Tryout tips!!!!!

Yes its tryouts time even though some of you just got done working all year long with only a few weeks break to now have to start all over again. Some of you may have already had tryouts some of you may not have had them yet but here is a few things to remember before going into tryouts. Most importantly stand out from the rest they look for people who are sticking out.

 When learning cheers or chants stand near the front
 Be sharp and go full out every time when showing off your skills especially when you are doing it in front of the judges.
 Be willing to try new positions when it comes to stunting without getting an attitude and be willing to work with different groups. Even if it isn’t hitting still try hard to make it hit so the coach can see you are trying.
 PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE…. After learning things at tryouts go home at night and practice what you learned so when you come back it shows you have worked on it and that shows dedication and show how bad you want it. Also work on skills during down time at tryouts.

What coaches look for at tryouts when picking their team?
 Coaches not only look at skills they look at their determination and their ability to learn skills.
 They look for commitment and someone who arrives on time to tryouts is ready to go with shoes on, hair up, no jewelry on and someone who shows how bad they want to be on the team by practicing.
 Show you are confident and willing to prove you will do anything to be on this team.
 Coaches want to improve their team over the year so taking constructive criticism is well looked at.
 Make the coach remember you, first impressions are always the most important.
 Looks for someone who makes eye contact.
 They look for girls that catch on to things quickly and adjust to changes easily.
 Most importantly someone that is there to work hard but have fun at the same time.