Cheerleader. It’s
what you’ve wanted for as long as you can remember. Being out there showing
your spirit, stunting, and performing routines. You have always wanted to be a
cheerleader and now here is your chance. The only thing standing between you
and that uniform are the dreaded Tryouts. Sigh, tryouts. Even the word itself
is scary and nerve-racking. But there is no need to be nervous. Tryouts are a
time where you get to show off exactly why you would be an amazing cheerleader.
But to calm those nerves a little here are 6 tips on how to nail those
cheerleading tryouts.
1.
Know what you’re getting into.
Cheerleading
is a lot of work and a huge time commitment. There are practices, games,
competitions, and so much more. Make sure that you are ready to make the
commitment to cheerleading. It’s a good idea to sit down and talk to your
parents and make sure that they are on board with your decision. Make sure they
are willing to help you make the commitment to cheerleading.
2.
Start early.
Cheerleaders need to have good
stamina so getting your butt in gear beforehand is key. You can start by working on your flexibility.
But never force the flexibility, doing so can cause serious injury to your
muscles and tendons. It’s all about being safe. Next build those muscles and work
on your tumbling skills. Maybe take a gymnastics class to perfect those skills.
Never work on your tumbling alone either, safety is key in cheerleading so make
sure you always have a buddy while working out.
3.
Ask for advice.
Talk to current or past members of
the squad. They always have valuable advice on what you should work on to nail
your tryout. Maybe you can schedule time to work with them on basic moves or
the routine. Remember, they have gone through the nerve racking tryout process
just like you’re going through so listen to their advice.
4.
Practice. Practice. Practice.
Depending on the format and schedule
of your tryouts, make sure you go to all clinics leading up to the tryout and
pay attention! The coaches will be watching how well you are paying attention
and taking it seriously. Make sure to keep practicing the routine and the cheer
basics when you get home. Practice is extremely important. But sometimes when
you get home from the clinic you can’t remember everything that was taught, am
I right? Well, practice with other people trying out, that way you can all work
together to nail the routine.
5.
Get Sleep and Eat Well.
Getting a full night’s sleep will help you to
be more alert and focused throughout clinics and tryouts. If you don’t sleep
well that night, you will tend to be sluggish and lack energy during the day.
Cheerleading is all about high energy so make sure you get that sleep! Eating
right also plays a huge role in your energy and performance level. Make sure
you’re eating right leading up to the tryouts and on the day of. You don’t want
to eat anything that will decrease your stamina or slow you down. Also, don’t
eat right before you tryout, this could cause an upset stomach.
6.
Confidence.
Everything is done better with
confidence, isn’t it? This is probably the most important tip we have. As a
cheerleader you need to be enthusiastic, positive, and confident. This is what the judges want to see. Confidence
will help to give you the courage you need to get up in front of them and lay
it all out on the mat. And if you make a mistake, don’t stop, keep going and
keep smiling. Don’t let the judges know that you messed up, this happens all
the time, but the key is to not let it screw you up just keep going.
So leave those nerves
behind you and show the judges exactly what you’ve got. If you don’t make the
team, it’s okay! Don’t beat yourself up about it. There are so many other
activities you can join and have fun doing. Or keep practicing throughout the
year to be even better for the next tryout. We wish you the very best of luck!!
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