NFA is thrilled to announce its historic participation in the first-ever Youth Age Co-Ed Stunting National Championship, representing Louisiana with pride and excellence. The Future Flyer Faceoff, a groundbreaking event in the cheerleading world, hosted four regional competitions across Texas, Florida, Utah, and California. Out of these fiercely competitive regional events, 10 talented NFA athletes earned top-four placements, securing their bids to the prestigious Grand Nationals in Dallas on September 1st.
This unique cheerleading event is a collegiate- style partner stunt competition tailored for the younger athletes in our sport. These competitions offer invaluable opportunities for growth, recognition, and celebration of the next generation’s talent and dedication.
Debuting in August 2023, the Future Flyer Faceoff brought together 45 exceptional stunt couples from across the United States, featuring multiple age groups and divisions. This format not only showcases athletic prowess but also fosters new relationships among like-minded young athletes, underscoring the event’s significance in the cheerleading community.
The competition routines, created by coaches, are one-minute showcases of athletes’ skills, including dismounts, body positions, transitions, and choreography. NFA takes pride in producing all its routines in-house. Each group consists of a stunter (coach), flyer, and spotter, working in perfect harmony to execute their performances.
Coach Micah, a driving force behind NFA’s co-ed program, shared, “Celebrating 11 years of NFA’s coed program! When we saw the first event on Instagram, we jumped at the chance. From creating routines to designing outfits and ordering custom music, we gave it our all!”
NFA’s participation in the Future Flyer Faceoff marks a significant milestone in its journey, showcasing the incredible talent and dedication of its young athletes. As they head to the Grand Nationals, the entire NFA community stands behind them, cheering for their continued success.
The athletes who will be competing at nationals include: Charlee Rhodes Anistyn Rhodes Kiptin Williams Kaislyn Stepp Jolee Shea Hayes Xoe Lester Rhynn Lacombe Skylar Correa Kylee Davis Paisley Rae Tilley Thea Foshee Allie Ducote will be making her debut with exhibition routine.
Coaches include: Chase Stepp Aaron Dotson Jorian Dodd Emerson Rodrigue Ridic Meraz Traven Matthews Elise Vidrine Micah Murchison Amy Stepp Gabe Vargas