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Everything you need to know about the Georgia State University Panthers!

GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY

Atlanta, GA 

COACHING STAFF

Head Cheerleading Coach: Darryl Lyons

Coach's Contact Info: 

Atlanta, GA 30302 


Office: 
(404) 413-4019

Cell : (404) 413-4019

E-mail: dlyons6@gsu.edu

Head Dance Coach: Darryl Lyons

Coach's Contact Info: 

Atlanta, GA 30302

Office: (404) 413-4019 


Cell : (404) 413-4019

E-mail: dlyons6@gsu.edu 

SPIRIT SQUAD DETAILS

Website: 

Team Colors: Blue, White

Team Mascot: Panthers

Sports Conference: Sun Belt Conference

Programs Offered: Large Coed Cheer, Small Coed Cheer, Dance Team, Mascot

Summer Camp Training: Yes

Summer Camp Training Program: UCA College Camp at East Tennessee State University.

Social Media Handles: 

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

Scholarships Offered: GSU does not offer scholarships for cheer and dance at this time. However, all team members are provided with all practice gear, shoes, warm ups, sweats, uniforms, poms, back packs, paid travel, early registration, study hall, academic tutoring, sports medicine treatment, required workouts by the strength and conditioning coach, and recognition as student athletes of the university.

Mascot: Mascots are offered a small stipend each semester based on how many events he or she participates in. These stipends range from $200 to $500. Mascots are also provided with all practice gear, shoes, warm ups, sweats, uniforms, poms, back packs, paid travel, early registration, study hall, academic tutoring, sports medicine treatment, required workouts by the strength and conditioning coach, and recognition as student athletes of the university.

TRYOUT INFORMATION

CHEER:

Tryout Dates: Tryouts are held in May each year.

Tryout Requirements:

  • Round One – Traditional spirit material, standing and running tumbling, basic stunt skills, and the fitness test 
  • Round Two – Fight song with tumbling and stunts incorporated, optional stunt, and a professional interview

DANCE:

Tryout Dates: Tryouts are held in May each year. 

Tryout Requirements:

  • Round One – Spirit material, technical skills (double and triple turns, toe touch, etc.), and a free style dance moment
  • Round Two – Fight song with technical elements, an audition routine, a solo routine, and a professional interview

MASCOT:

Email @dlyons6@gsu.edu for information on tryouts.

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