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I finally made my high school cheer squad. I am small so I am a flyer. There is just one problem. I have a HUGE fear of twist downs. I did a few in middle school and then I was dropped hard. I hadn't tried one until my last practice. After having a huge brake down in the bathroom for 20 minutes. I went back to practice and I got up and the cheer camp guy grabbed under my feet and said that if I start it he will help twist me. So I did 3 times and 2 out of 3 were good. But I don't really feel better about them. I think that its just because I have gotten myself in such a thought process that I cant do it so I freak out when I need to. I know somewhere inside I can do it but it just seems so hard. I need advice on anything that can help me just get up there and do it! PLEASE HELP ME!!!
Okay, I BELIEVE I've answered something like this already. I'm heading up to bed right now so check my previous answers because it won't be until late tomorrow if I get a chance to look or answer a question in depth. I can't remember for sure, but I THINK there's something that might help you. If you don't find anything just ask me a follow up and I'll help you out a little more, but this way you can start looking a little sooner than I can try and answer this fully.
And if it helps at all, I also had a HUGE fear of twist downs and spent about 40 minutes in the bathroom crying one time!
Let me know if there's something in my previous answers that helps, but if not DO NOT hesitate to ask a follow up because I know how frustrating and hard this type of thing can be. I still struggle with it in some ways (mostly with things other than twisting now though).
Good luck!!
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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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