University Spirit Programs

Official Recruitment Video

Prospective members of the West Texas A&M University Game Day Team are encouraged to submit an official recruitment video. The video will help the coaching staff make an informed decision about the type of athlete you are to potentially offer a letter of intent for a roster spot on the 2025-2026 team. The video is not expected to be professionally produced. Videos recorded on phones are perfectly acceptable if you are clearly visible. All skills performed in the video must be current and are expected to be within your abilities upon your first practice with the West Texas A&M Spirit Program.

Recordings should be combined into one video and uploaded to YouTube or Google Drive, and a link submitted into the Recruitment Questionnaire.

The suggested section durations and content guidelines for your video are listed below:

0:30 sec – 1:00 min       Introduction

Use this time to introduce and talk about yourself. While the skills are important, we need to also know that you are comfortable speaking about yourself. As a member of the WTAMU Spirit Program, you will interact with fans, alumni, and donors on a consistent basis. It is important that you have the confidence to hold conversations and speak unprompted.

0:15 sec – 0:30 sec        Jumps

We must see a toe-touch and a pike. Additionally, any connected jumps are encouraged.

0:15 sec – 0:45 sec       Standing & Running Tumbling

We would like to see any standing and running tumbling you might have. Standing handsprings / tucks and running handspring / handspring-tucks are highly encouraged. All tumbling should be performed on dead mat confidently and without spots.

0:30 sec – 1:30 min       Building

We want to see solid technique with extensions, j-downs, & liberties in the position that you are trying out for. If you have any advanced skills (full-ups, round off ups, back handspring ups, body positions, etc.), we would like to see those as well. Please indicate what your preferred position is and show as many different skills as possible in that position. If you believe that you could be successful in multiple positions (ex: trying out as a top girl, but can side base as well), please show that.

Expectations in building vary. We understand that everyone works with partners with different ability levels. We are focused on watching your technique. Difficulty does not mean much if your execution is poor.

Letter of Recommendation

While your skills as an athlete are important, the WT Spirit Program values your character above all else. Your letter of recommendation should come from a coach that knows you well and has worked with you. This person should be willing and able to vouch for your work-ethic and character as it relates to our values; Fortitude, Legacy, Ambition, Mastery, and Excellence (F.L.A.M.E.).

Letters should be emailed directly from your coach to Coach Mayhew at amayhew@wtamu.edu .