The campus of Arkansas State University in Jonesboro is full of athletes that take on many different forms. From Centennial Bank Stadium all the way down to the intramural fields, you can find some classification of athletes present. But for Michael Canty, a Veteran member of the A-State coed cheerleading team, athleticism throughout his life has taken on many different roles.
As a high school kid growing up in Gosnell, Arkansas, Michael was expected to perform. “Coming from such a small school, it was no big deal for someone to play multiple sports,” Michael said “but it was pretty obvious early on that it wouldn’t take me very far.” Once Michael reached high school, and with the aid of his sister, Michael started cheer.
In this interview with Michael, you can hear from him what cheer means to him. How cheer and football hold young people to a certain standard of responsibility and accountability. How they teach kids work ethic as well as discipline from an early age, and how the idea of a “team sport” can take on many different forms.
If you have any questions about Arkansas State Cheer or getting involved with cheer at the high school or collegiate level, please follow the link below.
https://www.astate.edu/a/campus-recreation/astate-spirit-squad/a-state-cheerleading/
https://www.facebook.com/AStateSpirit/
https://twitter.com/astatespirit
http://www.americancheerleader.com/
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