Below, we have included the requirements and practice times for both the All-girl and Coed squads. For more information on the VSU Cheerleading program, please feel free to contact us at anytime. Thank you so much.
Dantè Tennant
Head Cheerleading Coach
Valdosta State University
Office: 229.333.5378
Fax: 229.333-5972
Cell: 229.630.6029
cheerleading@valdosta.edu
Hollie Crisler
Assistant Cheerleading Coach
Valdosta State University
Office: 229.333.5378
Fax: 229.333.5972
Cell: 770.380.2424
cheerleading@valdosta.edu
Listed below are a few details that may be helpful in informing you about the two squads.
THE ALL-GIRL SQUAD
The All-Girl team will consist of 20-25 female cheerleaders. The All-girl team competes in the Division II All Girl Division at the NCA Collegiate National Championship, and they placed 3rd in 2008. Below is a list of requirements and the practice schedule for the All-girl squad.
TUMBLING
- Standing tuck (on a gym floor)
- Toe tuck
- Jump sequence to tuck (sequence TBD)
- Standing back handspring tuck
- MINIMUM of a round off back handspring tuck
STUNTS
(performing your respective part
i.e. base, back, flyer)
- Extension, pop down
- Lib, straight cradle (with arched back)
- Stretch, double down
- Arabesque, double down
- Scale, double down
- Scorp, double down
TRYOUT MATERIAL
Both teams will learn:
- The fight song
- Band dance
- Two (2) chants
PRACTICE SCHEDULE
- Monday 5-7:30 PM
- Wednesday 5-7:30 PM
- Friday 3-5:30PM
- Tuesday and Thursday workouts time TBD (workouts are for an hour in the weight room with the strength and conditioning coaches)
THE COED SQUAD
COED will consist of 30+ male and female cheerleaders. This squad competes in the small coed division (16 girls & 4 guys). Most stunts will be performed "All-girl" style with a main base, secondary base, and a back. In the NCA Collegiate National Championship, the COED squad placed 2nd in 2004, 6th in 2005, 4th in 2006, 2nd in 2007 and 6th in 2008; the coed team also received a full paid bid to NCA Nationals in 2007 and a partial paid bid in 2008. Below are a list of requirements and the practice schedule for the COED squad.
TUMBLING
- Standing tuck (on a gym floor)
- Toe tuck
- Jump sequence to tuck (sequence TBD)
- Standing back handspring tuck
- MINIMUM of a round off back handspring tuck
STUNTS
GUYS
- Back spotting (All-girl style) or main/secondary basing
- Toss to hands
- Extension
- Lib
- Stretch
GIRLS
(performing your respective part i.e. base, back, flyer)
- Extension, pop down
- Lib, straight cradle (with arched back)
- Stretch, double down
- Arabesque, double down
- Scale, double down
- Scorp, double down
TRYOUT MATERIAL
Both teams will learn:
- The fight song
- Band dance
- Two (2) chants
PRACTICE SCHEDULE
- Monday 5-7:30 PM
- Wednesday 5-7:30 PM
- Friday 3-5:30PM
- Tuesday and Thursday workouts, time
TBD (workouts are for an hour in the weight room with the strength and conditioning coaches)
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