Segment Sponsored by Varsity Spirit It’s hard to believe, but until now, professional cheerleading wasn’t a real path for even the most elite athletes.But now, Varsity Spirit is rewriting the playbook with the launch of the first-ever professional cheerleading league.

JACKSON, Tenn. — Varsity Spirit makes history with the launch of the first-ever professional cheerleading league. This league gives elite athletes paid opportunities to continue their cheer careers beyond high school and college.

Varsity Spirit's New League Offers Pay Varsity Spirit is starting a professional cheerleading league that promises to pay athletes, joining the crowded niche sports market that already includes softball,