Cheer
Texas Tech Cheer represents the university at Red Raider athletic events, national competitions and appearances throughout the Texas Tech and Lubbock communities. Cheer team members combine high-level collegiate cheerleading with the responsibility of serving as ambassadors for Texas Tech.
About Texas Tech Cheer
Texas Tech Cheer is part of the university's Spirit Program and supports Red Raider athletics while representing Texas Tech through competition, campus activities and community appearances.
Cheer team members are selected for their athletic ability, skills, work ethic and ability to represent the university. Members balance academics with practices, strength and conditioning, athletic events, competition preparation, travel and public appearances.
Cheer Teams
Texas Tech's Cheer program includes multiple team configurations that allow student-athletes to represent the university through game-day cheerleading and collegiate competition.
CoEd Cheer
Texas Tech CoEd Cheer combines stunting, tumbling, pyramids, baskets and traditional collegiate cheerleading skills. Team members support Red Raider athletics and represent Texas Tech in national competition.
All-Girl & Small CoEd Cheer
Texas Tech's All-Girl and Small CoEd program provides additional opportunities for highly skilled collegiate cheerleaders to represent the university. Members participate in athletic events, Spirit Program activities and competition based on team assignments.
Team composition and competitive divisions may change from year to year based on program needs and competition requirements.
Game Day & Appearances
Cheer team members are an important part of the Red Raider game-day experience. Members support Texas Tech athletic teams, engage fans and help create the atmosphere associated with Texas Tech athletics.
Responsibilities may include:
- Texas Tech football games
- Men's and women's basketball games
- Volleyball and other selected athletic events
- Pep rallies and university celebrations
- Campus and community appearances
- Alumni and special events
Cheer members also participate in approved Spirit Program appearances throughout the year as academic, athletic and training schedules allow.
Competition
National competition is an important part of Texas Tech Cheer. Team members train throughout the year to represent the university at the collegiate level.
Competition preparation includes advanced stunting, tumbling, pyramids, baskets, performance skills, strength and conditioning and development of competition routines. Competitive team assignments are determined by the coaching staff based on program needs and competition requirements.
Texas Tech Cheer has earned national recognition through its competitive program while continuing to prioritize its responsibilities to Red Raider athletics and the university.
Program Commitment
Texas Tech Cheer requires a significant commitment throughout the academic year and summer. Members are expected to maintain high standards academically and athletically while fulfilling their responsibilities to the Spirit Program.
Team responsibilities may include:
- Regular practices and training
- Strength and conditioning
- Texas Tech athletic events
- National competition preparation
- University and community appearances
- Spirit Program meetings and activities
- Summer practices and training
- Travel associated with athletic events and competition
Academic responsibilities remain a priority, and members are expected to manage their schedules so they can meet both university and program expectations.
Program Benefits
Texas Tech Cheer members receive program benefits and support associated with representing the university as members of the Spirit Program.
- Leadership scholarship opportunities
- Coverage for out-of-state tuition
- Meal plan
- Travel expenses
- Uniforms and accessories
- Academic tutoring
- Strength and conditioning program
- Athletic trainer and team doctor
- National competition opportunities
- Discounted personal care services, including tanning, waxing, eyelash extensions, hair appointments and nail appointments
Support from community partners helps provide additional opportunities and resources for Texas Tech Spirit Program members.
Join Texas Tech Cheer
Texas Tech Cheer selects new members through an annual tryout process. Prospective members should review eligibility requirements, prepare the required skills and submit all materials by the deadlines established for the selection cycle.
2027-28 Cheer Tryouts
- January 2027: Tryout application becomes available.
- April 20, 2027, at 5 p.m. Central: Application and qualifying skills video deadline.
- By April 30, 2027: Invitations to the in-person tryout are scheduled to be sent.
- May 14-16, 2027: In-person semifinal and final tryouts are scheduled for invited candidates.
The live selection process is closed to the public.
General Requirements
Prospective team members should be prepared to:
- Complete the required Spirit Program application and candidate information.
- Review and agree to program expectations and policies.
- Be accepted to Texas Tech for the 2027-28 academic year if entering as a first-year or transfer student.
- Maintain a cumulative and current GPA of at least 2.0.
- Maintain current health insurance.
- Submit the required qualifying skills video as a YouTube link.
- Pay the $45 tryout application fee.
Current undergraduate students must meet the required enrollment standard of at least 12 credit hours, while graduate students must meet the applicable nine-hour enrollment requirement.
Complete tryout information and current forms are maintained on the consolidated Spirit Program Join page.
Cheer Clinics
Texas Tech Cheer offers clinics and training opportunities for prospective collegiate cheerleaders. Clinics provide an opportunity to work with Texas Tech coaches and team members, develop collegiate skills and learn more about the expectations of the program.
College Prep Clinics
College prep clinics are designed for prospective collegiate cheerleaders who want experience with the skills and training environment used by Texas Tech Cheer. Clinic offerings and eligibility may vary by session.
Junior Spirit Clinics
Junior Spirit clinics provide younger participants with an opportunity to learn cheer skills and experience Texas Tech spirit alongside members of the program.
Clinic dates, registration information and eligibility requirements are posted as new opportunities are scheduled.
Questions About Texas Tech Cheer?
Bruce Bills
Head Cheer & Mascot Coach
bruce.bills@ttu.edu
1 (806) 834-2338
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