UND Head Cheerleading Coach Dani Thompson breaks down the strength and conditioning required to compete at the collegiate level, emphasizing that the team is always traveling with their gear and putting in the work. She explains what they look for in athletes—talent, ability, and a strong work ethic. Paul Raul also shares a story about attempting a cheer tryout just for fun and quickly learning how tough it is. The conversation highlights how cheerleading involves serious weight training, major time commitment, and is a completely different level than high school cheer.