I Tried Out For Cheer! Results: Who Made The Cut?

Try out season can be one of the most stressful times of the cheer season – for coaches, cheerleaders and parents! This season, we recruited 2 cheerleader hopefuls and their parents to record their try out experience and share their tips with our readers! We followed a high school cheerleader hopeful and an All Star cheerleader hopeful (and their parents) through the process and now we’re ready to reveal the results! High School Cheerleader’s Point of View Q. Did you make the team? A. Yes! Q. What has this experience taught you in general, and what has it taught you about cheerleading? A. It was a great experience that taught me a lot about different sports in general. Cheerleading, I learned, is a lot of fun and seems like you can get really close to the girls on your squad, just like synchro. Q. What advice do you have for other girls that are thinking about trying out for cheerleading? A. Be confident. If you go in thinking that you won’t make it, you won’t perform as well. Cheer requires a lot of athleticism and a lot of mental stamina, too. Q. What are you most looking forward to for the season ahead? A. I’m looking forward to learning new things and making new friends as I start my high school career. I can’t wait until I get to perform at my first football game. Parent’s Point of View Q. What has this experience taught you in general, and what has it taught you about cheerleading and school athletics? A. I view cheerleading more as a sport now that I have seen what my daughter has had to learn in order to try-out. I see her being more positive with her friends. It’s interesting how the Cheer Coach specifically stated that “cheerleaders are held at a higher standard” – which I understand the Coach meant that she wants the girls to act kindly, respectful and nice to everyone even when they are not wearing their uniform. Q. What advice do you have for other parents that have children that are thinking about trying out for cheerleading? A. Tell your daughter to take a few tumbling classes, view some youtube videos on how to try-out and buy some cheer shorts! Q. What are you most looking forward to for the season ahead? A. I’m so exited that SHE MADE IT! The following Saturday after posting the new cheer squad on the High School website, 2 varsity cheerleaders came to our house and welcomed our daughter to the team, brought her a donut and a yard sign that said “A Cheerleader Lives Here!” – of which my daughter immediately did an Instagram on her Facebook! I am looking forward to my daughter taking cheerleading serious as a sport, and learning everything she can. I am hoping she stays on top of her grades first and enjoys her high school experience as a cheerleader. All Star Cheerleader’s Point of View Q. Did you make the team? A. Yes! Q. What has this experience taught you in general, and what has it taught you about cheerleading? A. If you work hard and believe in yourself, you can succeed! Q. What advice do you have for other girls that are thinking about trying out for cheerleading? A. Always take your moves step-by-step and never stop working on your technique. Q. What are you most looking forward to for the season ahead? A. Learning a new routine and performing it for competition at Disney World. Parent’s Point of View Q. What has this experience taught you in general, and what has it taught you about cheerleading and school athletics? A. I learned that though it is hard, there are times where I need to step back and focus on being an athlete’s parent, and stop being a coach. Q. What advice do you have for other parents that have children that are thinking about trying out for cheerleading? A. Private lessons or a pre-tryout class are a good idea – and they will help you and your daughter get a better idea of the commitment you’ll need to make so you can decide if it is something you can do. Q. What are you most looking forward to for the season ahead? A. I’m looking forward to all of the competitions, especially the big one at Disney!