How to Get Named Cheerleading Captain

Last Updated: December 8, 2022

Have you dreamed of being cheerleading captain since before high school? Think you have what it takes to lead your fellow cheerleaders? Well, with the right attitude and some effort, you'll be named cheerleading captain in no time! Follow these tips and you will be well on your way to becoming a fabulous captain!

Steps

1
Make sure you can do all the stunts, jumps, and cheers that you have to do. Do them with a great attitude that will encourage others to follow your example. The thing you need to remember is that the captain is usually but not always the best cheerleader.
2
Stay flexible. Always stretch before doing any stunts. It's important that you have stretched out your muscles because you don't want to pull a muscle.

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3
Be loud and full of energy. When you're shouting a cheer, make sure to shout it loudly and proudly.
4
Get good grades.
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Always smile. That is so important to do because you won't be seen if you don't smile.
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Be Nice to all your team-mates. They're the ones who will vote you in.
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Just be confident that you are captain material and you just have to show them what you got.
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Wear appropriate clothes. Wearing appropriate clothes for all games, competitions, and practices is a must.[[Image:Get Named Cheerleading Captain Step 8.jpg|center|550px]
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Don't be false when complimenting other members of your team, make sure you're being genuine
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Ask your coach for tips on how to improve. This will show them that you are fully committed.

Community Q&A

Question

What should I do if a squad member is acting improperly at the game?

Community Answer

Talk to your coach about it, especially if it's not the first time she's done this. Maybe she needs to realize her actions are being seen by the whole student body and that they are reflecting every member of the cheer team.
Question

What do I do if I'm not flexible and can't straighten my knee all the way? I feel like I'm not cheerleading material?

Community Answer

All you have to do is try, even if it hurts a bit. Practice makes perfect.
Question

I've worked really hard to be a cheerleader and I can do a flip and other stuff, but I can't do a handstand. The coach said if I can't do a handstand by next month I'm off the team. What do I do?

Community Answer

First, work on doing it against the wall. That will help you. Also, if you work on arm strength that will help. Don't forget to point your toes, that helps with balance. Look up instructional videos on YouTube for more help.