Try-out Tips!

Try-outs are going to be here before we know it! They are quickly approaching and I want everyone to be as prepared as possible. This is a very stressful time for some kids so I am going to give you a few tips to try and ease the nerves.




1. Attend prep clinic if possible          Make sure that any open gym or clinics that your school has you are at! This shows that you are dedicated and that you really want to be part of the program. This also allows you to meet other people within the program. You will have a feel for how the program is run before you try out. It is also great because the coach will know you before the try out process begins!


2. Throw skills you have mastered
A coach never wants a try out athlete on their team. These are athletes that only throw skills at try outs. When trying out make sure you are only doing skills that you have mastered and can maintain through out the season. You also don’t want to get hurt before even making a team. When throwing a skill that you haven’t mastered yet you increase your chance of injury. If you have never tried a standing tuck before, try outs is not the best time to just go for it.


3. Look the part
No coach wants you to show up to try outs looking like you just rolled out of bed or you are coming back from the beach. You don’t need to look like you are going to prom though either. What you picture an All-American cheerleader to look like is probably how you should appear at try outs. A very clean look with natural make up, hair pulled back with a bow and an appropriate outfit. Putting on some red lipstick won’t hurt either :)


4. Have fun 
When you have fun doing something it shows on your face and makes it much more enjoyable for you and a coach to watch. Most teams that win national championships say that the performance that they won with was the most fun they every had. When ever a team has their best performance it tends to be when they have the most fun. The same will occur when trying out. If you have fun and do your best then there is nothing else you can do and it is up to the coaches if you want the team.


5. Be confident
It is a lot easier said then done I know, but the most important thing is to not be nervous and to be confident. You will be throwing skills that you have mastered so you shouldn’t be nervous about that. Right after learning the dance and cheer, make sure you practice it a lot! Memorize it and then practice, it will become muscle memory. Confidence shows in every step you take. Be so confident that you rub off onto others.




Remember you do cheerleading because it’s fun and you love it. Show the coach why you belong on the team and have fun! Smile big! I wish everyone the best of luck! If you have any questions or want more tips just ask! 

Introducing Intern Sabrina Gouldsbury!

THIS IS ME! 

Hey Y’all! I am Sabrina, and I’m super excited to see what this summer has in store for me. I am arising junior at High Point University in North Carolina. I am majoring in exercise science with a concentration in health and wellness. This past April I completed my 15 year cheerleading career with living out my dream of competing with Cheer Extreme. I am very eager to learn everything that cheer360 is going to offer me this summer!

I babysat a younger athlete not long ago and they wanted to know me better so we played a fact game. I will give you guys these facts so you can get to know me too.

1. My favorite sport other then cheerleading is lacrosse.
2. I am very outgoing.
3. I am not good with social media.
4. I got diagnosed with Arthritis at 13 years old.
5. I cheered at four different all-star gyms.
6. I don’t have a favorite competition, but UCA, Cheersport, and Worlds is at the top of my list.
7. My favorite color is pink.
8. I really don’t like Halloween at all!
9. My favorite dessert is frozen yogurt.
10. I am a southern at heart.
11. I love the sun.
12. My natural hair color is light brown, but I would rather be blonde.
13. I am the biggest Disney fan ever!
14. My dream vacation would be to the Greek islands. 
15. I don’t have a favorite movie.
16. My favorite food is Chinese food.
17. I can’t imagine my life without cheerleading. 
18. My favorite t.v. show is either Gossip Girl or Once Upon A Time.
19. I am and always have been a backspot. 
20. I have two brothers. 
21. My favorite part of a routine is the pyramid.  

My flyer from the past two seasons and I being worlds ready!

2014 Varsity Spirit Fashion Show Recap!

     The 2014 Varsity Spirit Fashion Show took place in Nashville, Tennessee, and featured many different styles, fits, and athletic wear for all different types of cheerleaders. The fashion show displays styles for camp wear and uniforms for both the collegiate and high school levels.

     This year’s trends in campwear include bright neon and pops of color. Have you noticed the increasing bursts of color, not only in cheerleading, but in all athletic wear and on athletes everywhere? Most of the tee shirts feature many graphics and fun text fonts pleasing to the i (get it?)

     This season in cheerleading uniforms, grey is the new black! As a fashion enthusiast, black will never be out of style, so I don’t know what Varsity is trying to do here.

     Uniforms have evolved over the many existing years of cheerleading. In 2014, it appears that uniforms are all about geometrical lines while still maintaining cleanliness. (So my thing) However, there is also the opposite side of the spectrum, where uniforms are metallic or have a one shoulder detailing.

     Some uniform materials incorporate special motion flex, body hugging, and performance-driven technologies, so that cheerleaders are stylish without compromising comfort. Personally, I love these features because I can actually breathe when I have my uniform on instead of thinking about how great it will feel when I take it off!

     What's YOUR favorite style?! What do you think about these trends for the year of 2014? Watch the video or look at the catalog if you’re interested in finding out more of this years’ cheerleading trends! Comment below and let us know!

Xoxo,

Ally, Senior CLB Fashion and Beauty

http://varsity.com/event/1682/art/1753/varsity-spirit-fashion-show

http://www.varsity.com/event/1686/2014-varsity-spirit-fashion-catalog