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Hi Chris. My name is Valen and I'm 12 years old. I have been cheering for 2 years. I used to be able to do a left split but after not doing it for a while, I can't do it anymore. Do you have any stretches I could do that actually WORK so I could get my split back?
Sorry for the delay answering. I haven't been feeling too well these past few days. The most important stretch for you to do is just try the splits over and over and over again. Also, if you sit in a pike and stretch it will help. I would also sit in a straddle and reach to the right, left, and middle a few times. If you work on this every day diligently you should have the splits again in no time at all. But you have to do it at least once a day. Even if it's just during TV commercials or something! Good luck, and I'm off to answer your other question!
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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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