Cheerleading/can i still learn

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Expert: - 11/12/2011


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hi i reaaaaalllllyy want to be a cheerleader and im 17 going on 18 and im a junior i can do the splits but thats about it and i just want to know is it possible for me to learn how to do stunts and flips or tumbles. i dont no my age level but im 17 and i just want to learn how to tumble so i can join cheer if its possible pLEASE TELL ME HOW

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If you're planning on learning how to tumble you should go to a gymnastics or all-star gym and get private lessons. It's the best and fastest way to learn. A good coach could teach you the stunts on whatever team you join. If you're planning on joining all-star you should contact the gym and find out their requirements and go from there. If it's your school team you should try and contact the coach to find out when tryouts are and if they have requirements.

Good luck. I've answered a lot of questions like this, so feel free to look around my previous answers for extra tips!

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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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