Competitive collegiate co-ed sports

CHEER & DANCE
The mission of the Greenville University Spirit Program is to glorify God through the gifts and talents He has given us by leading and bringing school spirit to athletic and other campus and community events. All participants are ambassadors of Greenville University on campus, in the community, and in other areas.
The Greenville University Panther Cheerleading Program is a coed team comprised of approximately 30 athletes. We cheer at all home football and men’s basketball games and occasionally at women’s basketball games.
We are also a competitive cheer program. We are CCA Christian Cheer Nationals & Collegiate Championship titleholders in the Coed Division and GRAND COLLEGIATE CHAMPIONS for the 2017 and 2018 years. For several years, we were previously ranked top 5 in the nation at USA Collegiate Championships. Most recently, we earned 3rd place in the Open Game Day Division at NCA Nationals in Daytona in 2022 and placed 6th in Open Game Day at NCA Nationals in 2023.
The Greenville University Pantherettes Dance Team is also a coed team comprised of 8-20 athletes. The Pantherettes dance at all home football and men’s basketball games. They also occasionally dance at the Women’s Basketball home and other campus events. The Dance Team adds a dynamic effect to the gameday and campus/community environment and is competitive as well. The team holds regional titles (1st place in the Open Jazz Division with ACP) and a top 10 in the national dance team with USA Collegiate Championships. Recently, the dancers competed with the mascot, cheerleaders, and band at NCA/NDA College Nationals in the Open Game day Division and placed 6th in 2023. As club sports at Greenville, we recruit our athletes similarly to the NCAA-regulated sports. Recruited athletes can receive a Spirit Scholarship (based on skill, ability, need, and availability). Being recruited and signing a formal Letter of Commitment to GU guarantees a position on the roster!
esports club
Esports Club aims to provide community and engage with students through video games and tournament events. We aim to deliver 3 events each semester. Games you can expect to see at tournaments or events are Super Smash, NBA 2k, Fifa, Fortnite, and Minecraft.
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Students interested in joining Esports, or looking for more information about the club, contact Josiah Shuffett, Director of Esports and Head Esports Coach. Outside of GU, Josiah coaches a Tier 3 semi professional Valorant team called Double Down. He has been coaching various Tier 3 teams for 4-5 years. See contact details below:
POWERLIFTING

Powerlifting is a strength-based sport for women and men that focuses on three main lifts: the squat, bench press, and deadlift. The objective is to lift as much weight as possible in each of these three exercises. Each competitor is given three attempts per lift, and their best successful attempt in each lift is recorded. The total score is the combined weight lifted in all three lifts.