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I think I need to coach with you some day!And now I'll actually respond, though everyone already said what I was going to say pretty much...
I do it because cheerleading saved me. I was an outcast who never had a place anywhere in life except on the competition floor and on the stage of the music hall. Stunting and performing were the only areas in my life that my parents could look at and say "wow, she really excels at this." Without that sense of importance, belonging, self, etc, I would not have made it past high school. I started as an alternate to varsity my sophomore year, and all the others scoffed at me and wrote me off, as if I had nothing to contribute to the team. Then, one day, I saved their buns when a girl called out sick the morning of competition. I was the only alternate, and I hadn't missed a single practice or game or competition all season. It killed me to sit there and watch them have all the fun, but I continued holding onto the hope that my day would come, and it did. The flyer had a fit, "I'm not stunting with her." etc.... all because I was "of the nerd persuasion." The coach actually said this in front of me "What do you want me to do? She's the only option left." Guess whose stunt hit that hadn't hit all season? Guess who became permanent base for that group? Guess who suddenly got respect, and became the most in-demand base and back on the team for the next two years?
On the outside, I looked like nothing. All I needed was a chance to show what I could do. This is why I coach. I coach for that kid who no one wanted to give a chance, for that kid who just isn't good at anything, but may really have the heart for it, for that kid who is just a little different from all the others, and just needs someone to believe in them, etc. I will always believe that this is a sport for everyone- if you're shy, tall, short, big, small, loud, etc. It builds so much character and provides so many opportunities for growth. It's truly amazing<3
I think I need to coach with you some day!
On the outside, I looked like nothing. All I needed was a chance to show what I could do. This is why I coach. I coach for that kid who no one wanted to give a chance, for that kid who just isn't good at anything, but may really have the heart for it, for that kid who is just a little different from all the others, and just needs someone to believe in them, etc. I will always believe that this is a sport for everyone- if you're shy, tall, short, big, small, loud, etc. It builds so much character and provides so many opportunities for growth. It's truly amazing<3
Im glad that this thread was made because I have been contemplating whether or not to come back next year or just retire. But I have decided that I will be at my teams try outs. I will forever remember the feeling that I had when I came off the floor after hitting at spirit sports. I will also not end my cheer career on an injury. I have so much to learn and accomplish.