Co-ed
The MSU Co-ed squad began their preparation for the 2009-2010 seasons at the UCA/UDA College Spirit camps this past July. This cheer squad walked away with honors by placing in the cheer and sideline competitions.
We continue our preparation for the UCA/UDA College Nationals competition. In 2002, our nationals' squad placed ninth, the highest a first year squad had ever placed at that time. The following year, in 2003, the nationals' squad placed tenth. After taking a break from the national competition, MSU returned in 2006. In 2007, Mississippi State's Co-ed team place twelfth in the National competition and in 2008, MSU moved up 2 more spots to 10th place. Mississippi State's Coed team also had Heather Pitman and Rudy Rumbarger to finish 6th in the UCA Partner Stunt Competition.
Our Co-ed squad will consist of 8-12 couples (8-12 girls/8-12 guys) and one alternate couple. The 8-12 couples will receive a $200-500 per semester scholarship as well as camp clothes, camp fees, uniforms and travel expenses. Although MSU is considered a competitive team, Mississippi State's Spirit Groups first obligation is to our university. The Co-ed squad participates in football games, mens home basketball games, tournaments, as well as fundraising events, alumni appearances and squad clinics.
Requirements
We would like for each participant attending the recruiting weekend (tryouts) to have the following:
- Overall 2.0 GPA
- Proof of a current physical
- Letter of recommendation from a previous coach/sponsor
Tryouts will consist of a fight song, tumbling skills, jumps, stunting skills, and execution of cheering abilities.
Requested stunts include the following:
- Walk to the top
- Toss to the top
- Stretch, double down (girls)
- Optional- no more than 3 transitions. Example: double downs. Rewinds, full-ups, etc..
You will not be allowed to bring a stunt partner unless they are also being evaluated for MSU's Spirit Groups.
Requested tumbling skills include the following:
- Standing tumbling- back handspring, tuck, back handspring back
- Tumbling pass(s)
Roster
- Emily Flowers
- Sara Fitzgerald
- Jena Shamp
- Rivers Creel
- Haley Williams (Captain)
- Kelly Joplin
- Heather Waits
- Morgan Jones
- Sarah Burnham
- Pamela Massie
- Kelley Howl
- Liz McCrorey
- Kyle Jones
- Bubba Strahan
- Jordan Metcalfe
- Reed Collins Storey
- Hunter Shackelford
- Trey Davis
- Jason Gann
- Eric Peeples
- Mitch Watkins
- Rudy Rumbarger
- Caleb East
- Neal Rivenbark (Captain)
- Austin McNair
Please check the website for more information: www.spiritgroups.msstate.edu or contact Melissa Nichols at 662-325-0350 or e-mail spiritgroups@saffairs.msstate.edu
