What kind of personal qualities does a good cheerleader have?
The qualities can honestly vary from competitive squads to noncompetitive squads. They really have to be driven and willing to work a ton of hours–more than any other sport. Unfortunately, they don’t reap the benefits that some of the other athletes do. It’s not the university’s fault; cheerleading’s not an NCAA sport. Cheerleading is a sport that has progressed quickly in the last few years. There’s always a lot to learn, because skills have increased. É You have to be very athletic; this is the sport with the fourth-most injuries. You also have to be focused and have a lot of interpersonal skills, including trust. If you’re three levels high, you have to trust the people holding you and the people around you. What is the difference between a competitive squad and a noncompetitive squad? When you’re competitive, on top of your school responsibilities–meaning appearances and cheering for games–you have the competition to go through. There’s only the one a year. But I was putting in
