- Jul 17, 2015
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If you want a ring, the competitive programs are going to require a lot of time, plus you're going to be in school. And if you think school cheer is your only option, then prepare to be on the sidelines too. I don't know how feasible it would be to work your through school unless you can make super good money as a tumbling instructor.
But if you want to cheer I would start emailing coaches of teams you think you can make (and cheer competitively on, just because you make the team doesn't mean you'll make it to the competition mat) and see what scholarship opportunities they have. And since you could be moving cross country, look for places where you could teach tumbling.
Though since you're willing to move for school, why not do the same for all star? Unless you're dead set on a UCA/NCA collegiate ring, it just seems like it would be easier to get on an international team and work as an engineer. Less time commitment (no classes and sideline) but still get to compete and probably make more money. That's just my opinion though...
I'm honestly more interested in All Star, but I'm concerned about an engineering job not being flexible enough to do an all star team. If I was going to school it wouldn't be an issue.