Hello! Jill Markley here, owner of Supernatural All Stars, an organization designed to bring high quality cheerleading, dance and tumbling instruction to Central Massachusetts and beyond.
Today I’d like to tell you why cheerleading is the greatest sport in the world. Sometimes, when people think about cheerleading, they think about the outdated idea that existed in sidelines cheers and pom poms. Today the sport encompasses pure athleticism – athletes must be strong, able to lift, throw and catch other athletes. They must be able to jump, tumble and execute floor routines alongside high level gymnasts.
Cheerleaders have flexibility that is eye popping, rivaling that of circus performers. They need to dance and perform as if the work they are doing is easy and fun. The entire 2 minute and thirty seconds of unbelievable skills is complete without a drop of sweat or a hair out of place.
Athletes who decide to dive into this sport are disciplined, hard working and dedicated to their sport. To truly be successful they train 4-5 days a week in classes, lifting weights and in team practices. The work that they put into a routine that will be over in a heartbeat and must be delivered with nothing less than perfection is truly awe-inspiring. But ask any cheerleader today and they will tell you the work is worth it. Ending your routine knowing it hit is a feeling like no other.
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