Cheer Perfection

- Season 1

(2012)

Back-to-school is coach Alisha Dunlap's favorite time because it marks the start of cheerleading season. When Alisha looks to fill a spot on her elite team, two ultra-competitive moms try to get their daughters on the team.

After Youth Silver has a poor performance at the Travelers' game, Alisha brings on a surprise, super tough coach to whip the team into shape. Meanwhile, two boisterous moms have daughters on Youth Silver, which forces them to interact, creating sparks..

Fresh from a strong showing at the exhibition, Alisha is intent on making sure Youth Silver continues to improve. Shannon is in charge of a last minute charity fundraiser, but will Ann's actions force Shannon to sever their friendship.

Youth Silver's first competition is in Chicago, and Alisha is intent on adding more difficulty to their stunts. When two of her best, most seasoned tumblers become injured, she gets nervous. Michelle and Shannon decide to confront Ann about past actions.

Youth Silver prepares for a competition in St. Louis. Alisha changes the team's dance but the new moves prove to be challenging. Ann has an argument with Alisha and questions whether to continue going to CTR. Bonnie and Shannon plan a surprise party.

Alisha chooses 5 athletes to return to Chicago to compete in duo and trio divisions. They have just one week to prepare but two girls are struggling. Ann and Shannon continue to argue. And Alisha proposes a radical change for the gym.

Two weeks away from their biggest competition, Youth Silver performs a full dress rehearsal. Ann learns that Andrea is named team mom president, and the Parents' Squad takes the floor-- if Alisha and RD can just get along.

Everyone heads to Columbus on a long bus ride for the biggest competition of the year with a bid to the US Finals on the line. For the parents, this trip is a chance to create new alliances and determine who has top status in the gym once and for all.