
Jeff Webb: Cheerleading Pioneer & Family Man
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Jeff Webb, a cheerleading pioneer and family man, passed away in March 2026 at 75 due to a pickleball accident. He founded Universal Cheerleading Association, Varsity Spirit, and Varsity Brands, transforming cheerleading globally and earning Olympic recognition. Webb was remembered for his boundless energy, mentorship, and family values, leaving a lasting legacy in the cheerleading world.
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Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! — Jeff Webb: Cheerleading Pioneer & Family Man. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.
Jeff Webb made his mark as a pioneer in cheerleading by founding the Universal Cheerleading Association, varsity spirit, and varsity brands. The businessman and family man died in March 2026 at 875 after a fall during a pickleball game caused a severe head injury. He was hospitalized briefly before his family made the difficult choice to remove life support. Webb built a massive cheerleading empire that grew the sport across the United States and worldwide. His efforts helped the International Cheer Union gain full recognition from the International Olympic Committee back in 2021. He also meant to her figures like the late political commentator Charlie Kirk. Love ones remember Webb as a devoted husband to Gina and father to son Jeffrey and daughter Caroline, who was married with two young children. The family raised their kids in Memphis, mostly away from the public eye, though Caroline joined her dad at industry events over the years. As close to him, highlighted his boundless energy from revolutionizing cheerleading to coaching soccer, cracking jokes, and being a steady source of support.
Varsity brands praised his role in shaping the sport and touching countless athletes, coaches, and teens. Webb's influence endures through the cheerleading world he transformed and the family values he instilled, leaving a legacy of drive, balance, and kindness. From your city, powered by AI, this is Durham News Today. I'm Corey with the story.
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