Why You Should Stay in Tumbling—Even After Making Your School Cheer Team

So, you made the school cheer team—congrats! 🎉 That’s a huge step in your cheer journey. But before you hang up your tumbling shoes, we want to talk about why continuing your tumbling training is one of the smartest moves you can make.

1. Tumbling Helps You Keep Your Spot

School cheer tryouts happen once a year, but skills are evaluated all season long. Staying in tumbling ensures you maintain your technique, power, and timing—so you’re never at risk of falling behind or getting replaced.

2. School Practices Aren’t Enough

Most school cheer teams focus heavily on cheers, chants, and game day performance—not on skill progression. Tumbling classes are where you build and perfect the skills that truly make you stand out.

3. It Prepares You for College Cheer

If you have goals to cheer in college, tumbling is non-negotiable. College teams want athletes with strong, clean tumbling. Keeping up with classes now means you’ll be more prepared—and more competitive—when it really counts.

4. Stay Strong, Safe, and Confident

Tumbling classes include strength, flexibility, and conditioning work that helps reduce injuries and boost confidence. You’ll feel more prepared for every jump, pass, or stunt your team throws your way.

5. It Shows Commitment

Coaches take notice of athletes who continue to train outside of required practices. It shows drive, passion, and a willingness to grow—all qualities that build great leaders.