Cheer Team Disruptions: From Resignations to Recoveries

It’s not always smooth sailing when you’re on a team. Whether someone is quitting, stepping down from their leadership role, or complaining, such drama can take a toll on even the most spirited of cheer squads. Whether you want to quit the team, complain about a negative teammate, or are just needing to recover after a disruption, read on: If you need to resign as a coach or captain, leave maturely and considerately. Remember, your decision affects an entire team! Give enough notice as you would any other job and don’t leave on the fly without any explanation.Follow our other dos and don’ts here. Maybe you don’t want to quit the team, but you’ve got a problem with one of your teammates. She’s bossy, rude, lazy, or something that bothers you. Complaining to your coach about a teammate is tricky. Before complaining, consider this, which will prevent any misunderstandings or further drama within the cheer squad. As much as you may not be able to imagine not being a cheerleader, that’s not the case for everyone. For some, they may discover that cheerleading isn’t for them. If you’ve decided that cheer isn’t for you, follow our tips for quitting your team. Just because you’re on the squad, doesn’t mean you can’t get kicked off. Being on a team is a privilege, not a right. While some reasons may seem obvious, others may not be so clear. Here are a few reasons why a cheerleader could get kicked off the team. If any of the above happened to your squad, chances are you’re in need of recovering and rebuilding your team’s spirit. If your team suffered a shift in leadership or team members, it’s important to not let the change affect your team’s performance for the rest of the season. By knowing how to recover, you can move on and learn from the situation to come back out on top. Has your squad ever experienced such a hardship? How did you handle the situation?