Her biweekly cheerleading practices last two and a half hours.
Nicole DeSantis
When it comes to her biweekly cheerleading practices, Nicole DeSantis dedicates two and a half hours of her time. The intense schedule keeps her engaged and enthusiastic.
DeSantis starts her cheer practice after leaving her office at 5 p.m. She has a small window to grab a quick meal and change before practice begins promptly at 6:30 p.m.
Once practice commences, DeSantis is fully occupied until its end at 9 p.m. There’s no downtime as her coaches effectively utilize every minute of their practice sessions.
The content of each practice varies week by week, based on the team’s requirements. However, the overall structure remains the same.
“During the season, we have a 10-minute meeting at the start to discuss updates. We then spend 15 minutes stretching and warming up,” DeSantis explained. “We learn a new dance on Tuesdays, practice the routine on Thursdays, and perform on Sundays. It’s an intense schedule, typically with less than a week to learn a new dance.”
“At the end of each practice, we review and perform all the dances we need to keep up with. It’s like having a test at every practice,” she added with a smile.
Upon completion of cheer practice, DeSantis has spent a total of 16 hours awake. Despite her tiredness, she still manages to take time to socialize with her friends before heading home to rest.
“After showering, I try to make an effort to read, even though I’m not a big reader. Then I fall asleep, and the whole routine starts again,” she shared about her nighttime routine.
For DeSantis, cheer practice is the highlight of her day. Not only does she love to dance, but she also cherishes the bond she shares with her teammates.
“My teammates are like my second family. I don’t have any relatives in the area, so they’ve become my closest friends,” she expressed with gratitude.
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