Cheer Tryouts: Update

This weekend was absolutely exhausting because of tryouts. I am so sore, bruised, and tired that it's crazy. However, I think we've got a really talented team for next year and I'm so excited! It's somewhat small-- 25 people. But honestly, I would rather have a small, hard working, talented team, than a big, lazy, and inadequate team. Today was also pretty nostalgic for me. This was my last cheerleading tryout ever, and that's so hard to believe. Cheerleading has been such a huge part of my life for my three years in college! It wasn't as exciting to see my number on the final cut list this year as it was three years ago. But I was with a few rising freshman who saw their numbers on the list and were so happy they were crying, jumping up and down, and hugging. I remember that feeling like it was yesterday and I wish I could go back to that moment-- truly one of the best feelings in the world. It's awesome to know that something you've worked so hard for has paid off and that you have finally reached your goals. 

I'm excited to get to know my new teammates in the upcoming season and to build a close-knit bond that my team really needs. I'm now looking forward to a summer filled with six weekend practices (Saturday and Sunday), one five-day UCA college camp, and one "hell week" which is the week right before school starts. (Oh and working two jobs and taking one summer class, plus the GRE and all the necessary preparation). We've got a lot of work to do, but I can't wait!