As many cheerleaders are just beginning practices for the 2014-2015 season, I thought that it might be a good idea to give advice to those of you who are on a team and are placed in new stunting positions that you haven't really experienced before.
I was a backspot on my last team. Tuesday was my first practice in the base role. It was hard at first, and I was scared. Basing is so much harder than it seems. However, I accepted the challenge and continued to work. After a while the concepts became easier to grasp and it was more fun.
If you're placed in a new position, it's not the end of the world. I'm going to be a freshman, which means I've never had experience with my coaches before. If you're in the same situation, let me remind you that it's not the end of the world. They haven't seen you stunt before, and if they feel like you would be better in a different role, they will put you in a different role.
If you aren't happy with your new position, I understand. I know that it sucks to not be a flyer, if you really wanted to, or whatever. But remember why you wanted to be on your team. Stunting is only ONE aspect of cheer. There's much more to love. Find your shining moment in another facet of cheerleading. Maybe you'll become a powerful tumbler, or your jumps will defy every law of physics. Maybe you'll have the best facials, or be the fiercest dancer.
Hope you enjoyed this post! Comment requests!
Talk to you Monday!
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