2008-2009
CHEERLEADER OF THE YEAR
Megan Meier
Heat Athletics Sussex,
WI
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Your
Name:
Megan Meier
Your
Team Name/ Level:
Heat Athletics Firestorm/ Small Senior Level 5.
Your
Hometown:
Oak Creek, WI
Years
Cheering:
5
Do you
play any other sports?
Yes, I've played softball for 6 years.
How did
you get started in competitive cheerleading?
My sister Missy joined an all-star team at a local gym. She loved it and
asked me to try it and now it is my life.
How
much time do you spend training per week?
For my competitive team, I spend 2 days a week but my high school team
is usually 4 or 5.
Your
favorite part of the routine and why?
My favorite part of the routine is the opening because it always looks
cool and it sets the bar for the whole routine.
Your
proudest moment or greatest accomplishment.
My proudest moment was competing at the
Cheerleading Worlds in Orlando, FL.
I was able to meet cheerleaders from New Zealand and see the amazing
talent this sport has.
How
would you explain the sport of competitive cheerleading to someone who
has no idea what it's all about?
Competitive cheerleading is a sport of great endurance. It is all about
teamwork. If one person does not do their job then it will show in the
team performance. It is 2 minutes and 30 seconds full of amazing stunts,
jumps, tumbling, dancing, and enthusiasm.
What do
you think are the three most important characteristics a competitive
cheerleader must posses?
They would need determination to get the skills they desire, confidence
so they can learn new skills without freaking out when they have to try
something new, and being able to work well with your teammates no matter
what happens.
What
has been the hardest skill for you to master, and how did you accomplish
your goal?
My hardest skills were my standing full and double. I worked on them
all of my free time whether it was on my trampoline, in my yard, or
going to the gym extra to make it perfect.
In your
opinion, what is the one thing that makes a team successful?
I notice that when my team does not work together we will not hit at
practice and we end up doing it more times then we should, so I think
being able to count on each of your teammates is the best thing for
every team.
Outside
of cheerleading, please describe your perfect day:
My perfect day is hanging out with my friends just relaxing and not
thinking about anything but having fun.
Your
favorite:
Color:
Hot Pink
Food:
Tacos
Movie:
Fired Up
Song:
Come on get higher By:
Matt Nathanson
Book:
Twilight
Subject
in school:
English
