Spirit Clinics

Texas Tech Spirit Squads host clinics throughout the year for participants interested in developing their skills and learning more about collegiate cheer and dance. Current clinic opportunities and registration information are posted below as they become available.

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2026 Pom Fall Training Clinics

Sunday, Oct. 18 and Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026

The Texas Tech Pom Squad will host two Fall Training Clinics for dancers interested in experiencing the collegiate dance team environment and learning more about the Texas Tech Pom Squad.

Designed for high school dancers, the clinics provide advanced training in technique, game-day style and choreography while giving prospective recruits an opportunity to work directly with Texas Tech Pom Squad coaches and current team members.

The clinics are especially relevant for prospective recruits in the classes of 2027, 2028 and 2029, but are open to eligible dancers in grades 9-12 and above for the 2026-27 academic year.

Each clinic will be led by Texas Tech Pom Squad coaches and current team members with additional instruction from master instructors. Participants will train at an advanced level and gain insight into the expectations of a collegiate dance program.

Register for a Pom Clinic

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Pom Clinic Details

• Dates: Sunday, Oct. 18 and Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
• Time: 8:30 a.m.-noon
• Registration: Begins at 8 a.m.
• Eligibility: Grades 9-12 and above for the 2026-27 academic year
• Training level: Advanced
• Registration fee: $110
• Spectators: Spectators are not permitted during the clinic because of space limitations.

Clinic instruction may include technique, game-day material, hip-hop, Pom choreography and an optional improvisation session.

Awards may include class standout recognition and scholarships for the 2026 Summer Intensive.

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Tentative Clinic Schedule

• 8 a.m. - Registration
  • Photo opportunities
  • Information tables
  • Merchandise store
• 8:30-9:30 a.m. - Warm-up and technique with Coach Alvarado
• 9:30-10 a.m. - Hip-hop with Texas Tech Pom Squad members
• 10-11 a.m. - Master class
• 11-11:30 a.m. - Pom with Texas Tech Pom Squad members and coaches
• 11:30 a.m.-noon - Optional 4x8 improvisation
• Noon - Closing and awards

Register for a Pom Clinic

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Cheer Clinics

The Texas Tech Cheer Program hosts clinics throughout the year for individuals interested in collegiate cheer. Clinic opportunities may include college prep, All-Girl, CoEd, elite stunt and Junior Spirit sessions.

There are currently no upcoming 2026 Cheer clinics listed. New clinic dates, eligibility requirements and registration information will be posted here when available.

College Prep Clinics

College Prep Cheer Clinics are generally designed for high school juniors through college-age participants and provide an opportunity to work on collegiate-level skills with Texas Tech Cheer coaches and team members.

Clinic instruction may include:

• All-Girl and Small CoEd stunting
• Large CoEd stunting
• Tumbling on dead mat
• College cheer technique and skill development
• Information about Texas Tech Cheer and the tryout process

Some clinics may provide participants an opportunity to earn a video bypass for a future tryout. A video bypass allows an athlete to advance past the video portion of the tryout process but does not guarantee selection for a Texas Tech Cheer squad.

Junior Spirit Clinics

Junior Spirit clinics are designed for younger participants and may include Texas Tech chants and sideline routines, motion and jump technique and introductory stunting instruction. Dates and registration information will be posted when the next Junior Spirit clinic is scheduled.

Clinic Registration

Cheer clinic registration may close when a clinic reaches capacity. Eligibility, fees, attire, location and registration instructions will be provided with each clinic announcement.