Cheerleading: More Than A Sport
Louie Bruno
Ms. Nava
Advanced Composition P.3
17 August 2016
More Than a Sport
I am almost positive that if you asked more than half the population what their thoughts and opinions on cheerleading are, they would start off with the stereotypical view of pretty girls who jump around and yell for a sport, in which they have no idea what is going on. But, cheerleading is so much more to me, as a cheerleader a word like leadership takes on a whole new meaning. On the sidelines, in the classroom and in the community, cheerleading has given me experience with problem solving and taught me how to become a leader. Cheerleading has brought me a family, an escape from the outside world, and a reason to wake up every morning.
When you become a high school …show more content…
The “cheer family” is almost better than the family each of us have at home. Whether we are at practice, in school, or bonding through a team sleepover, it truly is one of the closest, tight-knit group of girls that I have encountered. With spending multiple hours through the week and even more throughout the years, you begin to learn more and more about each teammate, their fears, what makes them happy, and of course the latest drama between each cheerleaders friendships and love lives. But these multiple hours spent each week also come with arguments and disagreements. Whether there is bickering over counts, or tears through frustration of stunts not hitting there is always a breaking point, but just like any family, we stick together and push …show more content…
To me, cheer has taught me to be a well-rounded person. And although I’m just now getting the hang of it, having cheer four days a week, plus the out of nowhere added practices, has definitely taught me to balance my school, social, and athletic life. While my final year in high school is coming to an end, I hope my cheerleading career is only just beginning. With the major impact it has had on me the past years of my life, I hope to furthermore my experience in college, and who knows beyond that. With the friends made and the memories I’ve experienced with my team, I really do believe that cheer is more than just a
Ms. Nava
Advanced Composition P.3
17 August 2016
More Than a Sport
I am almost positive that if you asked more than half the population what their thoughts and opinions on cheerleading are, they would start off with the stereotypical view of pretty girls who jump around and yell for a sport, in which they have no idea what is going on. But, cheerleading is so much more to me, as a cheerleader a word like leadership takes on a whole new meaning. On the sidelines, in the classroom and in the community, cheerleading has given me experience with problem solving and taught me how to become a leader. Cheerleading has brought me a family, an escape from the outside world, and a reason to wake up every morning.
When you become a high school …show more content…
The “cheer family” is almost better than the family each of us have at home. Whether we are at practice, in school, or bonding through a team sleepover, it truly is one of the closest, tight-knit group of girls that I have encountered. With spending multiple hours through the week and even more throughout the years, you begin to learn more and more about each teammate, their fears, what makes them happy, and of course the latest drama between each cheerleaders friendships and love lives. But these multiple hours spent each week also come with arguments and disagreements. Whether there is bickering over counts, or tears through frustration of stunts not hitting there is always a breaking point, but just like any family, we stick together and push …show more content…
To me, cheer has taught me to be a well-rounded person. And although I’m just now getting the hang of it, having cheer four days a week, plus the out of nowhere added practices, has definitely taught me to balance my school, social, and athletic life. While my final year in high school is coming to an end, I hope my cheerleading career is only just beginning. With the major impact it has had on me the past years of my life, I hope to furthermore my experience in college, and who knows beyond that. With the friends made and the memories I’ve experienced with my team, I really do believe that cheer is more than just a