Coaching. By far one of the best experiences I have had in my lifetime. Some moments of coaching give you the highest highs of your life and sometimes when the practices are hard, the girls hate you, and parents wont get off your back you never want to go back into the gym. But there is something about the face of an athlete when he/she accomplishes a new skill that makes you come back for more.
I work with three teams. I am the Head Coach of the Varsity Competition Cheerleading Team at Western Albemarle High School. I also volunteer head coach a Senior Level 1/2 All-Star Team at CSS All-Stars as well as summer volunteer assistant coach a Youth Level 2 All-Star Team at Elevations All-Stars. I coach girls aging from 6-18 and I wouldn't change a thing. Each athlete has their own quirky amazing talents that you have to appreciate. I have "Perry", a middle school aged girl who loves photography and telling stories that last for hours. One they call Tiger, a eight year old, who is constantly caught dancing in the mirrors in the gym. And I can't forget about D, one of my high school girls who made me cookies for helping her simply get through this past year of school.
I love each of my girls in their own very special way and as the seasons start up for each of the teams, I can't wait to see how they grow up and achieve new skills!
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