Campbell Cross '26 Recruiting Profile

Hi, my name is Cam Cross and I look forward to speaking to coaches about opportunities to cheer in college.  I have had the opportunity to try a variety of sports throughout my life, including soccer, gymnastics and swimming, but in 2019 I made the decision to try out for All-Star cheer and, in doing so, have found the sport where I belong.  Although I have only been cheering for three years, I have been completely dedicated to developing my skills, flexibility and tumbling.  In addition to cheer, I am an excellent student (3.9 GPA and a member of NJHS), as well as an active volunteer with  my church and with Friends of Kids with Cancer, a non-profit organization that helps kids with cancer and their families through every stage of their journey.  After high school, my goal is to attend a four-year university and major in Behavioral Sciences or Behavioral Psychology and ultimately pursue a career in law enforcement in their criminal assessment units.  I am a driven and enthusiastic individual who gives 110% for all my pursuits.  Whether it be for learning a new skill or acing a science test, I am putting forth the effort and putting in the work to achieve my goals.  When I am not in the gym or studying, I enjoy hanging out with my friends, traveling, reading and listening to music. 

I am currently in my 3rd season of  All-Star cheer with Platinum Athletics in St. Louis, Missouri, where I compete with Steel, our Junior 3 Small team.  We will compete at Summit in 2022 after earning a partial-paid bid this season.  In 2019-2020, I competed with Shine, our Senior 1 Small team, and earned a bid to Summit, which unfortunately was cancelled due to COVID.  In 2020-21, Shine converted to a Junior 1 Medium team, and I competed with the team, where we earned a bid to Summit and successfully earned a Finalist opportunity, where we ultimately placed 11th.

I have experience as a flyer (with level 1, 2 and 3 skills, including extended single-leg stunts) and as a base (both main and secondary for single-leg prep level stunts and show & gos).  I have co-ed stunting experience as well, including walk-in and toss-to-hands prep, extension and single-leg stunts.  I am a strong tumbler with all skills through Level 4 and emerging Level 5 (please see skill list below). 

List of skills:

1. Backwalkover BHS
2. Jump BHS
3. Standing BHS
4. BHS series
5. RO BHS
6. Front walkover RO BHS
7. Jump BHS
8. Standing BHS series
9. RO BHS tuck
10. RO tuck
11. Specialty RO BHS tuck
12. Standing tuck
13. Jump BHS tuck
14. BHS tuck/ 2 BHS tuck
15. RO BHS layout
16. Cartwheel tuck
17. Specialty RO BHS layout
18. Jump tuck

Thank you for the opportunity to share my personal statement and I look forward to speaking with you!