Reality is tough. Not every girl who tries out for a cheerleading team is accepted. When you are a young teenager and this happens, it can seem like the end of the world. I recently received a message from a girl who had just been rejected from her high school cheer squad. She was desperately unhappy. This is how I responded to her. (Some info has been altered to protect confidentiality.) (more…)
Dance anyone? The Philadelphia KiXX professional indoor soccer team is looking for dancers to join their team!
If you are interested, here are the details:
Tryouts will take place on Thursday, July 22, 2010 at 1776 N. Broad Street in Philadelphia. There is a $20 registration fee and you must be 18 or older to audition. Bring your dance resume and wear shorts or briefs and a crop top; tights are optional.
Here is the schedule for the day:
5:30 pm . . . . Registration
6:15 pm . . . . Warm-up
6:45 pm . . . . Across Floor
7:00 pm . . . . Choreography
8:00 pm . . . . Judging
If you are selected, you will perform during games for the Two-Time Champion Philadelphia KiXX professional indoor soccer club!
For more information or to register for the KiXX Dance Team Tryouts, visit www.kixxonline.com or call 1-888-888-KIXX.
Cheerleaders, cheer coaches and cheer parents often write to me with all sorts of questions about the mental game of cheerleading and I am happy to respond!
Recently, I wrote about a cheerleader who was getting ready for tryouts and who had lost her confidence. She had been on the squad for the most recent season but was worried about the stiff competition for this year. She wanted help getting her confidence back.
I made several recommendations and am happy to report the result (in her words): (more…)
What happens when a cheerleader needs to build up her confidence fast? In this case, the cheerleader is someone who successfully made a varsity team last year as a freshman and hopes to be accepted again this year. But this year, the competition is tougher. How can she boost her confidence in 4 days? (Tryouts are this weekend.)
Well, this is how I responded to this athlete’s question: (more…)
Some cheerleading squads are limited in terms of how many athletes can be accepted. This can lead to frustration and heartache for those who don’t make the team. But – don’t give up!! Consider that there are many factors that go into a coach’s decision to create a team. Your job is to figure out what you need to do to get accepted this time! (more…)
Occasionally I get emails from disgruntled cheerleaders who are unhappy that they did not get chosen for a particular role on a squad. A typical message states that someone else was picked for a position (often it’s the flyer) and that the person who was selected is not really that good so “why was she selected and not me!!”
The complaint is usually about fairness or the seeming lack of it. The cheerleader wants to know what to do about the situation. This is how I reply: (more…)
Cheerleaders are known for their smiles. At tryouts, the judges will notice if you are connecting to the audience (the judges) and if you are smiling. This may seem like a no-brainer but when you are nervous or when you are deeply concentrating on something, your smile can disappear.
Some cheerleaders wait until the last minute to get help preparing for tryouts. While this certainly is not recommended, there are a few things you can do to help you get ready. One girl wrote to me the day before her audition! Even so, she was able to implement my suggestion and she made the team!
Again – I do NOT advise that you wait till the last minute but if you do, consider these tips: (more…)
Many schools are in the process of holding tryouts for their cheerleading squads. This can be an anxiety-filled time for those of you who hope to make the team. (more…)
It has been a little over a year since I launched Confident Cheerleading and my success is due to readers like you. As an expression of my thanks and to commemorate our national day of gratitude – Thanksgiving, I am offering a special price reduction on 2 of my programs.
For a short time only – until Monday, November 30th – I am offering each program for $20 less than the normal investment of $67. That’s right…instead of $67, you only pay $47!
And – as an extra special bonus, I will offer a complimentary telephone coaching session to anyone who invests in either of these programs! Simply let me know you have purchased a program and we will arrange a time to talk about anything related to the mental game of cheerleading!
Here are the 2 programs:
The first program is The Mental Game of Cheerleading: Training for Competitions. This is a comprehensive step-by-step mental skills training program to maximize success in cheerleading competitions.
This 2-CD audio program plus 40-page Action Guide provide you with everything you need to break through barriers, immediately improve concentration, eliminate distractions, and transform your performance.
This program will change forever the way you practice and prepare for competitions. For more information please go to the Products section of this blog or http://www.confidentcheerleading.com/competitions/.
The other program is The Mental Game of Competition: Training for Tryouts! This is a complete mental skills training system that will maximize your success on tryout day. It is a 2-CD audio program plus a 54 page Action Guide loaded with practical information and worksheets – all designed to help you get on the team you want!
Please see the Products page on this blog or go to http://confidentcheerleading.com/competitions/Tryouts-Product.html
This is my way of thanking you for your interest in Confident Cheerleading.
Whether you invest in one (or both!) of my programs or not, I truly am grateful for your continued support. I hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Warm regards,
Pamela (Dr. Pam)