The NYU Competitive Cheer team is highly committed team focusing national cheerleading competitions (through the NCA governing body). We foster a family-first environment, open communication style, and individualized coaching feedback. No matter your cheerleading background, we want your time as an NYU Cheerleader to add to your overall NYU experience!
Here's an example of various athletes in our program
- Worlds/All-Star cheerleading athletes who only do competition part of NYU Cheer
- Gymnast who are tumblers on our Violets National Team
- Members who attend open practices to train for competitive cheerleading, some of who moved to Violets National Team
- Spirited students that want to do community events
Tryout Information
All full-time students at New York University have the opportunity to try out. Graduate students may try out.
The team also performs and supports designated varsity and competitive club programs and events.
CONSTITUTION: Competitive Cheer
CLUB TYPE: Tier 2 - Competitive
CLUB DUES & PARTICIPANT EXPENSES: High
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Yes
SEASON: Fall, Winter & Spring (September - May)
SKILL LEVEL: Tryouts held
PRACTICE TIMES:
Mondays - 6:00pm-10:00pm; Fridays - 7:00pm-9:00pm; Saturdays - 12:00pm-3:00pm
PRACTICE LOCATION: Palladium Athletic Facility
ANNUAL COMPETITIONS: 1-2 (Competitive)
LEADERSHIP:
President - Cristina Kim
Treasurer - Sanjana Thayi
Other Officers:
Vice President - Caitlynn Yeaple
COACHES:
Head Coach - Autumn Kovach
Assistant Coach - Tatiana Melani
Volunteer Assistant Coach - Darrian Collins
Volunteer Assistant Coach - Stacy Lopez
Volunteer Assistant Coach - Darrian Collins
NATIONAL GOVERNING BODY: National Cheerleaders Association
TEAM SOCIAL MEDIA:
Instagram:
@nyucheer
Twitter:
@nyucheer
Facebook:
NYUCheerleading
YouTube:
NYU_Cheer
PAST ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
2009 NCA DIII College Championship - 10th Place
2022 NCA DIII Collegiate Nationals - 9th Place
2023 NCA DIII Collegiate Nationals - 2nd Place
BEFORE JOINING:
*This club requires mandatory baseline concussion testing prior to participating*
**This club requires approval from the Head Coach for participation**
