Our Story
Founded by Malea Hurley, a decorated four-year collegiate athlete from NC State University, RecruitReady Cheer is built on real knowledge, real results, and real experience at the highest level of our sport.
Malea helped lead NC State to the 2023 NCA Small Coed Division I National Championship and the 2024 UCA Partner Stunt National Title. She also proudly represented the United States on Team USA All-Girl Premier, earning back-to-back gold medals at the ICU World Cheerleading Championships in 2023 and 2024. Her journey was featured on the USA Cheer original series Road to Redemption, a highlight you’ll find in our media gallery.
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In 2023, she joined NCA College Staff, coaching athletes nationwide and helping them refine the skills, discipline, and expectations required for collegiate-level success. Today, she brings that experience into high-school stunt clinics, technique-driven private lessons, and a comprehensive mentorship program designed to guide athletes through every stage of the college recruitment process.
At RecruitReady Cheer, you’re not just getting training — you’re gaining personalized mentorship from someone who’s lived the process, earned the results, and understands what it truly takes to navigate college cheer recruitment with confidence.
Meet Malea Hurley
Hi, I’m Malea, a 4x NC State athlete, NCA National Champion, UCA Partner Stunt Champion, and back-to-back Team USA Gold Medalist.
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If you’re here, you’re probably dreaming of cheering in college. I know exactly what that dream feels like because I’ve lived it from the early stages all the way to the championship moments.
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Whether you're from school cheer or All-Star, the truth is that there isn’t a clear roadmap for how to reach the college level. Most athletes piece things together on their own, ask around, or rely on assumptions that aren’t always accurate. I went through the same thing. When I was preparing for college tryouts, I thought I understood what collegiate cheer looked like, but I quickly realized how many factors go into finding the right fit, preparing the right skills, and standing out to the right programs.
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Those gaps in knowledge are exactly why I created RecruitReady Cheer. That is the heart behind this program. I want you to skip the guesswork and focus on what actually works because I have been there. I know what it feels like to want something so badly but not have someone clearly explain the path forward.
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College cheer taught me how powerful mindset and intentionality really are. When you understand exactly what’s expected, you stop wasting time on the wrong skills and start training with purpose. With clear guidance and focused work, you can push through challenges, unlock new skills, and grow faster than you imagined. I know firsthand that independent work, smart preparation, and a personalized plan can take you farther than any gym alone ever could. The methods I use in this mentorship are the same strategies that took me from a self-driven high school athlete to the top of the collegiate and world stage.
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Now, I've helped so many high school athletes step confidently into the college cheer world by sharing the shortcuts, the skills that truly matter, and those insider details no one else talks about. If college cheer is your dream too, I'm here to make it real with a personalized plan full of everything I wish someone had told me when I was starting my own journey.
