Cheerleader Sayings

Cheerleading Wisdom

• Cheerleader sayings that indicate the true meaning of cheerleading fall under the category of cheerleading wisdom. Cheerleading wisdom sayings refer to the higher ideals of cheerleading -- spirit, determination and accomplishment -- to motivate cheerleaders to practice and work hard. Some cheerleading wisdom sayings with anonymous authors include:

  A good cheerleader is not measured by the height of her jumps but by the span of her spirit.

  A good coach helps their cheerleaders see what they can be rather than what they are.

  Any man can hold a girl's hand, but only the elite can hold her feet.

  Cheer-ability is a talent for deciding something quickly and getting everyone in the stadium to do it.

  Cheerleaders are the only ones who know how to fly high and reach their goals at the same time.

  It's not the glitz of the uniform that matters, but the spirit that shines within it.

Cheerleader Inspiration

• Quotes that inspire cheerleaders to work harder and practice more when their energy levels may be flagging are cheerleader inspirational sayings. If you want to write your own inspirational saying to inspire your squad, think about the end goal of the squad's challenging practice sessions and cheerleading-focused lifestyle. It might be to win the championship, or it could be just to really get the crowd going at the next football or basketball game. Channel that end goal into your inspirational saying so that your squad remains focused on the big picture. Some examples of inspirational sayings for cheerleaders include:

  In any other sport, if you miss the catch all you lose is the ball.

  It doesn't matter whether you win or lose the game, it's how loud you cheer.

  Just because cheerleaders don't run across goal lines, slam-dunk basketballs or hit home runs -- doesn't mean they can't change the score.

Cheerleading Pride

• Cheerleading pride sayings can inspire a squad to unite based on everything they have in common -- similar dedication to cheerleading, the same goals and comparable skills. Cheerleading pride sayings can also respond to myths and stereotypes about cheerleaders by putting a positive spin on the sport and its participants. Write or print cheerleader pride sayings on posterboard or t-shirts for your next pre-rally party or team meal to remind your squad why they cheerlead, and why they should be proud to show it. Some examples of cheerleader pride sayings with anonymous authors include (Ref. 1):

  I run like a girl, jump like a girl, and pop 10 feet into the air like a girl!

  If football is so great, why does it take a squad of cheerleaders to excite the crowd?

  If she cheers, chants, flips, tumbles, yells, stunts, jumps or just plain has spirit, she's a cheerleader.

Competitive Cheerleading

• The world of competitive cheerleading is one where the most dedicated, united and skilled team will take home the trophy. Cheerleading competitions are notoriously difficult to win, and it can be discouraging for a hardworking squad to arrive at a competitive meet and witness other squads who have mastered routines that are just as challenging, if not more so, as their own. Use sayings about competitive cheerleading to motivate your squad to face their fears at your next competition. Ordering color-coordinated t-shirts for your squad with motivational sayings that center on competing can be an inexpensive way to remind your squad to stay focused and not to lose heart. Some examples of competitive cheerleading sayings with anonymous authors are:

  If you want to compete, practice. If you want to win, practice harder.

  The spirit to win and the will to succeed are measured one stunt at a time.

  Cheerleading is the passion for perfection.