Cheerleading/Cheer dilemma

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Expert: Kelly Fitzpatrick - 7/29/2006


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Me and my best friend lauren recently tried out for cheerleading together so we could spend more time together. Well turns out, she made the team and I didnt. I'm so crushed and heartbroken. She still really wants to do cheerleading even tought wed orrigionally done it so we could do it together. Should i ask her to quit or just sit on the sidelines.

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Hi Ashlee

I'm so sorry to hear that cheerleading didnt work out. I recommend letting her continue cheering. Even if you can't cheer with her there are other teams out there (like allstar teams) If you want a list of allstar gyms in your area let me know where your from!

Kelly

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I can answer any questions that you may have with regards to cheerleading and tumbling. I can give technique tips for nailing any type of cheerleading try-outs. I offer advice for conquering competition phobias and anxieties. I also offer tips on perfecting your tumbling, jumping, dancing and stunting abilities.

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I was a optional team gymnast until the age of 14. I have been a cheerleader for most of my life. I can tumble and jump just as good as I could when I was younger. I have been coaching cheerleading and gymnastics for five years. I work for a major cheerleading company that sends me around the US to teach cheerleading camps to children of all ages. During these camps, we teach proper technique for all aspects of cheerleading. I also have worked at many cheerleading competitions also. I am also a cheerleading and gymnastics coach for a gymnastics facility in Florida. I am a safety certified cheerleading and gymnastics instructor.

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Cheerleading technique camps, PJC gymnastics, www.cheertumble.com

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