Watch American Idol and learn from the contestants. Those kids are fighting
for their dream with everything they’ve got. If you do the same, you’ll always
come out a winner!
Mental Preparation
Do you think American Idol contestants get onstage without so much as a pep
talk? No way! Same goes for you.
Practice your cheers and routines until you can do them in your sleep.
Speak in positives. "I can’t wait to be on the squad!" or "When I’m on the
cheerleading squad..."
Develop a daydream where you ace the try-out. Replay it over and over until
you’re ready to live it!
Grooming
You’ve learned from your Secret Guru, know what the look is for the
cheerleaders, and are doing what you can to achieve it. But have you gone that
extra mile? Those kids on American Idol have someone coaching them through their
grooming – pay attention to these little but important details on your own.
Only leave the house looking your best.
Invest in a manicure, self-tanner, or teeth whitening. Learn what looks best
on you.
Make your hair your best feature. Short or long, find the right products to
keep it shiny and smooth.
Sometimes life isn’t fair and even if you did everything right, you may not
make the squad – this time! If that happens...
Persist. Work even harder to make it next year.
Attend the games and cheer for the squad.
Volunteer for fundraising activities.
Make yourself indispensable and the cheerleading squad will have no choice
but to realize how dedicated you are. One day it will pay off. After all, Clay
Aiken came in second to, ah, Reuben who?
You Can Do It!
Good luck. You’re on your way to inspiring a stadium full of fans! With hard
work and enthusiasm, anything is possible. I’m rooting for you!