BENEFITS OF CHEER

Being a cheerleader is more than cheering on the sidelines. Yes, cheerleading requires numerous physical skills and strengths to stunt, jump or tumble, but there is a greater personal development that empowers youth to learn lifelong character skills. Such as: discipline, teamwork and goal setting, all while fostering self-confidence. Cheerleading is much more than practices, games, community events and competitions. It’s about overcoming fears, developing the best version of you, and striving for the upmost potential.

SPORTSMANSHIP
Both success and defeat present important learning opportunities. Cheer teaches athletes to be proud of their successes, accept defeat gracefully, and maintain respect for fellow competitors, no matter the final score.

DISCIPLINE
Cheer requires time, preparation and focus. Cheer training can help you learn discipline in a supportive, encouraging environment and will help you appreciate the direct correlation between preparation, practice and success. 

HARD WORK
Hard work can make all the difference when it comes to being a successful athlete and team member. Cheer teaches youth how to work hard to improve their skills and reach their full potential. This is a life skill that can transcend into any career path down the road.

TEAMWORK 
Athletes learn to work together to set short term and long-term goals and build strategies to accomplish them. Cheer offers a great model to learn the basics of collaboration, cooperation and compromise. 

MENTAL STRENGTH
Mental strength goes further than powering through a workout. The mental strength learned through cheerleading lasts a lifetime, as mental toughness can be applied to everyday situations where the desire to give up is tempting. 

CONFIDENCE AND SELF-ESTEEM 
Standing on a stage or in front of a full stadium is no easy feat. From performing for a crowd, to serving as ambassadors at community events, to working a skill over and over to get it right, cheerleaders build confidence and self-esteem that will carry them through life. 

LEADERSHIP
They are called cheerleaders for a reason, as these individuals often emerge as leaders within their schools and communities. The leadership abilities gained from cheer are hugely beneficial when it comes to school projects, the workplace, and among peers. 

PERSERVERANCE AND DEDICATION
When joining a team, cheerleaders quickly learn that many people depend on them. As a cheerleader, these individuals are making a commitment to their teams, through the good times and the hard times.