Thomas Brandell: An Inside Look at High-End College Cheerleading
Thanks to Thomas Brandell we get a look at what things are like in the top ranks of college cheerleading. Thomas is in his second year as part of the elite team of high-energy, acrobatic athletes at Michigan State University. Thomas reports that there are 40 people in the total cheerleading crew, 20 men and 20 women. The cheerleaders appear at essentially all home athletic events with an interesting per-person point ranking determining who gets the high end events like football bowl games and March Madness basketball. The point ranking considers GPA, athletic skill and experience. Thomas was also selected as one of 12 to represent MSU at the National Cheerleading competition held at Disney World last December.
Thomas said he spends “about 15 hours” per week in training and other group preparation. Game appearances and travel time are in addition to this. A recent Big Ten decision to cut expenses results that regular-season visiting basketball teams no longer have cheerleading support. But with MSU highly ranked (# 6) in the current NCAA men’s basketball season, Thomas is certain to travel the country in March to wherever the bracket sends him. With the proud support of his parents Richard, Margo and sister Ellen, Thomas is a Junior studying Mechanical Engineering and thoroughly enjoys his life at Michigan State University. Thomas is a grandson of Dick and Mary Ellen Sweeney Brandell and great-grandson of Joseph Sweeney.
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