SPIRIT SQUAD

The Georgia State University Spirit Program is the official group of dedicated, talented and spirited athletes representing the GSU Athletic department. The Spirit teams support GSU athletics, the sports teams, as well as the university community. The GSU Cheerleaders (2016 Cheersport College National Champions), and Pantherettes (First Place Winners at the Universal Dance College Camp 2017, 2018, 2019), and the one and only Pounce (UCA Most Collegiate Mascot 2018) are an interictal part of Panther Game Days. They bring the spirit, enthusiasm, and energy to any game, match, or event that they participate in.

The teams start each day with practice two times per week, and strength and conditioning workouts twice a week at 7 am and 6 am in the mornings. Along with a heavy focus academics, this busy schedule and regimen helps to make our athletes into the great leaders of tomorrow. The program is directed by head coach Darryl Lyons.