Introduction
We are glad to hear your interest in Clemson Co-ed Cheerleading. Clemson Co-ed team is a nationally prominent team whose primary goal is to enhance spirit at Clemson’s Athletic events while maintaining a commitment to national athletic excellence. My name is Dipali Patel. I will be coaching Co-ed team for the upcoming football season.  The Co-ed team, also refer to as the Orange squad’s primary job is to cheer all home and away football games. However, if you are interested in cheering for both football and basketball seasons, you have an option to cheer Co-ed and then switch over to All-Girl during the basketball season. If you choose to do this, your obligations as a Co-ed cheerleader will be completed at the last football event and the All-Girl team will become the top priority. You are NOT ALLOWED to tryout for both the Orange and the White squad in the spring due to camp purposes.  We are looking for 28 talented stunters and tumblers.

Expectations
You must have a letter of acceptance into Clemson University or be a current student. We recommend you process your application as soon as possible. Our practices will be held on Tuesday and Thursdays from 8-10 P.M. and optional practices on Sunday evenings. Please be aware of these times when you are registering for your classes next year. There will be a required workout, twice a week in the morning for every participant throughout the football season.  Clemson University and I will expect every male and female to maintain good grades in classrooms.  You must excel and stay on top of your academics.  If you are not able to show responsibility in classrooms, then that reflects how well you will follow the rules and regulations of this team. 

Skill Positions
Females: A female stunter will have a small tumbling requirement buy your emphasis will be in the stunting area.  You must acquire the necessary flying skills that will benefit the program. As a female tumbler, you will have a small stunting requirement.

Males: A male stunter will have a small tumbling requirement with your emphasis on elite stunting. A male tumbler will have some stunting requirements, but your emphasis will remain in the tumbling category.  A tumbler will be expected to throw baskes and base pyramids.

Overall, Clemson University and I are very excited about the Co-ed Cheerleading squad!   Good luck to ALL who are trying out!  Be on a look out around campus for flyers and time as we get closer to the week of tryouts!  If you have any questions or comments, please contact me at dipali@clemson.edu or at 864-986-9234.  GO TIGERS!!!!!!

Please refer to the Home page for Tryout dates/process information!