Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders veteran Ava Lahey is balancing the demands of training camp with planning her 2027 wedding to MMA fighter Tyger Vaniter. Entering her third season, Lahey credits strong time management and support from teammates for helping her manage both responsibilities. She also plans to include the DCC's iconic "Thunderstruck" wedding tradition while embracing a leadership role on the squad and mentoring incoming rookies.The return of America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders has brought another busy summer for veteran cheerleader Ava Lahey. While preparing for one of the toughest training camps of her career, she is also planning her 2027 wedding to MMA fighter Tyger Vaniter. Rather than feeling overwhelmed, Lahey is relying on discipline, support from her teammates, and the time management skills that helped earn her place on one of the NFL's most recognized cheer squads.Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Ava Lahey embraces wedding planning during training campFor many brides, planning a wedding is a full-time commitment. For Ava Lahey, it comes alongside long rehearsals, leadership duties, and the pressure of keeping her place on the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders roster.Now entering her third season with the team, Lahey says she has learned that organization is one of the most valuable qualities a DCC member can possess. Between practice sessions, appearances, and personal commitments, every hour counts.ID@undefined Caption not available."It's a lot to balance for sure," she admitted while discussing her packed schedule.Still, Lahey believes the demands of being a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader have prepared her well for this stage of life."Anyone who makes this team wouldn't make it if they weren't so good at time management and stuff like that," she explains. "That is one of the number one qualities you have to have to be on this team, is time management."Unlike many brides who carefully oversee every wedding detail, Lahey describes herself differently.She said she is a "type B bride" and admitted she is "not too particular" about many aspects of the planning process. That relaxed mindset has helped her avoid unnecessary stress while focusing on both her career and upcoming marriage.She also credits fellow cheerleaders who recently got married for helping her navigate the experience."Having teammates that have already been married and have recently gotten married, so I can ask anyone for advice or help on how they navigated this all, too," has been a huge help, she says.Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders sisterhood continues beyond the football fieldThe close bond among Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders extends well beyond game days. According to Lahey, teammates continue supporting one another long after leaving the squad.ID@undefined Caption not available.One tradition she is excited to include at her own wedding is the famous "Thunderstruck" dance, a performance many former and current DCC members share during teammates' wedding celebrations.Outside rehearsals, the friendships remain just as strong. Coffee meetups, Bible studies, and regular catchups help maintain those connections even after veterans retire from the squad."It's definitely a hard transition," she says. "Not that I've done it, but just seeing my friends go through that. So, it is being intentional about still seeing them, hanging out with them, being there for them."As one of the team's veterans, Lahey also hopes to become a mentor for incoming rookies. While she feels more confident after two successful seasons, she says earning a place on the squad is never guaranteed."Second year, you're coasting by, feeling a little bit more comfortable," she says. "And now, in my third year, I'm just really ready to pour into everyone else on my team, to start leading in a way that I feel comfortable and can. And helping everyone else out, especially the new rookies coming in, is what I really, really love to hone in on."Despite preparing for a wedding, Lahey remains focused on one goal above all else."We're never too comfortable, never safe — I'm still working hard for my spot," she adds.For Lahey, wedding planning may be a major milestone, but her commitment to the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders remains just as strong. As training camp unfolds, she continues proving that dedication, teamwork, and careful planning can make even the busiest chapter feel manageable.