Cheerleading/try-outs

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Expert: - 11/9/2010


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My best friend really wants to tryout for cheerleading but doesn't think shes
good enough. I think she would make the perfect flyer.She's strong which is a
plus. She has never done cheer but and already knows splits,scorpion,chin-chin,bow
and arrow, and lots more. She's 5ft. and 85 lbs. We are in 7th grade too. Do you
think she would make a good flyer?  

Answer
Well as you already know she's the right size and is flexible enough to be a flier. Sometimes new cheerleaders are the best because they don't have any bad habits yet. If your coach realizes that she's that flexible she'll probably want her in the air. Does she have all those stunts standing on her right leg (or does it matter on your team)? Some coaches will only put stunts up if they're standing on the right leg. Others don't care so that will depend on the coach and the team.

I always encourage people to try out for cheerleading because it's helped me in so many ways.

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I can answer questions on partner stunts, dismounts, basket tosses, choreography, pyramids, jumps, motions, chants, and formations. I can answer questions on tryouts, coaching, general cheerleading, etc. I cannot answer questions on co-ed stunts/pyramids or tumbling. Aside from these areas I can usually answer, or direct you to an answer, on any other topic.

Experience

I've been cheerleading for 10 years. My teams consistently competed at the national level, placing many times. I've coached for the past 5 years, and the team I coached most recently became National Champions. I've cheered at the Pop Warner, High School, and All-Star levels. I coach alongside my mother and sister who have coached at the all-star level as well. I've been watching cheerleading since I was 4, and I can create routines, give advice, and help teach kids how to deal with competitions. I have a knack for coaching and giving advice. I'm always the coach designated to give the pep talks to the kids before competitions.

Education/Credentials
I have been living with cheerleading coaches for 10+ years which teaches more than anyone can imagine. I was captain of my Varsity High School squad which came with the responsibility of picking music, writing a cheer, creating and teaching the routine, and making the formations. I have also coached nationally ranked teams for 5 years.

Awards and Honors
Two-time All-State Cheerleader nominee All-State Class M Cheerleader Varsity Cheer Captain

Past/Present Clients
The 32 young girls I just helped coach to a national championship! :) It wasn't easy, but they'll all say the work was worth it in the end.

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