Gardner-Webb University Women's Cheerleading
Gardner-Webb University (GWU) · Boiling Springs, North Carolina · Private nonprofit university
Gardner-Webb University Women's Cheerleading coaches
Coaches at Gardner-Webb University who recruit Women's Cheerleading, head coach first.
The program
Where Gardner-Webb University competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division I
- Conference
- Big South Conference
- Program level
- Recognized
- Athletics site
- gwusports.com
How you compare
The middle 50% of admitted students score inside the blue band. Test policy: Considered but not Required.
Popular majors
- Test policy
- Considered but not Required
- Student-to-faculty
- 12 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 55% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Gardner-Webb University in Boiling Springs.
- Location
- Boiling Springs, North Carolina
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- Southern Baptist
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Website
- gardner-webb.edu
About Gardner-Webb University Women's Cheerleading
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Lenea Brewton Walker is the Head Coach for Gardner-Webb University Women's Cheerleading, verified November 2026. Gardner-Webb University (GWU) competes in NCAA Division I Women's Cheerleading as a member of the Big South Conference. Under NCAA rules, Division I coaches in most sports can start contacting recruits on June 15 after sophomore year, though some sports start later or earlier. Gardner-Webb University is a private school in Boiling Springs, North Carolina with 3,104 undergraduates, a 77% acceptance rate.
How to get recruited by Gardner-Webb University Women's Cheerleading
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Lenea Brewton Walker, the Head Coach. Gardner-Webb University has 1 coach for Women's Cheerleading, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
- Lead with your numbersPut your position, tumbling level and stunt skills in the subject line and first sentences. Division I coaches recruit early and compare you against national results, so verified numbers matter.
- Send your videoInclude a skills video with tumbling passes and stunts, with the link near the top so Lenea can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Gardner-Webb University typically score 975–1198 on the SAT and 19–25 on the ACT, and testing is considered but not required. Mention your GPA and intended major.
- Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Gardner-Webb University staff after a week, and again after your next competition with updated results.
Email Coach Lenea Brewton Walker at Gardner-Webb University from your Gmail. Free for 7 days.
Email Coach LeneaHow cheerleading recruiting works on AthleticScholar →Gardner-Webb University Women's Cheerleading FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Gardner-Webb University D1?
Yes. Gardner-Webb University competes in NCAA Division I Women's Cheerleading, in the Big South Conference.
Is Gardner-Webb University public or private?
Gardner-Webb University is a private nonprofit school in Boiling Springs, North Carolina.
What conference is Gardner-Webb University Women's Cheerleading in?
The Big South Conference.
Does Gardner-Webb University offer athletic scholarships for Women's Cheerleading?
Gardner-Webb University competes in NCAA Division I, where programs can offer athletic scholarships. The number and size of awards vary, so ask the coaches directly.
How many coaches does Gardner-Webb University Women's Cheerleading have?
1 coach, led by Lenea Brewton Walker, the Head Coach.
Who is the head coach of Gardner-Webb University Women's Cheerleading?
Lenea Brewton Walker is the Head Coach.
When can Gardner-Webb University Women's Cheerleading coaches contact recruits?
Under NCAA rules, Division I coaches in most sports can start contacting recruits on June 15 after sophomore year, though some sports start later or earlier. You can email the coaches yourself at any age. Rules change, so check your sport's current NCAA recruiting calendar.
Can you walk on to Gardner-Webb University Women's Cheerleading?
It depends on roster space each year. The best way to find out is to email the coaches with your stats and highlights and ask about walk-on spots.
How much does Gardner-Webb University cost?
In-state tuition is $33,770 and out-of-state tuition is $33,770 a year.
What is the Gardner-Webb University acceptance rate?
77% of applicants are admitted.
What SAT or ACT score do you need for Gardner-Webb University?
Admitted students typically score 975–1198 on the SAT and 19–25 on the ACT.
How do I contact the Gardner-Webb University Women's Cheerleading coaches?
Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see each coach's email and send a personal message from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.
Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.
