Scholarship Plans

There are't nearly enough cheer scholarships. I want to start one once I graduate (and have money). Requirements:

• High school senior
• Must have 3.0 GPA or higher (verified by submitting a transcript)
• Must have verification of being on the varsity squad by some form of documentation (ie: roster) 
• Must have a letter of recommendation from coach
• Must include community service activities 
• Must include cheer resume video (on flash drive)
• Must attend an accredited university the year after graduation
• Scholarship due October 1. You will be notified of results February 1. 

The Well-rounded Cheerleader: I am looking for 2 cheerleaders (1 male, 1 female) who have a true passion for the sport. I want to award cheerleaders who have the whole package: jumps, stunts, dances, tumbling, cheers, community involvement, cheer involvement, good attitude, good grades. 

Most Dedicated Cheerleader: I am also looking for one cheerleader (male or female) who may not be the best on their squad but they have the most spirit, dedication, and love for the sport.

Cheer video resume:

• Name
• Birthday
• Address
• Phone number 
• College you plan to attend
• Name of squad you are currently on
• Scholarship applying for
• Best jumps, tumbling, dances, stunts, cheers, sidelines (where applicable)
• Number of years you have been involved in cheer
• What cheer means to you
• Your favorite part of cheer
• Any cheer awards won

Cheer Homework

I just read that to be a good athlete you need to be a student of your sport. At first I didn't understand what it meant. Then it hit me. It means that to be a good athlete you need to study your sport. Football players do this I know. They have their games recorded and after the game the coach goes through the plays highlighting what they did well or poorly. The coach uses the video as a learning tool so the athletes can see what they did wrong. I've wanted to do this with my squad for years but it never got accomplished. I want to take the videos as a learning opportunity to the next level. I want to have my girls do cheer homework. What is that? Well I was thinking of having the girls watch YouTube videos on something they are struggling with, like a jump or a stunt. Or maybe have them e-mail me a YouTube video and time in it of a stunt they would like to try. Or a dance that is cute. Maybe have the girls send me music suggestions for the next dance. I want their brains constantly thinking of cheer. Everything in their life should revolve around it or they aren't dedicated enough. If you aren't dedicated enough to be a student of cheer, then why are you involved in the sport? This sport requires immense passion and I ask that of my athletes.