Gone are the days of pom-poms and spirit fingers on the sidelines of sporting events. Cheerleading these days is hard core! In fact, the sport of cheerleading could arguably be more intense than many of the other high impact sports. Last year alone, 16,000 cheerleaders were injured seriously in accidents involving dramatic stunts and tumbles.

It’s America’s most dangerous sport and it’s not what you might think.

Arizona cheerleading coach shown in party pictures.