How did I get in contact with competitive cheerleading?

During my bachelor degree in International Marketing, a fellow student asked me to come by and check out the local cheerleading team. I had absolutely no clue about the sport but open-minded to give it a try. Long story short, loved the athleticsm, loved the craziness of human pyramids and baskets & especially got impressed and “addicted” by “throwing people in the air” aka partner stunting.

Why Competitve Cheerleading?

As a kid, I played many sports including track and field, tennis, BMX, breakdancing and soccer. After experiencing some minor injuries in soccer, I began working out in the gym. Having been deeply involved in weightlifting for many years, I sought another activity to engage both my physical and mental faculties. I am drawn to physical and mental challenges, and cheerleading appeared to be the ideal fit for me. I was searching for a large competitive coed team and discovered it at CLL Rangers. Everything began to unfold from there. 

From a hobby to a full-time job

2-3 years later, after competing in multiple championships with the team and partner stunt division, as well as being a member of the German national cheerleading team, my colleague Jurij and I created and founded our own company called ICheer. We merged our ideas, offering specific cheer coachings, creating an online store for cheerleaders, and expanding the Summer Stuntfest even further. Even more began to unfold from there!