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Hello my name is Victoria, I am just completing my junior year in high school and I am starting to look for colleges to attend. I love to cheer and am hoping to cheer in college. I am hoping to find colleges that have good cheerleading teams and can be anywhere in the US. I am 5'5" and weigh 135lbs, I have a standing tuck and I am working on achieving my full, I am normally a back spot. If you could help point me in the right direction as to which college might be best for me that would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you for your time,
Victoria
I don't know much about college cheerleading, but since nobody has answered this yet I'll give it a shot. If you want to remain a back spot you'll probably need to be on an all-girl team. Girls on co-ed teams normally fly, and according to most schools' standards you're too big to fly. Don't get me wrong because you're not big at all, but colleges want dolls flying. I've been flying for over ten years and I weigh 105 lbs. and I'm too big to fly on most college squads!
You also need to decide if you want to compete or cheer at games. If you only want to cheer at games then you don't need to be on a competitive team. If you only want to compete I would suggest looking into an all-star program near your area (or your college's area) before you make any decisions.
I know this wasn't super helpful, but it's a couple of my thoughts on the subject. Good luck with your decision and with your future at college, both cheerleading and otherwise.
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Chris
Expertise
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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