Cheerleading Tryouts – Why are they Scary?
Cheerleaders write to me about how scared they are about tryouts. So, what’s so scary about tryouts?
It seems it comes down to 3 categories: 1) doubts; 2) concerns about outcomes; 3) concerns about failure.
Today I’ll begin to look at doubts.
Doubts are those little negative conversations you have with yourself that undermine your confidence. A typical example is wondering if you’re good enough to get on a squad.
Lack of accurate information and listening to gossip can feed doubts. It’s interesting to me how many people want to be cheerleaders but have no idea what the requirements are for the tryout. No wonder they’re anxious!
The other situation is when people rely on “information” from friends that isn’t information at all but only gossip and hear-say.
Your best bet is to see if there is an information packet available from the coach. Often there is. If not, ask to see the coach or some reliable current member of the squad. You will want accurate, reliable information.
With information, you have a road map for preparation. With good prep, you will perform better.
Remember – spectacular preparation precedes spectacular performance!
More on doubts and how to manage them in my next posting.
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Anyone going to Myrtle Beach this weekend? I will be there, attending Cheer Ltd Nationals at Canam.
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