Too Little to Cheer

Dear Cassie,

I want to audition for cheerleading and everyone says I’m too little to cheer.  What should I do?  ADVICE!

Bryna, California

Dear Bryna,

You don’t have to shout!  I’m right here.  Too little to cheer?!?  Are they crazy?  You might be too young (I don’t know that), but ‘little’ is a positive thing in most cheer squads.  In Bring It On, both Ashley and I were kinda tall for the stunts we were doing, and we’re no giants!  But we worked hard and made it happen.  The guys are strong, but it is simply easier to throw someone small around than someone who is bigger.  You mainly want to be STRONG, so get to work on your gymnastics and dance, and you should be ready to take them on as soon as you’re old enough!