorial sensitivity ( hipo and hypersensibility). So, i would never force any coach to take him in those kind of sports. It is called common sense.

[@kimberleyhunter6815]

All of this could have been avoided. He could have been told that he didn’t match the team’s aesthetic when he tried out. She didn’t have to tell him to wait for a package that was never going to show up.

[@mstr293]

That's one way of bringing somebody down.

[@xdangerdude5424]

Imaging on a football team and u see a boy cheering for u

[@seanmoses5225]

Xdanger dude Ikr. Knowing he’s on my team, we could have used him as a distraction for the opposing team.

[@analisapena3086]

Freddy Krueger In that case keep him!!!

[@CalebWolf]

I utterly have no words, lol! *Keep him as a distraction.*

[@Romanchan-dg8nm]

Would be cute

[@mateo_ferranco]

@@seanmoses5225 lmao

[@theilladvisedminor4915]

I don’t see what ‘gay biracial male’ has to do with his poor choreography and synchronization

[@kingjoe1047]

exactly

[@Commenter839]

Especially considering there's a very black girl standing right next to him who can do it all properly lol. Him being a minority doesn't give him a pass.

[@kingjoe1047]

@@Commenter839 its almost like you went into my mind and commented what i was thinking

[@kingjoe1047]

@@Commenter839 and i think i see either a mixed (black and white) or lightskin black or hispanic girl in the back just a theory tho based on hair type and skintone

[@heavyandre9521]

0:58 When your mom about to whoop you then your Grandmother Steps in: Reminder: I'm not making fun of him

[@ItsDuckToYou]

Why would they let him in if they know they would do this

[@Doctor_27]

I stand behind the coach decision. She clearly stated she doesn’t have the experience to manage a special needs student and I respect that

[@nataleedenlinger635]

Put him back on the team or god help that school

[@FighttRing]

He is on the team u idiot they said it at the end of the video

[@clarktaylor8729]

Lack of skill ?