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QUESTION: So I'm a guy looking to be a guy cheerleader. But i don't know what I'm supposed to do what I'm supposed to be able to do and what kind of stuff they will have me try out on.... i will be the fifth person to ever try out at my school (good or bad.. i dunno)so what should i be able to do? (I'm pretty strong already(wrestler)).....

ANSWER: What level are you trying out for? College, high school, or all-star squad?

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QUESTION: High School


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Its hard to say for a high school. I'm sure if you're the only guy it will be two fold. I'd guess you'd be a backspot (b/c typically you'd be taller than most of the girls im sure) in the group stunts. Then i'd find a female who can stunt well and just get your basic partner stunts down. Assisted toe touch, chair, chair to hands, toss hands.

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I can answer questions on the following subjects. Coed partner stunts at almost any level, group pyramids, all levels of male motions and beginning levels of female motions. I can also give out general tips for tryouts. I cannot answer questions on tumbling or choreography.

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I have worked at multiple all-star gyms teaching stunt clinics and classes and have cheered on a collegeiate squad for the past 3 years.

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I cheered for 3 years at the collegiate level at a major D1 University and was male captain my final year.

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