Cheerleading/Making Tryouts

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Expert: Kimmi - 5/31/2008


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Okay I have never in my life cheered or tryed out and i am going to the 9th grade and i think i am ready to tryout but i really don't kow what to do. My cousin is helping me get ready and she said i am too loose or too tight and unbalanced. What should I do? Cheerleading tryouts are tuesday through friday what should i do? Should i try out or not? What I am trying out for is Junior Varsity.

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Hey Holly,

  There is no reason not to try out! Go for it! If your cousin is helping you prepare then it sounds like you're on the right path. Listen to her advice and try to remember where to be tight and where to be loose. Good Luck! Please let me know how it goes.

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Kimmi

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I can answer questions on coaching, planning and running practices, events, fundraisers, coordinating travel. I can answer questions on tumbling, stunting, health, nutrition, and injuries. I can not answer questions on college cheerleading.

Experience

My Experience in the area: I cheered on my grade school team for 4 years. I danced for on pointe for 14 years. I have coached for 9 years for grade school basketball cheerleading, grade school competitive squads, and all-star. I now own my own national championship all-star team.

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I am safety certified by the AACCA. I have a BA in Elementary Education and am a certified teacher. I also have my masters in library science with an emphasis on teens.

Due to the volume of questions I get, please read my previous answers before asking your question. If you have a question about starting a cheerleading squad, or mental blocks please read my many previous answers BEFORE asking your question. Thank you!!

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