Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team: Season 9, Episode 3

9 - 3: Welcome to Valley Ranch

As training camp begins with 43 ladies, the pressure starts to build. Kelli's passion is infectious and intimidating in the first meeting as she sets the expectations very high. Seven girls will be cut to make a squad of 36. The new girls are starting to adjust their lives for the rigors to come. Courtney starts a new job and becomes roommates with Erica. Deep anticipation becomes a reality with the first rehearsal. The pace is a bit overwhelming for some with the thought of looming cuts. Kelli and Judy get a first glimpse of who is going to struggle. Melissa Rycroft makes a surprise appearance at a DCC dance clinic and tells the new girls she will be their mentor this year.