Mistakes don't always have devastating consequences. In fact, judges are more impressed with positive comebacks. Judges must make difficult decisions based on viewing numerous participants in a short period. However, judges know that not all will present good performances, but many will demonstrate the potential to be outstanding cheerleaders. It's like you control their destiny.
Parents also suffer through the tryouts.
We just talk to each other outside. Ultimately, it's the coach who is the bearer of good or bad news. Even though I have no part of the selection process, I somehow feel responsible to those who didn't make the squad. Many years I have seen candidates work hard for a year, come back and make the squad. Tiffany Skrmetti is a student at D'Iberville Middle School and a member of The Sun Herald Teen Board.