Congratulations to the 2025-26 KU Cheerleading Squad
5/9/2025 4:00:00 PM | Spirit Squad
LAWRENCE, Kan. – Head coach Drake Stafford along with Spirit Squad Director Kaitlin Shulman and assistant coach Trent Pentecost are excited to announce the new KU Cheerleading team for the 2025-26 season.
The coaching staff, along with other industry professionals and alumni guided candidates through a three-day tryout where athletes showcased gameday, tumbling, and stunting skills. The skill level, character, and pride for the university was outstanding, making this tryout highly competitive.
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The following candidates were selected by a panel of judges made up of alumni and athletic staff. The team consists of co-ed and all girl stunt groups and continues the over 150-year tradition of cheerleading here at the University of Kansas.
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The coaching staff, along with other industry professionals and alumni guided candidates through a three-day tryout where athletes showcased gameday, tumbling, and stunting skills. The skill level, character, and pride for the university was outstanding, making this tryout highly competitive.
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The following candidates were selected by a panel of judges made up of alumni and athletic staff. The team consists of co-ed and all girl stunt groups and continues the over 150-year tradition of cheerleading here at the University of Kansas.
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