I'm trying out for cheerleading at my school. I'm sooo nervous!!!?
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I'm a cheerleader too, I know how you feel..I live in a small southern town where football is life and all the girls love to be cheerleaders. We have over 200 girls tryout every year and we also only take 12-15. But the best thing I can tell you to do is smile non-stop, show tons of spirit, practice what they teach you, and most importantly be a confident in yourself and you should do great!! good luck
639542
No you wont be. Just be nice to everyone and you will be fine. I was nervous as hell but it went fine. What you see on TV doesnt really happen. No one throws people in trash cans. You will do fine. Just smile and be friendly.
978679
Hey, that's great you are trying out for cheerleading! And you sound very prepared, but just some tips for tryouts...\n\nBe fit, on time and enthusiastic. Be prepared and alert to follow instructions. Keep a \npositive attitude. Always have a smile on your face! \n\nListen to your captain/instructor. Don't play around with other people too much, I mean, be friendly, but this is serious work. Pay attention to steps you will be asked to follow, because you will learn something and then you have to preform it on the spot!\n\nDon't be late for ANYTHING. Show up 3 hours early if you have to! 3 hours LATE will piss them off for sure!\n\nBe sure to stretch real good before and after tryouts. Don't attempt moves unless you already know them or have trained for them. It will cause injury and annoy other team mates.\n\nNEVER be afraid to ask a question (it's better than not knowing and making a fool of yourself), but don't say something like "I can't do this", no one needs - nor likes - a quitter, and that will send you packing SO fast.\n\nIf you make a mistake, move on and don't cause attention. Have tight moves and high jumps, and cheer LOUD!\n\nGet lots of rest the night before, don't try and do too much physical activity the day before besides stretching or practicing a rountine, bring snacks and lots of water, don't wear jewlery, don't wear makeup, don't chew gum, keep your hair puled back, and most importantly keep that smile and passion!\n\nI hope you have fun and make the squad! Good luck!
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Its always good to break the ice with a joke or witty remark. Dont worry about being nervous and shaky, if you are doing a speech for school everyone knows what you feel like. Be your natural self - dont try to be extremely proper or news anchorman like. Just be yourself, study what you wanna say, so you dont have to use to many notes. Use gestures and mimik where appropriate.
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Nervousness results in you breathing shallow. That makes if feel like you're choking and that will make you more nervous. Focus on taking big, slow breaths, both in and out. This will keep you from getting breathless, which may affect your dancing, and it will keep you from getting really, really, nervous.\n\nPreparation and knowing in advance what is expected of you, where the practice will be etc, will also make you less nervous.\n\nPrior to the audition, if you can, check out the place where the audition will be held, so you know how long it takes to get there and you can plan accordingly. Being late/lost will make you even more nervous. You don't have to know the place inside out, but I find if I know where the bathrooms are and the stage is and where people are sitting, I do much better.\nI like to arrive early, so I set up and warm up without being rushed.\n\nAlso, before the audition, practice a couple of routines so you know them inside out. Everyone gets stage fright. Even the pros. But if you really practice your routine or routines, even if your brain freezes in stage fright, your body will know what to do. \n\nBe on time (preferably a little early) for your audition. Be prepared. Be dressed in our outfit, with your hair and make up already done. Be polished.  Be professional.  Yes, you're only 15 or so, but showing that you've practiced and prepared on an adult level will give you an advantage.\n\nThen,do your thang!Knock 'em out! Show them how much you've been practicing and preparing. Show them your energy and your skills! Show 'em what you can bring to the team. When you are done, as you leave, it's not a bad idea to thank the people you've auditioned for. Tell them "Thank you for the audition, I hope we can be teammates." and SMILE!\n\nAnd if you don't get a spot on the team, take some time to go talk to the coach and ask him/her what you can do to improve your routine so you can get on the team next year. I'm sure they'll offer some pointers. An added bonus is that if you show you are serious, they'll remember you.\n\nGood luck!
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You should wear what you usually wear.  If it's something "professional", great.  If not, that's great too.  I had people show up for my first class in sweats and a tank top - and they were some of the most interesting, and most successful, people in the class.  It's not about what you wear, it's about the attitude you present.  Don't be afraid to introduce yourself to the people you're sitting next to - odds are they're just as nervous as you are.  Ask them where they're from, what they're majoring in, why they chose this college, etc.  Class is one of the best places to meet new people - and it's always nice to know people in your class, should you miss a day, or need help with homework.  Most of all - have FUN!  College is some of the best years of your life - don't waste them being nervous!
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Study more and give me ten and we can all be happy. Seriously, I understand, you are just nervous. Buckle down and put your mind to it!\nGood Luck To You!
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Speak to the cheerleading coach.  Let her know you really want to be there, but have a prior commitment with the track team.  Then ask her if there is a time you can learn what will be taught.\n\nIf you word it correctly, she'll know you are serious when you say you're going to do it.  Coaches appreciate knowing they can count on their entire team, when they give their word.
526208
It's all about Cheerleading. If you don't believe it's a sport try out for it. it'll cahnge your mind. It's hard work see for yourslef.
213208
its natural 2 b nervous....i met my online frend & was nervous 2.just b ur usual self.dont try 2 b sum1 u r not.same goes with ur dress.dont try 2 wear sumthing which is extraordinary but since u havent worn it b4 u r uncomfortable....tht will show in ur attitude.just b like u r & u'll do just fine.......best of luck
814175
yeah...i am SO a cheerleader..the coolest around. to get better on your toe touches, start at the ground and them jump up. i will show you later. it's something courtney taught me.
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hi. i am a very nervous person myself. there is nothing wrong with you. your just very nervous. i am trying to get over it myself at the minute. You just have to change the way you look at things. Say if you made a mistake... just think to yourself this is not a problem and carry on with what you are doing. We are all human and we all make mistakes at the end of the day... just change the way you look at things. I hope i have helped a bit.
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Dear dear teenager, \nI went to private school all 14 years of my education and I loved it.  If you were popular at your private school I feel certain that you will be fine at your new school.  Here's the thing: you are nervous about being in a bigger group.  I went to school with the same 100 or so people for over a decade, and I still got nervous every year on the first day of school.  Was I wearing a cool outfit?  Was my hair ok?  Everyone has these kinds of feelings.  What you need to worry about most at this time in your life is who you are and what you consider important in your life.  The groups or "clicks" at this new school may totally be something that you are not into, and that is nothing to be ashamed of I assure you.  Be yourself dearest, and you will be great I am certain.  Don't be afraid to be who you are and how you act.  \nBE YOURSELF -- everyone will love you\n\ngood luck
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You shouldnt be scared but its okay that you are.  i would be scared too.  Just keep in mind that you are still yourself and that eventually you will meet people.  Dont change yourself to get friends.  Also, when people meet you and see that you are new they might try to suck you in.  Dont get lost in the wrong crowd.  My friend was new to the school and he simply just acted like he wa sthere all long and made new friends the first day that he came.  but we arent all like that.  So good luck.
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Ok, when I was in middle school, I was scared for the longest because I thought they were going to make us shower. I was one of the lucky ones because some schools don't shower. But I still had to dress in front of people, and alot of people still have to shower. I'm not going to lie to you and say it isn't embarrasing. But I PROMISE YOU THIS. EVERYBODY just like you is thinking about this. Everybody is scared, this and that. If you DO have to shower, don't think your going to be the only one embarrassed. Even if you weren't, alot of guys don't want to see anything dangling anyways. It will be awkward for a while, but pretty soon it will be ok, whether your showering or dressing. Just keep your head up, avoid looking around too much, and don't do it fast, that gives it away, just do it smooth and don't go slow, just do it at a steady pace. There is nothing I can say that will make you feel better, just like when I was entering high school. It's just one of those things..... Like when you were scared on your first day of school, going to be scared on your first day of high school, nothing will prepare you for any of that, it's just one of those things you have to actually go through, and when you look back on it, it won't be all that fuss that it originally was.
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good thing. just stay true to yourself! i found cheerleading has made me more confident in myself and more outgoing.
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I'll give you tips for preparing and for tryouts.\n\nBe fit, on time and enthusiastic. Be prepared and alert to follow instructions. As k cheerleaders on the team for tips.\nFind a good gymnastics center in your area, and have skills such as back-hand-springs, aerials, front tucks, back tucks...\nUnless you are really tiny and are going to be a flyer, you need to get some muscle and lift some weights at least 3 times a week. Your going to be lifting PEOPLE and WEIGHT for every stunt. \nHave a solid jump.\nRUN. Fun a few miles every week. Start off at 1/2 a mile and work your way up. You need to train yourself or else you will get exhausted real fast. \nStrengthen your core. 50 sit ups a day will improve jumps and stunting.\nKeep a positive attitude. Always have a smile on your face! \nListen to your captain/instructor.\nDon't be late for ANYTHING.\nPractice 5 times a week.\nBe sure to stretch real good before and after tryouts. Don't attempt moves unless you already know them or have trained for them. It will cause injury and annoy other team mates.