CHEER
PROGRAM
What are we looking for?
Energizing. Spontaneous. Humerous. Lively. Fit.
Personality, positive energy, confidence, a willingness to entertain and engage the crowd.
Candidates interested in being the mascot for NCA&TSU must be active (entertain/perform) for 45 seconds without speaking, show non verbal emotion in the mascot head and pants. The coaching staff looks candidates who can entertain the crowd in a non verbal manner.
MASCOT REQUIREMENTS
Skill Requirements:
Must be spirited and enthusiastic
Must have excellent crowd interaction
Must interact well with kids
Must be able to execute push-ups in suit (Aggie Dog only)
Must be in excellent physical condition
Must be able to handle/deal with negativity from opposing teams’ fans; always stay positive
Must have strong leadership skills
Must be accountable, timely and responsible
Must be positive and respect your teammates, coach and advisor
EXPECTATIONS
Aggie -
Perform at all football games (home and away)
Perform at all home men’s basketball games
Perform at select home women’s basketball games
Perform at select home bowling meets
Perform at select home baseball games
Community appearances
Aggietha -
Perform at all home football games
Perform at all home women’s basketball games
Perform at select home men’s basketball games
Perform at select home women’s volleyball games
Perform at select home softball games
Community appearances
Commitment:
Must commit to program as a mascot for two years
Must attend a minimum of 20-community service appearances per year
Must attend an average of 4 practices per month (at coach’s discretion) and conditioning practices
Must be available for weekly Mascots meetings
Must be available for Training Camp practices and workouts beginning late-July/early August
Must maintain a minimum semester and cumulative GPA of 2.5
Must commit to approximately 25-30 hours per week (appearances, games, practices, and workouts)