It’s Cheerleading Tryouts Time Again!
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.
If you are getting ready for tryouts, you might want to check out my older blog posts about this subject. Go to the right and scroll down to Tryouts and you will be taken to the posts for that category.
For today, I’d like to write about attitude. As athletes prepare for tryouts, they tend to focus on technical skills, overlooking the importance of attitude.
What do I mean by attitude? It’s your overall demeanor; it’s the way you interact with other cheerleaders, the coaches and judges; it’s not only what you say but how you say it (tone of voice); it’s all the non-verbal ways you communicate.
Put yourself in the coach’s shoes for a moment. Would you prefer someone who is technically proficient but who acts smug and entitled or who pouts and sulks? Or – would you prefer an athlete who might be a little less technically adept but who is eager to learn, friendly, and cooperative? Most coaches would choose the athlete with the good attitude.
A nice thing about this is it is completely under your control. It is your choice so choose wisely!
If you would like more detailed information about how to prepare for tryouts, take a peek at my training program - The Mental Game of Cheerleading: Tryouts! It consists of 2 audio CDs plus a 50 page workbook. You have the option of investing in the 2-CD package or get the digital version for much less!
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