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Cadyn Reed

Sport Management, BS

After a shoulder injury sidelined her college cheer career, Cadyn Reed, a two-time state champion, rebounded with a breakaway move toward her dream job in sports management.

Southeastern Louisiana University

September 27, 2022

Cadyn Reed

A two-time state champion in high school cheerleading, Cadyn Reed was all set to cheer in college—until she tore her shoulder labrum senior year. But she didn’t let an injury dash her sports dreams.

Now as a student assistant for the Southeastern women’s basketball team, she’s making a fast break toward her two dream jobs: sportsplex owner or pro team manager.

Action Plan

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Assist the Southeastern women’s basketball coach in organizing gameday logistics, recruiting new players, coordinating campus visits, and promoting the team.

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Step up as an Excel Scholar and orientation leader on campus.

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Teach toddlers how to tumble at The Gym.

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Coach high schoolers on stunts, motions, and jumps at Universal Cheerleaders Association summer camps.

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