- Aug 18, 2015
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Have you tried having a parent meeting with her face to face? Ask her IN FRONT of mom and Dad why she would "want to be benched" if she's so "excited to cheer"? SHE will be forced to answer for her behavior in front of YOU and them...rather than go home and manipulate the situation (as some often do) ALSO...I can't stress how important documentation is...(signed by the individual getting punished acknowledging they understand the reason they are getting a reprimand.... It covers your buns when the cheerleader comes back and is saying "what?! I don't remember that?! I don't understand... I'm just out there giving my best"... Really, b/c you signed and acknowledged that you weren't giving 100% on multiple occasions....?! Last, not sure what "benching" is for your squad....sometimes it's considered an easy "day off with great seats to the game"... I make sure NO cell phone, no talking to "friends".... No snacks with the exception of meal break... And no crowd interaction until game is over...if any are violated another benching will follow. Ugh, I really hope everything works out for you... This type of thing can cast a shadow on a really great season. Best of luck... I know every squad is different :/One asked to be benched. I wish I could just remove... before I do that, I need to clear w/ AD and explain b/c she is a head case, to the point she is saying she doesn't want to cheer, but her family has no idea, they are constantly telling me how excited she is, so for me to not be perceived as the bad guy, I need to clear first to show that I am doing the right thing. UGH