THE INTERVIEW
All professional cheerleading auditions include an interview, and preparation is vital in order for you to be successful during this phase. The mindset of “winging it” should never apply! Here are a few tips to help you in the pro cheerleading interview.
It’s important to remember that this meeting with the cheerleading director, choreographer, members of the front office and sometimes other judges is a JOB INTERVIEW! Your goal is to land the exciting job of a professional cheerleader. If you were interviewing with a Fortune 500 company or college graduate school board, you would come knowing facts about the company or that particular field of study and how to discuss the topics effectively. Pro cheerleading candidates must take the same approach with this interview and do their homework.
When preparing, you should begin with the obvious – know about the football team. Know their record, any and all marquis players, and the positions they play. Know the team’s history as well – have they won or played in Super Bowls, what year were they founded, how long have they played in their current stadium, and other facts you can find on the team website. Be familiar with names of coaches, offensive and defensive coordinators, and the owners. In addition, you should be ready to discuss NFL current events and key figures. For example, in 2012, it is good to know about the New Orleans Saints bounty penalties, Peyton Manning relocating to Denver, the discontinuation of the Pro Bowl, and the NFL first round draft pick of Andrew Luck to the Indianapolis Colts.
But the interview will not JUST be about football! You should have a working knowledge of what is going on in the world, and be able to speak about current events without seeming offensive or aloof. Remember, it is not necessary to stress over every minor detail plaguing the world. However, it is of the utmost importance that you stay informed and can speak intelligently to that information.
Finally, be ready to answer the question “Why do you want to be a pro cheerleader?” There are many women vying for few positions, and you should leave the impression that you are the BEST CHOICE! Think truthfully about this question, because being a pro cheerleader is an important step, and one you should be ready to embrace.
Candidates who would like coaching through the interview process can inquire about Going Pro’s audition training services. Ladies across the United States are available to rehearse not only performance material but also communication practices like media and interview. Practice makes perfect!
ABOUT HILLARY
Going Pro Entertainment consultant Hillary Goff-Morabito resides near Washington, D.C. She is the former director of
the NHL Nashville Predators Dancers. During her 5 years as an NFL Cheerleader in Miami, she was selected as the Pro Bowl Cheerleader and was featured in five NFL swimsuit calendars. Some of her television experience includes Scripps Network, Inside Edition, E! Entertainment Cheerleader Special, Monday Night Football, Fox’s Under The Helmet, Direct TV, NBC’s International Laureus World Sports Awards Show, HBO’s Inside The NFL, NFL Films Super Bowl Special, ESPN’s Maxim Beach Bash, and NFL’s Hottest Cheerleaders. Magazine covers include Boating, Just for Brides, Cigar Aficionado, and Sporting News. Hillary is a former recording artist of Oak Records and former member of the Nash-Vegas song and dance production, The Elle Review. Named Miss Broward County USA 2003, Hillary will be a judge at the 2012 Miss United States pageant and was a featured choreographer at the winter Going Pro Dance Convention in Northern Virginia.
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