The Reasons Why

Special programs and events set Pro Spirit apart from other all star gyms.

Pro Spirit goes above and beyond the normal expectation of a cheer gym. We do not base everything whether we win or not, and by the way, we do win alot. We offer many unique programs and events that students may have an opportunity to experience as a team member. We go beyond just teaching them cheerleading skills, but teaching them skills they will take with them for a life time.

Here is a small look as some of the special programs and events that make
Pro Spirit the nation’s best.

Winning. If you are impressed with winning, you need to be at Pro Spirit. Pro Spirit has won way too many National titles and Grand Champion titles to list here. Pro Spirit is one of only 13 programs in the World that has competed every year at the Cheerleading World Championship since it began in 2004. Our Senior team placed 2nd last year in the Small Senior division (58 teams competed in that division). Check them out on youtube.

Special Stars- Pro Spirit is proud to offer a team experience to kids and adults with special needs. Our Special Stars practice once a week under the direction of Jeff Miller.

Jr. Staff Program- The Jr. Staff program is a work program offered to team members at Pro Spirit. Members must apply for this job directly after tryouts. “Jr. Staffers” are selected on their leadership skills, ability to spot and teach, availability, years at the gym, dedication. These team members work with our younger teams. They learn how to coach and work with students. The Jr. Staff program is a work-trade program.

LEADERSHIP- The LEADERSHIP program has just completed its second year in existence and the program is really beginning to gain momentum! Diana wanted to ensure that the traditions, values, expectations along with the level of loyalty was being modeled and passed on to new team members each year. Thus, LEADERSHIP was created. Team members must be a “Legacy” member to apply. (5 years plus at PS). Members are interviewed and evaluated by the adult staff at Pro Spirit from our owners, coaching staff, to our office staff and Booster Club Executive Board. Students are evaluated on attendance, attitude, work ethic, “team player”, parent support, respect, etc. The LEADERSHIP team meets approximately 4 times through out the season. A retreat, lock in and meetings give Diana an opportunity to help members develop leadership qualities that can be passed on to their team and be used for a lifetime.

PS Show Off- The entire competitive program puts on a Show for family and friends in the month of January. It is the perfect time for the teams to have a dress rehearsal before the national competitions begin. Parents, friends, neighbors, teachers are all welcome. This is our in house Pep Rally to get everyone fired up and ready for nationals.

Recognition Rally- After each competition, team members and their parents meet directly after awards and we have our own awards. Coaches will address the team and review the days’ performance and out come. Teams are rewarded with trinkets and goodies to represent placement of the event. Individual recognition is also awarded, for example: “Star Performer”, “Key”, “You make a Difference”, “Team Player” and so on. We feel that it is important to have immediate closure of the event. Any important news can be shared at that time too.

Awards Banquet- At the end of each season, we have an awards banquet to recognize EVERYONE! Cheerleaders, coaches, booster club board, team reps, office staff, parents…it take EVERYONE to have a successful year. This is a celebration of the year’s events that includes all team members and their families. The banquet is different every year. We have had BBQ’s, formal banquets; we even had a party on the Dallas Cowboys football field. Because we have very little turn over in team membership from year to year, we have kids that have been team members for 5, 6, 7…10 years! We like to mix it up from year to year. Special senior recognition, Rookie of the Year, Team of the Year, scholarships, Queen and Princess of the gym to name a few are unique awards that are presented at the banquet.

Gym Wide Community Service Project- Each year PS gets involved with the community or even globally to reach out to others that need help. We are not just training cheerleaders, but we are training LEADERS. We feel that teaching kids to reach out to others and see beyond themselves is so important. In past seasons, Pro Spirit has “adopted” soldiers globally, sent care packages, letters and pictures to service men and women around the world. This was an AMAZING experience for our gym. This past year we dedicated our efforts to help find a cure for cancer. We participated in the Race for the Cure, we raised $30,000 for the Susan G. Komen Foundation as a team of 13 coaches and parents walked in The 3 Day, over 50 students grew out their hair all season so that they could cut 8 inches to support the Pantene Beautiful Lengths project, an organization that makes wigs for cancer patients.

Pro Spirit All star Booster Club-(PSASBC) Our Booster Club is an intricate part of our program. We are a state registered booster club. We appoint an Executive Board and Team Reps that support our team members. Team reps are the liaison between team coach and parents and are the key communicator for the team. The booster club helps organize parties, the Show Off, awards banquet and other activities for the kids.