2026 XULA Cheer Recruitment Clinic Schedule

THE GOLD STANDARD

Saturday, October 10, 2026
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Xavier University of Louisiana

Gold-colored text indicates parent/family sessions.
Black-colored text indicates athlete-specific sessions.

8:00 AM – 8:30 AM | Registration & Meet and Greet

Convocation Center

Participants and families will check in, receive clinic materials, meet members of the XULA Cheer program, and prepare for the day. Athletes will also confirm stunt positions and evaluation groups during registration.

8:30 AM – 8:50 AM | Welcome to The Gold Standard

Athletes & Parents

The XULA Cheer coaching staff will officially welcome participants and families, introduce the program, review the day’s schedule, and share what coaches will be looking for throughout the recruitment experience.

8:50 AM – 9:20 AM | Dynamic Warm-Up

Athletes

Participants will complete a structured dynamic warm-up designed to prepare them for tumbling, stunting, jumps, and performance evaluations.

8:50 AM – 9:35 AM | Parent Session: Admissions, Financial Aid & Scholarships

Parents

Parents will meet with university representatives to learn more about the Xavier application process, financial aid, scholarships, admissions timelines, and important next steps for prospective students.

9:20 AM – 9:50 AM | Standing Tumbling Evaluation

Athletes

Athletes will demonstrate standing tumbling skills and overall tumbling potential. Coaches will emphasize safety and encourage athletes to perform only skills they are confident executing on the clinic surface.

9:55 AM – 10:25 AM | Running Tumbling Evaluation

Athletes

Participants will demonstrate running tumbling skills and combinations appropriate to their current ability level. Coaches will evaluate technique, consistency, potential, and readiness for collegiate cheer.

10:30 AM – 11:00 AM | Jumps, Motion Technique & Performance Evaluation

Athletes

Athletes will be evaluated on jump technique, motions, sharpness, body control, performance quality, coachability, and ability to quickly learn XULA Cheer material.

11:00 AM – 11:45 AM | Campus Experience & Tour

Athletes & Parents

Participants and families will experience Xavier University of Louisiana through a guided campus tour highlighting academic spaces, student life, athletics, and the traditions that shape the XULA student experience.

11:45 AM – 12:45 PM | Lunch & Meet XULA Cheer

Athletes

Athletes will enjoy lunch while connecting with current members of XULA Cheer and learning more about academics, practices, travel, team culture, expectations, and life as a Xavier student-athlete.

11:45 AM – 12:45 PM | Parent Session: Supporting a XULA Student-Athlete

Parents

Parents will learn more about the expectations of collegiate athletics and how families can support students through the transition to college. Topics may include academics, time management, wellness, financial planning, team commitments, and available university resources.

12:45 PM – 1:15 PM | What It Means to Be a XULA Student-Athlete

Athletes & Parents

Coaches, athletes, and university representatives will discuss the standards and expectations associated with representing Xavier University of Louisiana, including academics, leadership, service, accountability, and athletic excellence.

1:15 PM – 1:35 PM | Individual Warm-Up & Stunt Group Placement

Athletes

Athletes will prepare for afternoon stunting evaluations and be assigned to groups based on position, experience, skill level, and coaching evaluation.

1:35 PM – 2:15 PM | Stunting Evaluation I: Fundamentals & Collegiate Skills

Athletes

Athletes will demonstrate fundamental and intermediate collegiate stunting skills. Coaches will evaluate technique, body control, communication, adaptability, safety, and overall stunt potential.

2:20 PM – 3:00 PM | Stunting Evaluation II: Twisting Skills

Athletes

Participants will work through appropriate twisting entries, transitions, and dismounts based on skill level. Emphasis will be placed on safe technique, progression, execution, and coachability.

3:05 PM – 3:45 PM | Stunting Evaluation III: Inversions & Advanced Skills

Athletes

Athletes who are prepared will demonstrate inversion progressions and advanced collegiate stunting skills. All evaluations will prioritize safety and appropriate skill progression.

3:45 PM – 4:10 PM | Final Performance & Recruitment Evaluation

Athletes

Participants will complete a final evaluation incorporating material learned throughout the clinic. Coaches will assess overall performance, skill execution, athletic potential, attitude, adaptability, and fit within the XULA Cheer program.

4:10 PM – 4:30 PM | The Gold Standard: Closing Session

Athletes & Parents

The coaching staff will close the clinic by reviewing the recruitment process, expectations for future prospects, upcoming opportunities, and next steps for remaining connected with XULA Cheer.

4:30 PM – 7:00 PM | Individual Recruitment Meetings & Scholarship Conversations

Selected Prospects

Selected high school juniors, seniors, and college transfer prospects may be invited to meet individually with the coaching staff for personalized feedback and recruitment conversations.

Top-performing eligible prospects may be extended XULA Cheer scholarship offers during the clinic.

Participants not meeting individually with coaches will receive information regarding follow-up communication and future recruitment opportunities.

2026 XULA Cheer Annual Recruitment Clinic

The Gold Standard