AES Cougar Cheerleading
Cheerleading 101: the Basics
Coaching Exercises Skills and Drills Stunting Tumbling
So you want to be a cheerleader?
Cheerleading should be about having a positive and supportive attitude, school spirit and enthusiasm. No question about that. But there is also a tremendous physical aspect to it. The pages listed above will give you the low-down nitty gritty on the most essential elements that every cheerleader from beginner ankle biters on up to adults should master.
Trying out soon?
As far as requirements go, if it is a very athletic and competitive
squad you will want to start exercising for
strength, flexibility, and endurance. You will probably need to take a
tumbling class, and also want to start
working on motions and jumps as well.
When tryouts come you should wear school or gym colors and very natural
looking make up. Be enthusiastic about trying new things. Be prepared with your
best jumps, your own
cheer,
dance counts, and interview answers (not all schools
and gyms require those last three things, however, and have you learn their material instead).
Keep your motions tight
and smile, smile, smile! Remember, coaches aren't just watching you for your current skills, they are also looking to see if you have the potential to grow. And they are keeping an eye out for how well you work with others, too.
Here are some
more tips and pointers for the big day!