I personally would rather have a group of dedicated, hard working girls with minimal experience than a squad of snots with lots of talent. Often the girl on the team with the least amount of natural ability, but a good work ethic will surpass her teammates. Look for cheerleaders that love to cheer, not those who want to parade around in a short skirt and wear a jacket with a letter. To do this, you must have your judges be involved in the whole tryout process so each girl s entire personality can be evaluated. One more note, the most talented cheerleader is not necessarily going to be the best captain.
Some squads choose the girl with the highest score to be captain.
I advise against that. It is better to choose someone yourself, perhaps after the season has begun, to be captain. You can better evaluate your squad then, and pick the best person for the role. Then everyone can have a shot at being a leader. All rights reserved.