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Jul 30, 2013
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I'm a freshman and I just got onto my high school cheerleading team but I'm a little afraid to go through with it. Aside from it being time consuming and expensive, I'm not a fan of all the the drama. I feel like at the gym, even if you and your teammates disagree, you're still some sort of family at the end. With highschool cheer I just think that it's a completely different atmosphere. And some people would tell me to ignore drama starters and do what makes me happy but I don't want to draw too much attention to myself and have to spend anther four years at this school.

I'm also really afraid of being dropped. We are doing choreography at my gym with trained coaches teaching us but I feel like so many things can break a bases concentration like drama.
My coach says it's might be a bad idea and my mom is wary of it but I really do want to try it I'm just not sure what to expect . I don't want to quit the team and have teachers hate me/no be doing a physical activity but I also don't want to quit during the season if it doesn't work out. I have a few more fears but I'm typing this on my phone and it isn't coming out properly (sorry if the last few paragraphs don't make sense I can't actually see them- but yeah I just want rains advice.


They call me a flyer, but first you have to throw.
 
Just wanted to say that my phone cut off the bottom half of the message and won't let me edit it so if there's something that's confusing because it's spelled wrong I can correct if for you or something since my phone won't let me edit it.


They call me a flyer, but first you have to throw.
 
Don't let your fear of petty drama stop you from doing HS cheer. High school cheerleading is a great experience! If a base drops you because of drama then she isn't mature enough to be a cheerleader, and that's not going to happen to you. Is your high school like a big drama pot or something? What's with all the drama worries?
 
Our junior high squad has had tons of drama this year. My cp is a back spot and she would probably die before she let her flyer fall. She had times when she despised her entire stunt group, but that stunt is a reflection of her abilities also. So, she will do everything she can in her power to get the stunt up and the flyer down safely.

There is a level of trust that you have to have in your teammates. If you don't have it, maybe you could do some team building exercises together.

ETA: Remember at this point, "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself."
 
Don't let your fear of petty drama stop you from doing HS cheer. High school cheerleading is a great experience! If a base drops you because of drama then she isn't mature enough to be a cheerleader, and that's not going to happen to you. Is your high school like a big drama pot or something? What's with all the drama worries?
Mostly cause there are a few experienced all star girls, and a lot of inexperienced girls who went to try out for the popularity you generally see on movies. At try outs we were jumping and the girl next to me kept kicking me and I had to repeatedly tell her to move up which granted me some snide comments from her friends.
We're also practicing at my all star gym and due to and arm injury I can't base. I've seen what wanting to fly has done to all star girls and I'm afraid of high school kids in general.

And both my mom and all star coaches are wary of it because of the time, money, and possibility of injury. So I'm not sure whether I want to do it plus I have them constantly telling me to quit before the season has started.





They call me a flyer, but first you have to throw.
 
Our junior high squad has had tons of drama this year. My cp is a back spot and she would probably die before she let her flyer fall. She had times when she despised her entire stunt group, but that stunt is a reflection of her abilities also. So, she will do everything she can in her power to get the stunt up and the flyer down safely.

There is a level of trust that you have to have in your teammates. If you don't have it, maybe you could do some team building exercises together.

ETA: Remember at this point, "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself."
Thanks for the reply :) it's nice to hear that there are some great high school cheer girls out there.


They call me a flyer, but first you have to throw.
 
Why did you try out?

If you don't want to fly, could you do another position?

I tried out because I do all star and my friend talked me into it. And I want to fly- I have an arm injury so I can't base anyway- but I don't want drama to come out of it.


They call me a flyer, but first you have to throw.
 
1. Don't quit before you have even really begun
Drama can happen anywhere, any activity, any time (especially with large groups of 12-18 year old girls). Just because you have or don't have drama now, doesn't mean it will stay that way forever . Every program has their own environment, coaches, rules, etc. and each squad within that program will have unique dynamics per year due to the different mix of teammates. You really can't judge it on anyone else's experiences until you try it for yourself, going into it with an open mind. Some years, you will have a good team dynamic. Other years, you will not. While it may not always be easy, valuable lessons get learned from both types of dynamics. Give it a shot before you close your mind to it.

2. The cheerleading universe is big: learn all that you can from different teams and experiences
This is not going to be allstars, where everyone is dedicated and experienced, pulling the cream of the crop from each school district. HS cheer is different...... not in a good or bad way, but just different. You bond through bus rides to away games, having classes together, suffering through early morning practices, etc. and get a true sense of being a part of your community. You see your teammates every day, which can be awesome but it can also be exhausting (much like real siblings, these girls are now your sisters through the good and bad). There will be girls just in it for the cute skirt and title, but they will not last long without that passion for cheer once they realize they actually have to put effort and hard work into the program (1-2 seasons max). You don't have to like every teammate, but you will learn how to work with them every day and avoid drama (a skill that you will use the rest of your life). You have new opportunities such as a chance to be a leader, from leading by example in your school to trying out for captain and gaining true abilities to manage and motivate people. You can also lead by helping less experienced girls on your team grow over several years. The girl that does not have a BHS may be the most spirited, motivational girl on the team, but if you only ever judge her by her physical skills you will never see her strengths and potential. (Again, open mind). If you don't feel like you are safe doing certain stunts yet, then talk privately with your coach and ask to work on more progressions until your stunt group is stable. Express your concerns with the coach and work together to put that fear behind you.

Overall, I would say try it for this first year and see how it goes. You never know what will happen unless you try.

*Note: If you already have decided in your mind that it is not worth your time or it will be filled with drama, that is what you are going to pick out from the experience. Enjoy the good, learn from the bad, and make some great memories on the rollercoaster that is cheerleading in general*
 
I'm also really afraid of being dropped. We are doing choreography at my gym with trained coaches teaching us but I feel like so many things can break a bases concentration like drama.

I wouldn't worry about flying, this is my first year to cheer and I'm a flyer. My bases have their drama sometimes, but I have yet to be dropped. Your teammates should be mature enough to leave their drama out of practice:) High School cheer has been an amazing experience so far! I definitely wouldn't quit!


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1. Don't quit before you have even really begun
Drama can happen anywhere, any activity, any time (especially with large groups of 12-18 year old girls). Just because you have or don't have drama now, doesn't mean it will stay that way forever . Every program has their own environment, coaches, rules, etc. and each squad within that program will have unique dynamics per year due to the different mix of teammates. You really can't judge it on anyone else's experiences until you try it for yourself, going into it with an open mind. Some years, you will have a good team dynamic. Other years, you will not. While it may not always be easy, valuable lessons get learned from both types of dynamics. Give it a shot before you close your mind to it.

2. The cheerleading universe is big: learn all that you can from different teams and experiences
This is not going to be allstars, where everyone is dedicated and experienced, pulling the cream of the crop from each school district. HS cheer is different...... not in a good or bad way, but just different. You bond through bus rides to away games, having classes together, suffering through early morning practices, etc. and get a true sense of being a part of your community. You see your teammates every day, which can be awesome but it can also be exhausting (much like real siblings, these girls are now your sisters through the good and bad). There will be girls just in it for the cute skirt and title, but they will not last long without that passion for cheer once they realize they actually have to put effort and hard work into the program (1-2 seasons max). You don't have to like every teammate, but you will learn how to work with them every day and avoid drama (a skill that you will use the rest of your life). You have new opportunities such as a chance to be a leader, from leading by example in your school to trying out for captain and gaining true abilities to manage and motivate people. You can also lead by helping less experienced girls on your team grow over several years. The girl that does not have a BHS may be the most spirited, motivational girl on the team, but if you only ever judge her by her physical skills you will never see her strengths and potential. (Again, open mind). If you don't feel like you are safe doing certain stunts yet, then talk privately with your coach and ask to work on more progressions until your stunt group is stable. Express your concerns with the coach and work together to put that fear behind you.

Overall, I would say try it for this first year and see how it goes. You never know what will happen unless you try.

*Note: If you already have decided in your mind that it is not worth your time or it will be filled with drama, that is what you are going to pick out from the experience. Enjoy the good, learn from the bad, and make some great memories on the rollercoaster that is cheerleading in general*

Thank you so much this actually helped me a lot and I think I'll try it and see how I like it. I might be too busy with homework to do it anyway aside from my other concerns. Plus, one of my favourite coaches are coaching us and I talked to her yesterday and after that conversation I know that I'll be in good hands. I just need to remember that I'm not trapped in it and that I owe it to myself to say no if things really are starting to stress me out.
 
I'm also really afraid of being dropped. We are doing choreography at my gym with trained coaches teaching us but I feel like so many things can break a bases concentration like drama.

I wouldn't worry about flying, this is my first year to cheer and I'm a flyer. My bases have their drama sometimes, but I have yet to be dropped. Your teammates should be mature enough to leave their drama out of practice:) High School cheer has been an amazing experience so far! I definitely wouldn't quit!


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Thank you so much for your insight. I'm probably not going to quit just yet and it helps to hear input from someone who is doing highschool cheer right now. :)
 
It's my first year cheering and I'm flying. I'm not scared to be dropped per say, but I admit I have a problem with one of my bases. I don't express it. I don't want the drama, but either way your bases should always be there to catch you, even if there is drama between you two or the base and someone else.


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