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Tips to Memorize Your Routine

Team Xplore

May 6, 2015

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You probably hear it all the time: cheerleading is so easy. This type of comment usually comes from someone who has never been a cheerleader. The truth is, cheerleading is a very difficult sport. You must memorize cheers and dance sequences. You also have to know how to make the motions. It is not something that everyone can do without practice. However, there are some tips that you can use to improve your skills and become a better cheerleader over time.
Memorizing and practicing your routine is extremely important because cheerleading is about muscle memory. The more you practice, the better you will become. In order to practice, you must know your routine. That is where you must memorize the steps, moves and words. Everyone learns in a different way. If you need to write things down, bring your notebook and write down the sequence. If you learn by repeating the motions and seeing the routine, get as close to the instructor as possible during the learning process. The trick is to find out what works best for you and your learning style.
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Whip That Cheer Hair Back and Forth

Team Xplore

May 4, 2015

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How to make sure your competition hair looks as great as your performance for the judges. Other than having enough hairspray to handle wind from jet turbines, there are a few practical ways to keep your hair out of your face for during a competition. With this being said, we've provided some excellent information so that your hair not only stays out of your face during tumbling passes, but also looks terrific to the judges and the audience. Messy hair can distract the judges from your execution, and may also draw your personal focus away from your routine. Hair Tips: Having the same outfit may not be enough, so many cheerleading squads choose to have their hair in uniform as well. Your coach will probably give you any guidelines or instructions for how you hair should be styled, but here are some quick pointers to ensure that during competition all you need to worry about is your routine and not competing against fly-away hairs!

Don't wash your hair the night before competing. Hair with a little more dirt from the night before is easier to

Are You Taking On Too Much?

Team Xplore

May 1, 2015

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Being a member of a cheerleading squad is a huge commitment. You have to give time, energy, and a great attitude to practicing and performing day after day. Whether you are a varsity cheerleader or part of a performing cheerleading squad, knowing when you’re overcommitted, or taking on too much, is really important. Some people push themselves way too far, which can affect not only your cheerleading performance, but even your everyday life. When you’ve taken on too much, other things slip - even stuff you care about. You may find yourself with less time for studying, friends, and yes, even cheering. Of course, everybody reacts differently to having too much on their plate. Here are some questions you can ask yourself to see if you might have a little too much on my plate: Am I having fun? When someone is taking on too much, they will often no longer enjoy their activity. You might find yourself resenting cheerleading practice or even your friends for taking up too much of your time. Part of the lack of enjoyment might come from not 100% “being there.” For

Get a Job: Balancing a Job with Cheerleading

Team Xplore

Apr 27, 2015

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Cheerleading can be strenuous and time consuming, can’t it? When you aren’t practice long, difficult routines for hours after school, you’re cheering at games or going on long trips to competitions with your cheerleading squad. If that weren’t enough you still want to make a little money on the side so you can have financial independence from your family, but you feel that you don’t have the time to work. It may seem overwhelming, but once you adjust to your schedule, it’s an achievable goal! With a little organization, you can be a cheerleader and gain that financial independence you seek.

To start, evaluate how much time you actually have for a job. Look at your cheerleading schedule for the months ahead and see which days you have to practice, go to games or compete. Add up how much free time you have versus the amount of those hours you want to spend working. Make sure you budget enough free time for yourself so you don’t spread your time and energy too thin.

Next, look into what jobs you want and can apply for. If you