Where Will Your Cheer Career Lead?

You might be a senior, a junior, a sophomore, or even a freshman in high school but it's never too early to wonder where your cheer career might lead to. Many people fall in the love with sport and want to continue taking part in it, and for others it's a fun pass time to make new friends and stay active. Here's some things to consider if you're thinking of joining a college cheer team. 

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#1 Put in the Work

If you're in high school you might not have as much performing or tumbling experience as a girl who has been a part of a level 6 or co-ed all star team, but that just means you need to put in the work to level out the playing field. Most college's cheerleading teams are co-ed which means it's mixed genders on the mat and field. Most of the cheerleading stunts consists of partner stunts, so if you're unfamiliar with this type of stunting it's not too late to start going to co-ed stunt classes at your local cheer gym. You can call your local cheer and get more info and limitations and what to expect if you're a newbee. If tumbling isn't your strongest point maybe you should try going to more classes a week if it fits your schedule and budget. Most colleges require round off/standing back handspring, standing tuck, and 3 to tuck. This might take some time to master so it's best to get started.

#2 Save the Date

If there's a certain college you've applied for and are hoping to be accepted to start researching their cheerleading team and find clinics or the actual tryout date. Most colleges have clinics for high schoolers who are interested in being apart of their squad in the future. Clinics consist of stunting practice, tumbling, mock tryouts, etc. You can also contact the coach and ask any necessary questions you might have.

#3 Be 100% Positive

Before you go overboard with classes and clinics be sure you know what you want so you can put all of your time into pursuing this as a future pass by/sport. Make sure you will continue to love cheer and will be able to progress and make it to your goal. While you're doing this though, don't lose track of what's important: SCHOOL. In order to be a college cheerleader you have be in college, so keep your G.P.A up and make sure to study hard for SAT! Good luck!

Love,
A Cheerleader