Coed Squad Tryouts


Cheering at game Requirements for Coed Squad Tryouts

Female Requirements

Stunts
Toss extension
Toss liberty
Toss stretch/full down/double down
Optional stunt

Tumbling
Standing tuck
Jumps to tuck
Jumps to backhandspring tuck
Layout and/or full to tumbling requirements
Optional running tumbling skill

Male Requirements

Stunts
Toss extension
Toss liberty
Cheering at game Toss stretch/full down/double down
Standing tuck and optional tumbling skill
Optional stunt

PLEASE NOTE :
These are the minimum requirements; however, the MTSU Coach reserves the right to request any additional skill. While many athletes may be able to demonstrate these skills, the MTSU Coach is looking for perfection in execution and potential.

Items Needed to Tryout:

  • There is a $20.00 application fee for all Spirit applicants. Checks can be made payable to MTSU Cheer.
  • Proof of enrollment or acceptance to MTSU
  • Tryout Application
  • Consent Form/Proof of Insurance

    Mail application & fee to:

    MTSU Spirit Program
    Attn: Doug Daigle
    Middle Tennessee State University
    Campus Recreation Center
    PO Box 556
    Murfreesboro, TN 37132

Video Tryouts

Video tryouts are accepted. Please send the following to the address above if trying out by video:

  • Video -  segment should include:
    • Tumbling (standing, running)
    • Jumps
    • Jumps to tumbling
    • Coed stunting (toss stunts, best possible)
    • Body positions in air (stretch, scale, scorpion, etc.)
  • Stunts for video must be performed on hard foam (not spring floor).
  • A picture>
  • $20 tryout fee
  • Tryout Application
     

More Information
Contact the Spirit Office at 615.494.8907 or Doug.Daigle@mtsu.edu for more information.