Fall Squad Forecasting
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Fall Squad Forecasting
Fall is such an amazing season. It marks the start of two of the most important times of our year: competition preparation for our team and of course, football season. My squad goals for this fall are to bond under those stadium lights during games as the crowd watches and cheers us on. I want […]
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Senior Year Cheer Squad Goals
High School Cheer Squad Goals: Cheer Squad Co-Captain Learning Advanced Stunts Growing Strong Squad Friendships Ever since I was a little girl, I have always loved cheerleading. One cherished memory I have is cheering along with the high school football cheerleaders on those chilly, fall Friday nights. And as soon as I entered high school, […]
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What NOT To Do At Cheer Tryouts
April is a very exciting month for many. It’s getting closer and closer to the end of the school year which also means tryouts for many cheerleaders. I, myself, am preparing for high school cheer tryouts and am working hard and practicing for the big moment. It is an exciting time but also nerve-racking. There […]
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The Nerves We Get at Cheer Tryouts
Everyone is always nervous at cheer tryouts even if it is just a little bit, no matter what kinda of cheer team. I know I’m always really really nervous at tryouts. Even if I’d already been on the team or everyone is telling me I’ll make it, I get nervous. Maybe you’re going to a […]
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Pressure in Cheerleading
Pressure of Cheer as told by an All-Star Cheerleader I started cheering as a competitive cheerleader at an early age. During that time, I was so excited about putting on my uniform and going out on the mat to perform Whether we won or not didn’t matter to me. I never understood why I would […]
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A Break From Competition Season
I personally love competition season, but it also good to have a break! I think it’s good to have a break, because you get to chill. You also get to make more plans with your friends, and have down time. You also get to spend more time with your family. BONUS! I also love competition […]
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Behind the Scenes at Cheer Try Outs
Try out time is the most stressful time of the year. I get so stressed out about what team I will make that I drive my mom insane! She would say, “Trust the coaches. They know what they are doing.” Unfortunately, that is easier said than done. The chatter starts almost instantly when the dates […]
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6 Things Cheerleaders Should Know Before Tryouts
It’s about that time of the year for some of us. Cheerleading tryouts time! Whether you’re trying out for an all-star or our schools cheerleading team, it can be an exciting yet nerve-racking thing to do. Luckily there are some tips that are useful to make sure that your tryouts go smoothly, Important Paperwork: One […]
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The Best Tryout Advice I Ever Got
Back when dinosaurs roamed the earth and I was at the tryout workshop for my high school pom team, I got a piece of advice from one of the graduating seniors that served me well at that time and that I have passed along at tryouts for the many, many (many) years that I have […]
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Should I Be Looking Into Colleges Already?
Being a collegiate cheerleader requires a huge time commitment, but is one of the best experiences you can have. I began looking for what colleges I would be able to cheer at during the fall semester of my senior year of high school. However, I would recommend that you start looking at colleges and their […]
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Lessons Learned From Cheer Tryouts
Whether you have just finished your cheer tryouts for the new season or are preparing for them now, tryout season is an exciting time! Although tryouts are super fun, they are also crucial and important. It’s a great time for you to receive feedback from coaches and show them how well you can take positive feedback. […]
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What To Avoid At Cheer Tryouts
Cheerleading tryouts can be both nerve wracking and exciting. So it’s very important to know most of the things you should and absolutely should NOT do. Here are some of the things you should NEVER do at your cheer tryouts: Have a bad attitude: One of the main things judges and coaches look for is […]
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The Countdown To Tryouts Is On!
In cheerleading, there really is no ‘off season’. When one season rolls into another and tryouts are just around the corner, there is not much time to prep. I know tryouts can be intimidating -especially if you are trying out for a new team, a new school, or for your dream team. But not to […]
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How To Start A New School Cheer Team
So you want to start a cheerleading team at your school? Awesome! You are in luck because starting a cheerleading team is a fun challenge and completely worth it! With these 8 tips, you will be flying high in no time! Begin as a Club Many schools have after school clubs where students can participate […]
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Before, During, and After Cheer Tryouts
The time before, during, and after cheerleading tryouts can be a very emotional time! You’ve worked so hard to get to where you are and it all comes down to how you perform at your tryout! Check out a few tweets from cheerleaders during this exciting and emotional time: BEFORE The time leading up to […]
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Why It’s Never Too Late To Become a Cheerleader
We’ve come up with FIVE reasons why it is never too late to become a cheerleader. Check them out! With age, comes wisdom! The older (and wiser) you are simply means that you have had more time to consider other activities that you may have been interested in. Now that you’ve had other experiences you […]
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My Goals For Next Season
Next season seems so far away, but it’s really not. Tryouts for me are coming up soon so I need to start setting some goals so I can work to achieve them this season. Goals to me are something that every athlete needs. You can’t get better unless you set some sort of goal. It’s […]
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How To Maximize Your Score At Cheer Tryouts
There’s more to doing well at tryouts than just learning a few routines. Some teams have their coaches judge tryouts, while others bring in neutral third parties. Either way, whether you’re trying out for a school team or all-stars, these tips will help you score big points. Learn What Your Judges Are Looking For The […]
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What To Do During The Off Season
As the 2014-2015 season is coming to an end school is almost out for the summer, competition season is over, and everyone is getting ready for next season’s try-outs. Some would call this the off-season, but for many cheerleaders, there is actually no off season. LOL! If your gym is open all year round, take […]
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Pros and Cons of Switching Cheer Teams
Many cheerleaders reach a point in their lives where they consider switching cheer gyms. There’s a variety of reasons why from just feeling as if they need a change or need more of a challenge, to wanting to cheer for their “dream gym”. There are many things to think about when considering switching gyms. Weighing […]
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What NOT To Do At Cheer Tryouts
Spring is in the air, as we welcome back the sunshine and plan (or daydream about) beach trips and trips to Disney World, spring time also means cheer tryouts. What you don’t do is just as important as what you do. Don’t procrastinate. Watch for postings of the dates when your tryouts will be and […]
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The Right Attitude For Cheer Tryouts
Believe it or not, tryouts are not too far away! Of course it’s important to keep your jumps, flexibility and stunt skills sharp, but more importantly is your attitude. The minute you walk into cheerleading tryouts, eyes will be on you! Coaches, tumbling instructors, gym owners and future teammates are keeping an extra eye to […]
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It’s Never Too Early To Be Thinking About Tryouts!
It is never too early to plan ahead, especially when it comes to cheerleading tryouts. I am a junior in high school and I’m already looking into college tryouts. I have a year and a half until it is even time to tryout, but I would rather be early and ready than not. Setting goals […]