deboard and leanne rothstein hood, both former cheerleaders. not a sport. it matters in a money way. well, i think the focus of this particular case was less on whether or not cheerleading was a sport and more on the constitutionality of equal protection for women in the schools and their access to athletic programs. so actually this is a step in the rate direction towards making sure there s equal protection. leanne, agree? i disagree. i think as nicole has experience, cheerleading is a strenuous, risky sport and it involves men and women. it requires coaching t requires practices there s a season. women and men work together