Vikings Cheerleader Training Program Participants Prepare for Auditions

MVC Training Program Wrap-Up
By Mary, Training Program Team Member
Minnesota Vikings
3/25/2009

In June of last year about 30 vivacious women met at Winter Park with the Training Program coaches Beth and Erin, eager to begin a full year of preparation for 2009 open auditions. As we entered the season we were exposed to many different dance routines with unique choreography as well as intense, but fun, fitness training. All 30 of us young women came from different places, with different experiences in dance or cheer but we all shared the same goal: to become a Minnesota Vikings Cheerleader for the best team in the NFL.

Every Tuesday we met for practice at Winter Park with two extremely talented and motivating coaches. Each week we received encouraging feedback to help us better our dancing, fitness, and overall “MVC style.” Some of the most memorable moments about Training Program this year include being privileged to do performances in front of an audience, becoming close friends with some extraordinary young women, being coached by a very dedicated coaching staff, and sharing the love for football by attending games with the TP girls.

As the season comes to an end with tryouts just around the corner, the stress is on, and we can all feel it. We had the opportunity to perform this past weekend at the 2009 MVC workshop. Although the tension is building, the team as a whole is very well prepared and excited to take on the challenge at 2009 open auditions.