Texans in Training | Tryout Tips

Texans Cheerleader Tryouts are coming up April 14! If you're not already registered or training get a jump start on both with these quick tips.  You can train daily until tryouts by participating in dance classes or simply enrolling in anything that keeps you active and constantly moving. The tryouts consist of a ton of dancing so keep in shape with daily workouts. We've got about two and a half weeks to go so get on it! 

A good at home workout is Cardio Barre. Cardio Barre is available on DVD and is a wonderful class that combines barre work and light weights that gives a wonderful leg workout! 

If you are pinching pennies, no problem! Houston's got the best recreational parks. Do lunges up and down a hill after a run at one of our local parks or participate in one of Discovery Greens Healthy Living classes. Downtown's Discovery Green host daily workout activities that are FREE! 

Bum-ba Toning Mondays @6:30 PM 

Pi-Yo Tuesdays @6:30 PM 

Zumba Wednesdays @6:30 PM

Slow Flow Yoga Saturdays @9:30 AM 

Discovery Hoop Class Sundays @10:30 AM 

Ananda Yoga *New Class* Sundays @NOON 

If feeling adventurous to tone those arms there is a 'Kayak on Kinder Lake' Saturdays and Sundays, March 10-June 30. $5 a person and the Kayak accommodates two people. 

Visit Discovery Green @ discoverygreen.com. 

Coach Alto's Tryout Tips 

Coach Alto gives quick tips in a quick three minute video. 

http://www.houstontexans.com/tv-media/videos/Coach-Altos-Tryout-Tips/9889d3cc-fb14-4a06-b357-e64d0ff91798

Visit houstontexans.com for more information! 

An Insider Look to Houston Texan Cheerleader Tryouts 2011

"The first round of the 2011 Texans Cheerleader Tryouts presented by Miller Lite are complete. After three hours of dance competition, 624 hopefuls have been cut down to a group of 273. The remaining group will compete tomorrow in rounds two and three, after which there’ll be 50 finalists vying for about 35 spots." - houstontexans.com

Photo Credit: Houston Press / Merchandise Table

To view Houston Press HTC 2011 tryout album click on photo above for direct link

Before tryouts contestants were able to purchase Houston Texan Cheerleader apparel and memorabilia made just for tryouts. After gathering their new merchandise, contestants hit the red carpet and headed to the side of the practice field where they made themselves comfortable on blankets and towels anxiously awaiting Round 1 of 2011's tryouts. Girls touched up their make-up, re-curled their loose ends, & applied lip gloss to add the final touch of sass before hitting the floor.

Kelley, Haili, & Whitney

The first day of tryouts consisted of Round 1 & Show Troop Auditions. Round 1 ended about 10 PM & Show Troop Auditions began. With 2011 being the first year of the Houston Texan Cheerleaders having a Show Troop hopefuls showed up with guitars, batons, karate equipment, & mics in hand. A talented group of about 60 tried out for a spot on the Show Troop. The girls were given 30 seconds to present their talent. Much like an American Idol audition, and just as nerve wracking, each of the contestants were cut off when their time was up - whether their song, joke, or routine was complete or not they would have to quit in mid note, kick, or sentence. The Show Troop girls were chosen by the end of the night and handed a packet if they were chosen to begin as the first Show Troop for the Houston Texan Cheerleaders.

Photo Credit: Houston Press / Judges at HTC 2011 Tryouts

To view Houston Press HTC 2011 tryout album click on photo above for direct link

 The second day of tryouts began with 273 hopefuls in beginning Round 2. The girls took their place on the practice field to learn the second dance, and then returned to the field in groups of eight to be judged on the dance they had learned - all within the hour.

Round 3 canidates were announced by their numbers & girls took their spots back on the field to learn the third dance. Texans Cheerleader Megan W. taught the dance for the Draft Day hopefuls. Great talent got cut in the third round but only the best went on to Draft Day, where you will be able to vote on the girls so be sure to attend!

Haili, Ashley, & Rachel

....even Gaga got in on the HTC fun
"It's Lady Gaga and I just wanted to come and wish you all a very very good luck on your auditions I know you're trying out to become a Houston Texans Cheerleader, so have fun," Gaga says in the HTC 2011 tryout video. (posted above)

For other coverage of the 2011 HTC Tryouts:

Houston Texans Official Blog

ABC 13 Round 1 Album

ABC 13 Round 2 Album

KHOU 11 Album  

Houston Press Album