1. Fill out the recruiting questionnaire and upload your YouTube links and letter of recommendation to allow coaches to get to know you as a person and cheerleader. Submissions will be reviewed on a biweekly basis.
2. Meet us at one of our clinics! The best way to connect with us is through one of our clinics. Check out our CLINICS page for more information.
3. Follow us on social media! We post up to date information regarding clinics, combines, and events that we will be in attendance!
• Instagram: @wsucheer
• TikTok: @wsu_spirit
General Timeline for High School Cheerleaders:
• Freshmen/Sophomore/Junior Year:
o Prospective cheerleader attends clinics and WSU Cheer appearances
• Senior Year:
o Fall:
> Prospective cheerleader applies to Washington State University
> Prospective cheerleader attends clinics and WSU Cheer appearances
o Winter:
> Prospective cheerleader records skills video and completes recruitment questionnaire and submits this information with letter of recommendation before March 1st
o Spring:
> Head Coach offers positions to prospective dancers
> Prospective cheerleaders accept spot on Washington State University Cheer Squad
> Washington State University Cheer Squad team roster announcement following final round of try-outs
There is an opportunity to upload 2 YouTube links/videos on the recruitment questionnaire.
Video 1: Please make sure this video is no longer than 6-8 minutes in length
1. INTRODUCTION: (Your name, headshot, current year in school, why you would like to attend Washington State University, why you would like to be a part of the WSU Cheer team, and your area of interest academically).
2. SKILLS:
o Highest level of Standing Tumbling (on dead mat)
> Standing back tuck (required)
> Elite standing tumbling passes 2 backhandsprings tuck/layout/full
> Elite standing tumbling pass backhandspring full
> Elite standing tumbling pass standing full
o Highest level of Running Tumbling (on dead mat):
> Roundoff backhandspring series (required)
> Roundoff backhandspring full
> Elite passes (whip to full/Arabian to full/full through to full/kick full/etc.)
o Co-Ed Stunting:
> Hands stunts: hands lib/stretch/cupie
> Toss stunts: extension/lib/stretch
> Spinning stunts: full up/hands full around
> Elite stunts: backhandspring ups/fronthandspring ups/rewinds/hand-in-hands
These videos do not need to be professionally edited, but do need to be PUBLIC or UNLISTED YouTube Links in order for our coaches to be able to view them (please check your links before including it on the questionnaire).
NOTE: Additional skills may be requested as needed by coaches. Please feel free to send any updated skills as the year progresses.
Coaches will take the necessary time to evaluate all parts (questionnaire, YouTube videos, and letter of recommendation) before reaching out with next steps. Every prospective cheerleader will receive confirmation once the questionnaire, YouTube videos, and Letter of Recommendation have been received.
To be considered for the 2023-2024 team you must already be accepted into the University. Information for the Washington State University application process can be found here: Application
Proof of admission to Washington State University is required in order for a prospective cheerleader to be offered a roster spot by the Head Coach. It is important for individuals to note that they will need to be able to speak to their cumulative GPA, standardized test scores, and class rank, and must be reflected on the questionnaire for the application to be reviewed in its entirety.
NOTE: Admission into the University (Main Campus – Pullman), and fulltime enrollment (minimum 12 credits) is required in order to be on the team.
While technical skill and familiarity with advanced collegiate cheerleading is important, we are looking for those that have a team-like attitude and desire to want to be a part of the Coug family! Our team culture is strongly rooted in discipline, encouragement, and a family-like atmosphere to which we look for individuals who prioritize the same, as well as strong academic success.
We are looking for someone who knows and can speak to your CHARACTER outside of cheerleading. This letter should give examples and offer perspective to who you are as a person. This can be a cheer coach, school teacher/counselor, a supervisor/boss, or another individual who knows you very well. Please make sure that this letter is written by an adult that is not related to you.
Following up with coaches via email, or setting up a zoom call is the best way to build a relationship with our coaching staff. This communication helps us know that you are serious about attending Washington State University.
