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RADD Cheer · Gainesville & Alachua County · Ages 3–18

Elite Cheer
in Gainesville

More than a cheer gym — a place where athletes become exceptional both on and off the mat. Stunt, tumbling, jumps and motions, with a culture of kindness and integrity.

Gainesville cheerleading, tumbling & stunt training

Youth cheer programs near Gainesville, FL

RADD Cheer gives families a clear path from first class through competitive teams. Athletes train indoor cheerleading, tumbling, and stunt skills at the North Central Florida Community Center, with programs for ages 3–18 serving Gainesville, Alachua, Newberry, High Springs, Jonesville, and nearby North Central Florida communities.

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Rolling evaluations

Skill evaluations run year-round — no single tryout weekend. Sign up any time and we’ll match your athlete to the right team or class.

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How our teams work

A simple map of where athletes start and how they progress at NCFCC in Gainesville.

Ages 3–8

Eaglets

No experience needed. One hour / week building motor skills, confidence, and basic cheer.

Ages 9–13

Eagles

Beginner / developing. One hour / week on fundamentals — tumbling, jumps, motions, and teamwork.

Young competitive

Tiny Combat Cuties

Novice competitive. One practice / week with a season showcase path for newer competitors.

Any age · Jan–Apr

Gameday

Mini-season. Two practices / week focused on tumbling, stunts, dance, and sideline skills with planned competitions.

By skill

Youth 1 · Blue Angels

Elite competitive. Two practices / week (Tue & Thu). Full-season competition track after evaluation and placement.

By skill

Junior 2 · Black Ops

Elite competitive. Two practices / week (Tue & Thu evenings). Higher-level skills and competition calendar after placement.

2026–27 programs

Find the right fit

Every card shows weekly time and published fee when available. Competitive team tuition is finalized after evaluation and placement.

Young RADD Cheer athletes on the mat Ages3–8

Eaglets

Foundations for the youngest athletes.

Time: Wed · 5:30 – 6:30 PM · 1 hr/week
Winter session: Oct 21 – Dec 9
Fee: $195 / session

Register for Winter Eaglets
RADD Cheer athletes celebrating after competition Ages9–13

Eagles

Beginner and developing cheer fundamentals.

Time: Mon · 5:30 – 6:30 PM · 1 hr/week
Winter session: Oct 19 – Dec 7
Fee: $225 / session

Register for Winter Eagles
RADD Cheer family on the mat StartsJan

Gameday

January–April mini-season with three competitions planned.

Time: Mon & Wed · ~2 practices/week
Fee: $225 / athlete / month

Register for Gameday
RADD Cheer competitive athletes training EliteY1

Youth 1 · Blue Angels

Elite competitive team — placement after evaluation.

Time: Tue & Thu · 5:00 – 7:30 PM · 5 hrs/week
Fee: Team package after placement · competition / uniform extras vary

Start with Evaluations
RADD Cheer junior elite athletes EliteJ2

Junior 2 · Black Ops

Elite competitive team — placement after evaluation.

Time: Tue & Thu · 7:00 – 9:00 PM · 4 hrs/week
Fee: Team package after placement · competition / uniform extras vary

Start with Evaluations
RADD Cheer novice athletes NoviceTeam

Tiny Combat Cuties

Novice competitive entry team.

Time: Wed · 5:30 – 6:30 PM · 1 hr/week
Fee: Team package after placement · competition / uniform extras vary

Start with Evaluations

Team photos for the 2026–27 season are on this page. Rosters stay in the parent portal — not on the public website. Not placed yet? Sign up for evaluations or call Megan.

Fall / winter 2026 · open registration

Tumbling classes & skill clinics

One place for class and clinic signups. Full calendar (practices, choreography, competitions, closures) lives on the schedule page.

Flyer and stunt clinic training ClinicsSkills

Back handspring clinics

Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM · 2 hrs · Sep 11 & 25 · Oct 9 & 23
Fee: Clinic package price shown at PlayMetrics checkout

Register · back handspring

Flyer stunt clinics

Time: 6:30 – 8:00 PM · 1.5 hrs · Sep 21 · Oct 12 · Nov 16 · Dec 14
Fee: Clinic package price shown at PlayMetrics checkout

Register · flyer stunt
Staff

Our coaches

Abner Perez, Head Coach at RADD Cheer
Head Coach

Abner Perez

Two-time high school state champion and NCA College Nationals champion. Seven years as University of Florida cheer coach (2006–2012). His teams have earned 50+ All-Star state and national titles, nine Summit finals appearances, and one Summit championship.

Coach Alexis
Coach

Alexis

Sixteen years cheering with UCA titles in 2015 and 2017 and a CHEERSPORT championship in 2017. Second year coaching at RADD Cheer.

Coach Alina
Coach

Alina

Fourteen years cheering with competition experience at The Summit, CHEERSPORT, and UCA. Second year coaching at RADD Cheer.

Coach Rylee Ward
Coach

Rylee Ward

All-star path through Brandon All Stars and Top Gun 24k with a Summit championship, plus top-10 state high school cheer. First year on staff.

Private tumbling: available on request — call Megan for availability and rate.

Families

What parents say

RADD Cheer is a great experience for my daughter and myself as well. She's 7 years old and this is our second year. Her first week, you would have never thought that she would be as amazing as she is today. She has made huge strides becoming a great competition cheerleader.

— Jessica, Eaglets parent

Since joining last year my daughter has been treated like family by all of the coaches and staff. The gym is a place you can go any night of the week and feel the energy before even walking through the doors. The growth my daughter has had in only one season has been incredible to watch.

— Kari, competitive team parent
Common questions

FAQ

What ages can join RADD Cheer?

Programs serve athletes ages 3–18 in Gainesville, Alachua, Newberry, High Springs, Jonesville, and nearby North Central Florida communities.

Where are practices?

North Central Florida Community Center (NCFCC), 5201 NW 34th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32605.

How much do programs cost?

Eaglets are $195 per session; Eagles $225 per session; Gameday $225 per athlete per month. Tumbling and clinics show package pricing at PlayMetrics checkout. Elite and novice team tuition is set after evaluation and placement — competition fees and uniforms may be extra.

How much time is practice each week?

Eaglets, Eagles, and Tiny Combat Cuties practice about 1 hour per week. Gameday is two practices per week. Youth 1 Blue Angels practice Tue & Thu 5:00–7:30 PM (~5 hours). Junior 2 Black Ops practice Tue & Thu 7:00–9:00 PM (~4 hours).

How do I join mid-season?

Sign up for a rolling evaluation or call Megan at (352) 231-9365.

Talk with us

Questions before you register?

Call or text Megan, email, or send a short note. Many parents prefer the phone.

Megan Hooper · program & scheduling
(352) 231-9365
Megan@RADDSports.com

Billing / PlayMetrics help
Arika@RADDSports.com · (941) 812-9264

NCFCC · 5201 NW 34th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32605

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