Louisville Cheer

Founded in 1939, Louisville Cheer has a proud tradition of supporting Cardinal Athletics. This iconic program is recognized nationally and internationally as the gold standard. To be a Louisville cheerleader is to reach the top of the sport.

Large Coed Cheer Team

Louisville Large Coed has been a competitive squad for over 35 years and has a proud tradition of talent and success. The team has won 18 National Cheerleading Association Championships (1985, '86, '89, '92, '94, '96, '98, '99, '03, '04, '05, '06, '07, '08, '09, ’11, ’16, ‘18). The team exemplifies the standard to which all Large Coed Squads aspire. The coach, James Speed, has led the team since 1990.

All Girl Cheer Team

In 1998, we had an abundance of cheer talent. Assistant Coed Coach, Misty Hodges saw an opportunity and founded the All Girl Cheer team. Since its inception, the All Girl team has won 20 National Cheer Association championships - 1998, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022 and 2024. (No 2020 season due to COVID-19)  That is 20 of the last 25 titles and ten titles in a row since 2014. This team has a legacy of excellence. The All Girl Team sets the standard of skill, precision and integrity and is a national role model. The team continues to be under the guidance of Misty Hodges.

Small Coed Cheer Team

The Small Coed Cheer team was created in 2004 due to the consistent level of coed cheer talent. Since its inception, the Small Coed team has won 12 National Cheer Association championships -2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2021 and 2022. (No 2020 season due to COVID-19.) This team has an established legacy of excellence and sets the bench mark for others to follow. Misty Hodges has been the coach since its inception.