Worlds Athlete Q&A: Tiara Stokes

Worlds Athlete Q&A: Tiara Stokes

Famous Superstar's Tiara Stokes might be new to The Cheerleading World's scene but she is ready to make a big splash with her Small Senior Coed Level 5 squad as she hits the road to Orlando, FL.

Apr 14, 2017 by Leanza Pieroni
Worlds Athlete Q&A: Tiara Stokes
Live Stream: The Cheerleading Worlds 2017
Famous Superstar's Tiara Stokes might be new to The Cheerleading World's scene but she is ready to make a big splash with her Small Senior Coed Level 5 squad as she hits the road and makes her way from West Virginia to Orlando, FL.

Tiara is the backbone of GOLD in more ways than one. As a squad veteran and a backspot she knows what it takes to hit a winning routine on the mat. We caught up with her to find out how Tiara and the rest of Famous Superstars GOLD is preparing for The Cheerleading Worlds April 29-May1.

Q&A With Tiara Stokes!


Where have you cheered and where are you now?


In terms of all stars, I have cheered for River Cities and I'm currently a proud member of Famous Superstars GOLD.

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What is your signature tumbling pass? Signature stunt?


I wouldn't say I have a signature pass, as I like to try everything. However, any pass with a front punch would have to be my favorite. I don't have a signature stunt when it comes to what skills are being executed. Though, if a stunt has choreography and sass, it's the stunt for me!

Talk about your season so far.


Our season so far has honestly been kind of a rollercoaster. To start, we've dealt with numerous injuries and replacements with teammates. I believe a bit more than half of our team now consists of replacements. We've also experienced both losses and victories when it comes to competition, and both occurrences motivate us to strive to be better and the best we can be.

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How are you preparing for Worlds?


To prepare for Worlds, I am currently participating in my team's Worlds diet, to help us get or remain in shape, and improve ourselves altogether. This does not only include eating and drinking in a healthy manner, but conditioning in and out of the gym as well.

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What is Gold's team motto?


Toward the beginning of the year, we would all have inside jokes or words that found meaning throughout our season. For a while now, our mantra has been "Team WERK!" We would all drop it low and snap on "werk." This has two meanings: the first is to say, "Hey guys, let's work this out! Be flawless!" And the second is "teamwork," meaning we should be a team and work together as one.

What is your goal for The Cheerleading Worlds?


My goal at Worlds is to not only make sure I hit everything I do in the routine, but to cheer my team on so they have the courage to as well. This is my first time at The Cheerleading Worlds. I was on my gym's Worlds team last year, but I tore my achilles and sadly was out for the season.

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What do you expect from your team at Worlds?


I expect craziness from my team, without a doubt, but in a good way. We all like to have fun, but we also like to hit. I'm hoping we will all not stress under pressure, keep our heads up, and most importantly HIT!

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What part of the routine has been the most difficult to perfect, and how have you conquered that?


I would probably say my elite stunt, simply because it's a group effort, rather than individual. Not only that, by our elite stunt, we're already halfway through our routine!

As for my team, we would all hastily agree to the same answer. All of us make sure to condition and stretch inside and outside of the gym in addition to extra stunt practice, so whenever we apply it to the routine we aren't tired by that time.

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