22-23 SMHS Cheer Weekly Preview

MONDAY 08/29/2022

• ALL TEAMS PRACTICE 3:30PM-5:30PM
• Comp Team Pre-Tryout Parent Meeting @ 6PM in the SMHS Cafe

TUESDAY 08/30/2022

• LATE START
• Comp Team Tryout Clinic 4:00PM-6:00PM

WEDNESDAY 08/31/2022

• ALL TEAMS PRACTICE 3:30PM-5:30PM

THURSDAY 09/01/2022

• JV AWAY GAME vs. STEELE CANYON @4:30PM Bus leaves at 2:30PM
• V AWAY GAME vs. STEELE CANYON @7:00PM Bus leaves at 5:15PM

FRIDAY 09/02/2022

• COMPETITION TEAM TRYOUTS @4:00PM in Cheer Gym

SATURDAY 09/03/2022

• FRESHMAN HOME GAME vs. STEELE CANYON @10:00AM

Did you miss our Gear Knight back in May? It's not too late to order some SMHS spirit wear before football starts next week!!! Sizes S to XXL! Order yours today before we sell them all!!!

San Marcos Cheer Spirit Wear Order Form

Email: andrea.vandeusen@smusd.org
Website: smhscheer.com
Location: 1615 West San Marcos Boulevard, San Marcos, CA, USA
Phone: (760) 705-4629

The month of September is the 9th month of the Gregorian calendar, but it is also a period of great transition. In September the last days of Summer are spent and the cool Autumn season begins. With the changing leaves and lower temperatures, the autumn equinox takes place. September is also home to many national and international holidays, including, Independence Day, National Grandparents' Day, Mexico's Independence Day and the beginning of Oktoberfest in Germany.

The two zodiac signs associated with the month of September are Virgo and Libra. People born from September 1st to September 22nd are members of the Virgo sign. As one of the zodiac's most understanding and caring signs, a Virgo can be easily spotted by their innate compassion. For those born from September 23rd to September 30th, they are members of the Libra sign. Those born under the Libra sign can be identified by their organized and harmony-driven personalities.

VARSITY

Brea R. 9/07

Baye U. 9/07

Gabe C. 09/11

JUNIOR VARSITY

Gaby L. 09/12

Bree H. 09/14

FRESHIES

Brooke B. 9/05

If your athlete is planning to participate in the competition team PLEASE attend the pre-tryout meeting!

PLEASE VISIT www.smhscheer.com under TRYOUTS tab for more information!!

Education: University of Oklahoma, University of Central Oklahoma

Choreography Style: Flashy, Visual, Clean, Collegiate, Fast, Innovative, Game Day

Athlete/ Coaching Experience:

Athlete: University of Oklahoma 2005-2006 | University of Central Oklahoma 2004-2006, 2008-2009

Coach: Westmore High School 2008-2015| University of Central Oklahoma 2013-2017| Tuttle High School 2011-Present

Notable Achievements:

University of Central Oklahoma Coach | STUNT National Champion 2012, 2013

University of Central Oklahoma Coach | NCA All Girl DII National Champion 2016, 2017

Tuttle High School Coach | NCA Nationals Grand Champion 2016

UNEXCUSED MISSED PRACTICES/EVENTS:

• If you leave practice early: You will sit out for the same amount of time you leave early and collectively this can add up over time.

• If one practice is missed= Verbal explanation of violation, warning against future consequence and cheerleader will show up at the next scheduled game in full uniform and sit out a portion of a game with her/his coach. However long will be up to discretion from the coach.

• If two practices are missed= Verbal explanation of violation, warning against future consequence and cheerleader will show up at the next scheduled game in full uniform and will sit out the entire game and meet with the athlete and parent to discuss disciplinary action, probation, and action plan.

• Continuous absences will result in removal from the program. Please do not commit to our team if you can not attend practice regularly

Sam is a senior member of the varsity cheer team, varsity captain, and this will be her fourth year in the SMHS cheer program. Here are some interesting things to know about our girl Sam:

Favorite color: Yellow

Favorite food: Sushi

Hobbies: Crocheting

Favorite sport(s): Cheer and Football

Someone I look up to is my mom and brother

Accolades/Awards: UCA All-American and Varsity Cheer Captain

When I grow up I want to be an FBI Agent or a Forensic Scientist.

Two words that describe you: Smiley and Happy

Elizabeth is a sophomore member of the junior varsity cheer team and this will be her first year in the SMHS cheer program. Here are some interesting things to know about our girl Elizabeth:

Favorite color: Blue

Favorite food: Pizza

Hobbies: Going to the Beach

Favorite sport(s): Cheer

Who is someone you look up to most? I look up to both of my parents the most because they have taught me important things about life.

When I grow up I would like to be a doctor.

Awards/Accolade(s): I've won NCA twice

Two words that describe me: Kind and Funny

Lily is a freshman member of the freshman cheer team and this will be her first year in the SMHS cheer program. Here are some interesting things to know about our girl Lily:

Favorite color: Blue

Favorite food: Pasta

Hobbies: Hanging out with friends

Favorite sport(s): Sideline Cheer

Who is someone you look up to most? I look up to my dad

When I grow up I would like to be myself.

Two words that describe me: Energetic and Clumsy

Take it from an experienced Team Parent: There are some pro tips and tricks of the trade that will help you get through the season with the information and extra “stuff” you need to survive.

PRO TIP: OVER COMMUNICATE

Communicate. Then communicate again. Then communicate the same thing in several different ways (a post in your group chat, an email, an in-person meeting, etc.) You’re not being a bother. Some people didn’t see it the first time.

PRO TIP: MAKE SURE EVERY ATHLETE GETS THE “EXTRA THING”

Always account for one or two athletes from your team who will not be able to contribute additional money for the things listed above. You never want families to feel forced to contribute toward extra things. We also don’t want the burden to fall on you as the Team Parent to spend extra cash.

PRO TIP: PACK A COMPETITION DAY SURVIVAL KIT

At the beginning of the season, pack a bag of supplies you might need on competition day. It will definitely come in handy, and you’ll be the hero!

PRO TIP: TAKE CARE OF YOUR COACHES

When it’s a busy cheer weekend and you know your coach has been at the gym for hours and hours, offer to bring them Starbucks. On competition days coaches are usually there for 14-16 hours or more. Offer to bring them food on your way in.

If you have several coaches on staff, have them fill out a fun form each season, so you and your fellow Team Parents know what their favorite things are!

PRO TIP: KNOW WHO YOUR HELPERS ARE…AND THEN DELEGATE!

There’s always at least one crafty parent that will help you make gifts on a budget. There’s always the hospitable parent who will organize and host team bonding events. There’s always a parent who’s a rockstar with hair and makeup. And there is always the parent who will make sure you have a Starbucks, too.

PRO TIP: HAVE PARENT ONLY BONDING EVENTS

Do this while your kids are at practice and you can have adult time, getting to know one another. It doesn’t have to be fancy: get together for happy hour, go bowling; some of my favorite parent bonding time has just been in the lobby of the hotel where we’re staying during a travel weekend!

PRO TIP: ONE PARENT TAKES THE VIDEO

Delegate ONE PARENT to take video for your team on competition day. Ideally, this should be a parent who is not on your team. This way, they can take the video from a better vantage point, and all the team parents can be present for their athlete and cheer the team on.

Hey There Knight Cheer Fam!

Welcome to the start of week 3! First round of home games are officially under our belts! Thank you to all of our team photographers for taking some amazing shots of our athletes! Thank you to the team volunteers for serving those yummy Chimichangas from Cocina del Charro!! Huge thank you to the moms who volunteered to help sell tickets at the games! I know that was a bit chaotic but I truly appreciate you holding it down! Lastly, as always; THANK YOU to my booster moms!! I feel extremely blessed to have such helpful and supportive parents involved in the success of this program!

Competition Cheer Team Tryouts are here!! 08/29 will be the informative parent/athlete meeting, 08/30 will be the tryout clinic and then final tryout will be on 09/02. Please see the above flyer for more information.

Our next big fundraiser is Cheer with a Knight on 10/13. Please reach out to Booster Co-President Jami Hainey and VP of Fundraising Jen Aldrich if you are able to volunteer with this event! jamihainey@yahoo.com jenthebrat@aol.com

For those of you that purchased warm ups, they should be here VERY soon! If you purchased pictures, we should be getting those in the next couple of weeks according to the photographer. Please check the calendar for our next Booster/Parent meeting!

If you have not joined the BAND yet, please do so as soon as possible! The Band APP is officially our new mode of communication.

Looking forward to a great week!!

Remember to Keep it Classy and GOOOOO KNIGHTS!!