{"id":18875,"date":"2019-09-27T23:00:27","date_gmt":"2019-09-28T05:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cmt.com\/news\/?p=1812466"},"modified":"2019-09-27T23:00:27","modified_gmt":"2019-09-28T05:00:27","slug":"dcc-making-the-team-season-14-ep-9-recap-a-grand-tour-boot-shock-and-a-beautiful-message","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/krky\/music-news\/dcc-making-the-team-season-14-ep-9-recap-a-grand-tour-boot-shock-and-a-beautiful-message\/","title":{"rendered":"DCC: Making the Team Season 14, Ep. 9 Recap: A Grand Tour + Boot Shock and a Beautiful Message"},"content":{"rendered":"
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by Samantha Stephens<\/a><\/span> 26m ago<\/span><\/span> <\/p>\n

Are you ready for week six of DCC Training Camp?<\/p>\n

Episode nine begins with the grandest tour of AT&T Stadium\u2026we mean everything<\/em> off-limits. Phil takes a group of the rookies behind the scenes to get them extra fired up for what could be a part of their legacy if they make the team.<\/p>\n

He starts off with The Perch, the special box where Cowboys\u2019 owner Jerry Jones and family watch the game. The Owner\u2019s Club and The Jones\u2019 Suite were also on the tour, and it ends with a stop in the official DCC Locker Room, which brings the tears for many of the rookies.<\/p>\n

All the emotions are happening for these sweet girls!<\/p>\n

Week six also signals the first week the girls have been on the field this far into the competition. But before the games begin, Kelli has a special surprise for the girls\u2013a moment of respite and reflection with her personal pastor, Andrew Jackson, Jr., who stopped by to give a word of encouragement and positivity with the ladies.<\/p>\n

\u201cMany of the ladies have suffered some personal tragedies,\u201d Kelli reveals. Shaina lost three friends in an accident. Savanna has a family member dealing with an illness and Daphne is still reeling from the loss of her grandfather, to name a few.<\/p>\n

So Pastor Jackson focused on the subject of Life: how to handle anxiety and stress. Which for him, means sharing your burdens and \u201cthe value of supporting each other.\u201d These girls have that down to an art. It\u2019s so wonderful to see them loving on each other like sisters during such a competitive time.<\/p>\n

Then it was back to work for the official field entrance. Now, this is a move you cannot<\/em> mess up. It\u2019s the FIRST time the audience will see you. It\u2019s so important. And Kelli and Judy are panicked because this is throwing so many rookies for a loop.<\/p>\n

So the veterans help the rookies out and progress is made. Great, right? Kat has appeal on the field, Meredith was just a smidge behind, but powerful.<\/p>\n

Kelli then calls the veterans who serve as the group leaders into the office to get their honest opinion about who may or may not be field ready.<\/p>\n

Talk about pressure!<\/p>\n

But the girls are open and real and Kelli and Judy are so grateful for the insight. Lily gets major props in the room, which seems to be a relief for Kelli and Judy.<\/p>\n

Melissa is back and gosh, can we just say again how much we love her?! This week, she\u2019s working with Lily, Meredith, and Madeline S. on showmanship: specifically, expression with Lily, style with Meredith and power with Madeline.<\/p>\n

She could make anyone feel at ease and every time one of these sessions takes place, the girls always leave feeling more confident.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, we also check in with Christina at her job, and she seems to be finding a new work\/dance balance and it\u2019s awesome to see her thriving.<\/p>\n

So cut back to the field for the moment of all moments: the first time in the famous cowboy boots.<\/p>\n

\u201cBoot shock\u201d as Kelli calls it, is inevitable as the girls are accustomed to dancing in their sneakers. But the girls couldn\u2019t care less because they\u2019re in the boots, y\u2019all! So the kickline kicks off and oof\u2026it\u2019s a mess.<\/p>\n

This is Judy\u2019s face officially panicked.<\/p>\n

Madeline\u2019s kicks were low and Meredith almost took a few vets down with her in a near-fall. And none of this gets easier when the group leaders move into the stands to review.<\/p>\n

Spoiler alert: the notes are too many to list. But we\u2019re at that point. Meredith, Lily, and Kelcie? Well, let\u2019s just say they brought it. And so did Christina.<\/p>\n

You go, girls!<\/p>\n

So office calls are next, and they only get harder with each week. Lily gets called in for praise and a reminder to show out each time she performs. She is safe for this week.<\/p>\n

Madeline S. is next. Kelli and Judy have gone through all of the notes from the season. They adore her, but she needs work on stamina, kicks, power. She\u2019s shown improvement, but she\u2019s not game day ready. This is going to be her last night this season, but not her last night at DCC. Judy and Kelli strongly encourage her to grow and take more classes and come back next season. She\u2019s got what it takes, she needs some time.<\/p>\n

Oh, this is hard, y\u2019all. So hard.<\/p>\n

Week seven of Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team<\/em><\/a> starts next Friday (Oct. 4) at 9 PM ET\/8 CT.<\/p>\n

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Samantha is a country radio insider with a deep love for the music and its stars. She can often be found on a red carpet or at a late-night guitar pull.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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