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Expert: Kimmi - 8/17/2008


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Hey, I am going to tryout for high school cheer next year but I can only do a round-off. So I can't do a back-handspring or a back-tuck. But I have awesome facials and I can keep my motions very straight and tight and I can go into a split but I've been looking at high school cheerleaders and they can do a round-off back-handspring back-tuck but I can't do that kind of tumbling so do I have a good at all chance of making the Freshman cheer squad or not?

PLEASE HELP ME!!!!!

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Hi Abby,

   You always have a chance. Nothing is ever set in stone. Just keep working on your tumbling and get it to a higher level. But, being able to do other things well will be in your favor. Being a great cheerleader is about being good at all parts of cheerleading, not just tumbling. You want to be a well rounded cheerleading so just keep working and you'll get there. Check out my previous answers on this subject too. Good luck.

Happy Cheering,
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.

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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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