Dear Prospective Valdosta State University Cheerleader,

Thank you so much for your interest in the cheerleading program here at Valdosta State University.  VSU cheerleaders are part of the exciting and competitive Athletic Department at Valdosta State.  VSU cheerleaders not only provide sideline support at Blazer Football home/away games and Basketball home games, but they also compete in NCA's Collegiate National Championship held annually in Daytona Beach, Florida.  In addition, both squads participate in a variety of activities and community service programs designed to promote student spirit and participation both on campus and throughout the community.  Cheerleaders are also required to uphold a minimum grade requirement of 2.0.  We are currently having success in the classroom with a 3.10 cumulative team grade point average.

VSU cheerleaders will be hosting a tryout clinic on March 21, 2009 from 1PM to 5PM.  The tryout clinic is designed as a practice to get prospective VSU cheerleaders prepared for what to expect at tryouts.  Prospective VSU cheerleaders will be able to stunt, tumble, learn tryout material, etc. with members of the current squads.  For a clinic registration form and/or for more information, please visit our website listed below.  Tryouts for the 2009/2010 squads will be held April 19, 2009.  Tryouts will be held at the VSU P.E. Complex and will begin at 10AM and end at approximately 6PM.  Tryout videos are accepted (not recommended) with a valid excuse for not being able to attend. Please contact Head Coach Dantè Tennant or Assistant Coach Melissa Smith for more info.

THE COED SQUAD
COED will consist of 20+ male and female cheerleaders.  This squad competes in the small coed division (16 girls & 4 guys). Most stunts will be performed "All-girl" style with a main base, secondary base, and a back.  The small coed team was awarded the Best All-Around Team at NCA 2008 Collegiate Summer Camp in Myrtle Beach, SC.  The team received a FULL Paid Bid to NCA Collegiate National Championship to be held in Daytona Beach, FL on April 9 – 10, 2009.  Below are a list of requirements and the practice schedule for the COED squad.

THE ALL-GIRL SQUAD
The All-Girl team will consist of 20+ female cheerleaders.  The All-girl team made their debut appearance at NCA Collegiate Nationals in 2008.  The All-Girl team placed 3rd out of 24 teams in their division and they also received the Innovative Choreography Award.  This summer at NCA Collegiate Summer camp, the team received a Partial Paid Bid to NCA Collegiate National Championship to be held in Daytona Beach, FL on April 9 – 10, 2009.  Below is a list of requirements and the practice schedule for the All-girl squad.

Dantè Tennant
Head Cheerleading Coach
Valdosta State University
Office: (229) 333-5378
Fax: (229) 333-5972
Cell: (229) 630-6029
cheerleading@valdosta.edu

Melissa Smith
Assistant Cheerleading Coach
Valdosta State University
Office: (229) 333-5378
Fax: (229) 333-5972
Cell: (404) 217-9659
melissmith@valdosta.edu