U-M Cheerleading wins 4th straight NCA National Championship

He resigned at a small name school that went 14-16 last year.

My daughter cheers (high school age) and I think I can help clear it up for you.

I don't think it is a racket the way you suggest, but there are a number of companies that run cheerleading events.  They do typically award "national championships" in each division at these tournaments.  These can go from "smaller" competitions to larger competitions.  For example, my daughter's gym went to Cheersport in Atlanta which was a HUGE competition of over 1,100 teams in various age groups and divisions.  (Her team won her division - non-humble brag from a proud dad.)  In the sport, there is a recognition of what is a "big deal" and what might not be quite as competitive.

College is a bit different, and winning NCA is a real accomplishment.  I think that there is another organization that has some of Southern schools that Michigan does not compete in.  However, NCA is still a national championship of which we should be proud.

UCA and NCA are the two established competitions for collegiate cheer.  UCA is arguably stronger depending on preference, but they are both legit, run by the same company, and some schools chose participation based on the academic calender (UCA nationals is in January.)  The criticism, as I understand it, is that Michigan competes in the Intermediate division with skill restrictions that puts them in a lower tier than other IA teams, ostensibly for safety concerns but I don't know the factors/rationale.  Agree with other posters that it would be helpful to reconsider going forward.