Large Coed Team
1981, 1983, 1993 UCA Division 1A LARGE COED NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
1980, 2001, 2019 UCA Division 1A Large Coed National Runner Up
2018, 2022, 2023 3rd place UCA Division 1A Large Coed Division
Team members on United States Coed National Team
2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2018, 2019, 2022
The 2024-2025 team is selected through a recruitment process only (we do not have tryouts).
- We recommend attending clinics so the coaching staff can see you interact and train with current team members.
- We do not have height/ weight requirements.
- We will select male and female team members that the coaching staff feels will best represent our program at games, events, performances, and at the national championship. (Not all team members compete- 11 males/ 9 females)
- Our team needs fluctuate from season to season.
- The Coaching staff recruits for each season based on position (female mid layers/ pyramid tops) and overall team needs.
- Complete Recruit Questionnaire WITH Highlight Video as described here: https://ohiostatebuckeyes.com/cheerleading-recruiting-questionnaire/
- Questionnaires sent in without video will not be reviewed.
- Deadline to submit questionnaire for consideration is 9/1/23.
- Reach out to Head Coach- Schreiber.72@osu.edu
2024-2025 Recruitment Process Timeline
- The coaching staff will start identifying prospects/ recruits during the summer months prior to their junior year of high school.
- The coaching staff may offer spots on the team to juniors/ seniors in high school prior to the recruit questionnaire deadline.
- Recruit questionnaire’s and videos must be submitted by 9/1/23.
- Not all recruit questionnaire’s / videos will receive a response.
16-18 males and 16-18 females will make up the 2024-25 Large Coed Team
- Each female is a “flyer” who performs unassisted coed stunts
- Each male is a “base” who performs unassisted coed stunts.
Tumbling: Minimum skills evaluated when recruiting females- full twisting layout.
- Preferred skills: standing two backhandsprings to full and above
- Males are expected to have a standing back tuck- fulls preferred!
Partner Stunts: Minimum skills evaluated when recruiting males/ females: toss/ spinning stunts.
- Preferred skills: flipping stunts with multiple partners
Scholarships. Each team member receives an athletic scholarship ranging from 15-70% of in state tuition
Admission- You must be accepted into the main campus of Ohio State
- Complete the FAFSA forms for federal student aid between 11/1/23 – 2/1/24. http://sfa.osu.edu/
- Ohio State offers Merit scholarships with various criteria to incoming freshman students (both Ohio residents and out of state residents). Admission applications via the common app are due by November 1, 2023.
National Buckeye Scholarship- Non-residents ranking in top 25% of graduating class with a 29+ on ACT (SAT conversion 1330+) = $13,500
Activities: Team members participate in the following activities:
- Home and Away football games
- Home men’s /women’s basketball games- B1G/ NCAA Tournaments
- School and community events on and off campus
- Select members (11 males and 9 females) UCA Nationals Team
- Women’s volleyball games
2023-24 Practice Schedule
- Fall: Mondays/ Tuesdays/ Thursdays/ Fridays
- Spring: Team practices 1-3 times per week
- 2-3 Strength and Conditioning Sessions per week on Tues/Thurs during both semesters
Resources
- OSU Varsity Sport Status
- Strength and Conditioning Coaches
- Nike gear/ equipment
- Team Meals
- Football Tickets
- Priority Scheduling
- Free access to tutors/ printing
- Sports Psychologist/ Team Nutritionist
- Sports Nutritionist
- Fuel Zone supplements/ nutrition
- Specialized Career Guidance/ Job Placement from Athletic Department Administration
*Please contact Coach Schreiber at Schreiber.72@osu.edu for further information, to schedule a visit, and with further questions!
