If there is one thing a cheerleading squad can't have too many of, it's cheers! We have plenty of fun cheers and chants for your squad, including great ways to fire up the crowd and a few just for basketball and football.
Use these cheers as they are or get creative with them. Change up the words, add your own motions, or let them inspire a cheer of your own. No matter what, using different cheers can make your squad more entertaining and help you motivate the fans.
The Best Cheerleading Chants for Any Sport
Every squad needs a good set of standard cheers that promote the team. These can be used for any sport, are simple and fun, and can really keep the momentum up.
Let's get physical
Get down, get hard, get mean
Let's get physical
And beat that other team!
This quick little cheer includes some clapping that adds to the fun of the game.
Hey, Hey
Hey,Hey are you ready? (double clap)
Are you ready? (double clap)
To play (clap)
Say go team (clap)
Go team (clap)
Panthers (mascot) all the way!
You can add some great motions to this fun chant. Get sassy and really show off your team spirit.
We've got Razzmatazz!
Pep, Punch, and Pizzazz!
Hey, you - You've been had!
Shadyside Tigers (school and mascot) got Razzmatazz!
Razzmatazz!
This is a cheer that can really eat up some time on the play clock while showing your support for each player. It's perfect for sports like basketball or wrestling where just a one or a few players are in the game.
Stronger than steel,
Hotter than the sun;
Robbie (player name) won't stop,
'til he gets the job done!
(repeat for each player)
Need a quick cheer? This fun little rhyme is short but not too sweet.
We are the Steelers (mascot),
And we can't be beat
Because we got the power,
to knock you off your feet!
Are you ready to take your team to the top? Here's a unique cheer for you.
Yeah, Yeah,
Do We Rock?
Yeah, Yeah,
Take it to the Top?
Yeah, Yeah
Are we gonna stop?
No way!
Get the Crowd Excited
When it's time to get the fans involved, we have a few great cheers to help you spread the enthusiasm.
Y-E-L-L(repeat 4x)
Everybody YELL YELL
BJH BJH
Go BJH!
No one will forget your team with this chant. It repeats your team name and if you get creative with your motions, it can really make an impact.
Hey, You Black Knight (mascot) fans,
Stand up and clap your hands!
Go Knights Go,
Go Knights Go!
Hey, You Black Knight Fans
Now let's see you wave your hand!
Go Knights Go, Go Knights Go!
Go Knights Go, Go Knights Go!
There are times when the fans aren't very excited, but this cheer is sure to fix that problem.
Trojans (mascot) Stand UP!
Stand up and Scream
The bestyeawe're yellin' for the number 1 team
Let's hear it for the Trojans
The green and the white (school colors)
Number one, that's what we said
The bestyeaalright
GO green - Fight white
Let's go Trojans
Go big green - Let's Fight!
Here's a great cheer that has a little back and forth between your captain, the squad, and the crowd. It has a great rhythm and is ideal for the end of a game when the team really needs your help.
(Captain says) Come on, Grangers (mascot), what's your battle cry?
(Squad says) V-I-C-T-O-R-Y! Victory! XX Grangers!
Come on, crowd, what's your battle cry?
(Crowd and Squad says) V-I-C-T-O-R-Y!
Victory! XX, Grangers! XX
Victory! XX, Grangers! XX
One time reading through this cheer and we're sure you'll have lots of fun ideas for motions. It's cute, sassy, and a ton of fun.
S is for Super
U is for Unique
P is for Perfect, 'cause you know we are sweet.
E is for Enthusiasm
R is for Rap
So come on all you Ram (mascot) Fans!
And Dang stand back!
If you want to get a crowd's attention, start your cheer with, "Ready, OK!" It's a classic that will never go out of style.
Ready Ok
Panther (mascot) spirit
Yea get up, get up
Let's hear it
Yell for the team that is the best,
Come on crowd yell L-H-S, L-H-S (school initials)
Yea that's right
Let's go, let's fight, let's win
Panthers Panthers alright!
When it's time to make some real noise, pull out this chant. The stomping and yelling are sure to throw the other team off their game.
1-2-3-4 Let me hear you stomp the floor!
DHS D-DHS (school initials) (stomping & pumping fist)
5-6-7-8 everybodyrotate!
(say hoo hoo hoo hoo while rotating)
9-10-11-12 let me hear you Eagles (mascot) yell!
(everybody yells)
Fight for the Win!
What's the ultimate goal of a cheer squad? To make sure everyone watching the game has fun cheeringtheir team on to a win. This round of cheers is perfect for firing up that fighting spirit.
S-U-C-C-E-S-S
That's the way we spell success
We wish you luck and all the rest
With S-U-C-C-E-S-S!
It's simple and easy to remember, so this is a good standby cheer to have when you want to get things moving.
Hey, Hey it's time to fight
Everybody yell blue and white (school colors)
BLUE AND WHITE!
Hey, Hey let's do it again
Everybody yell GO FIGHT WIN
Go, Fight, Win!
Go, Fight, Win!
You'll cheer for many games when your team is struggling and this simple chant is perfect for those moments.
Unity and teamwork
Let's pull it together and fight.
Yell for the Bears (mascot),
The black, gold, and white! (school colors)
Repetition is always a good thing because it doesn't take long for the crowd to catch on to the cheer. Make this one a regular at your games and it will only get better as the season goes on.
We got it all together,
We're fighting for a win (clap)
South Orlando Braves (team name) (clap),
on top again!
Repeat 3x
If your team colors include white (even just a little), this is the perfect cheer for your team.
Orange, black and a little white,
We're the Beavers (school mascot),
And we'll fight, fight, fight!
It's Time to Get Tough
Fire up your team and remind everyone how tough you are with this set of cheers and chants.
Let's get fired up
Get rough, get tough, get mean
Let's get fired up
and roll right over that team!
(repeat 3x)
A quick rhyme like this one can have just as much of an impact as any other.
Hey Hey
You get out of our way
Today is the day
We will put you away!
Have fun with the "whoopsie" in the last line, just be sure to keep it clean!
We're number one
Can't be number two
And we're going to beat
The whoopsie out of you!
Bring your mascot to the center of attention with a quick four-line chant that leaves no one on the field questioning your team's greatness.
Wildcats (mascot) are ready
Wildcats are smooth
Wildcats will take control
And stomp all over you!
Another great interactive cheer, you can build on this and add more verses to get fans to blow with you.
5,6,7,8 - Hey, Hey you!
Get out of our way,
because today is the day,
we will blow you away (blow to your right)!
Football Cheerleading Chants
Football offers many opportunities for unique cheers. Some of the games can get long, so be sure to have plenty of cheers available for those nights.
You might be good at basketball
You might be good at track
But when it comes to football
You might as well step back
Might as well step back
Say what?
You might as well step back
Can't hear you
Might as well step back
Go Knights (team name)!
The great thing about football is it gives you plenty of time to cheer for the defense and offense separately. Here's a simple one for defensive plays that you can squeeze in anytime.
Hold that line, Defense,
It's party time, Defense Push em back
Sack that quarterback!
Is the team taking a quick timeout? Take advantage of the moment with a longer cheer like this.
Our team is in a huddle and this is what we say,
We say Go, Fight, Win!
Our team is in a huddle and this is what we say,
We say Go, Go, Go!
Our team is in a huddle and this is what we say,
We say Fight, Fight, Fight!
Our team is in a huddle and this is what we say,
We say Win, Win, Win!
Our team is in a huddle and this is what we say,
We say Go, Fight, Win
Go, Fight, Win!
Go, Fight, Win!
Basketball Cheerleading Chants
Basketball moves fast, so you'll want to have a number of quick cheers to rotate into the game. From offense to defense, this collection of basketball cheers should give you a good start.
Dribble, dribble, bounce pass
Eagles team can run fast
Dribble, dribble, chest pass
Eagles team is never last
In the air, catch the ball
Insert your favorite pro basketball player here if you like, but you can never go wrong with leaving in a legend like Michael Jordan.
Watch him fly
Like Michael Jordan, my oh my
Alley-oop and two more points
Alley-oop and through the hoop
Go, Bandits (mascot)!
Need a cheer for defensive plays? This quick four-liner is a perfect option.
Jump up high, hit the shot
Reject that basket
Jump up high, no score for you
Reject that basket
Don't forget to include claps and stomps in your basketball cheers. This is a fun and short cheer for the defense that everyone's sure to love.
It won't (clap)
It won't (stomp)
It won't go in
but it'll roll around the rim,
but it won't go in
FAQs
How do you motivate your team answer? ›
- praising the performance of others.
- acknowledging the skills of colleagues.
- gauging the skills a colleague brings to a team.
- recognising the importance of setting a good example to others through your actions.
- “Let us all be the leaders we wish we had.” — ...
- “Individually, we are one drop. ...
- “Great teams do not hold back with one another. ...
- “Individual commitment to a group effort—that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work.” —
Encourage the members of your team to fully participate by inviting their input and suggestions on how to do things better. Ask questions, listen to their answers, and, whenever possible, implement their solutions. Happy employees are enthusiastic and positive members of the team, and their attitude is infectious.
Can you give an example of a time you motivated your team members? ›When motivating others, I tailor my responses to their personal strengths and capabilities. For example, at my last job, we had a team member that was never fully invested in the project. In order to motivate him, I made a conscious effort to stop by his desk every morning.
How do you encourage team positivity? ›- Show Genuine Interest. The best way to express positive energy is to show a genuine interest in others. ...
- Give Positive Feedback. ...
- Share Your Knowledge. ...
- Avoid Criticizing. ...
- Stay Present. ...
- Dismiss Drama And Gossip. ...
- Lead With Empathy. ...
- Spread Positivity Throughout Your Life.
“This is what you're going through, not who you are.” “I hope you are surrounded by people who are good for your spirit.” “You are amazing for facing this with so much courage and hope.” “The most important thing right now is to focus on getting better…
What do you say to inspire people? ›Inspirational words:
"Believe you can and you're halfway there." —Theodore Roosevelt. "You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream." —C.S. Lewis. "You're trying something new.
- Make your business a pleasant place to be. ...
- Be a respectful, honest and supportive manager. ...
- Offer employee rewards. ...
- Give them room to grow. ...
- Share positive feedback. ...
- Be transparent. ...
- Offer flexible scheduling. ...
- Offer food in the workplace.
- Will Smith – Pursuit of Happiness.
- Al Pacino – Any Given Sunday.
- Steve Jobs – 2005 Stanford Commencement Speech.
- Matthew McConaughey – University of Houston Speech.
- Sylvester Stallone – Balboa Speech.
- Richard St. John – 8 Secrets of Success.
- Eric Thomas – I Can, I Will, I Must.
- Denzel Washington – Fall Forward.
- 1 – Ask a Question to Make the Audience Feel Like Part of a Conversation. ...
- 2 – Engage Your Audience With an Activity. ...
- 3 – Tell a Story to Make Your Motivational Speech More Relatable.
How do leaders motivate their team? ›
These include: Encouraging team members to collaborate and work on tasks and projects together, where appropriate. Holding team-building exercises every so often to help team members bond and work together more effectively. Conducting regular temperature checks to establish the mood of the team.
What 3 things motivate you most? ›- acquiring new skills.
- meeting deadlines, goals and targets.
- coaching others.
- improving processes, finding ways to solving problems.
- leading a team or being a part of a team.
- completing a difficult project.
- overcoming challenges.
- coming up with creative ideas.
People are motivated in their professional lives by certain factors, including money, recognition, power, passion and meaning. These factors can have a major influence on productivity, and an employee might rely on one or more of these areas to foster a passion for their work.
What is a good example of motivation? ›Playing sports because you enjoy them. Improving your diet and fitness to feel healthier. Helping someone with no expectation of reward. Donating to a charity or cause you believe in.
Can you tell me some motivation sentence? ›- “Just one small positive thought in the morning can change your whole day.” — ...
- “Opportunities don't happen, you create them.” — ...
- “Love your family, work super hard, live your passion.” — ...
- “It is never too late to be what you might have been.” —
- Make them feel valued. ...
- Clear frequent communication. ...
- Encourage career progression. ...
- Create a positive working environment. ...
- Give them responsibility. ...
- Define their career paths.
- Identify your working and leadership style.
- Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and expectations.
- Empower your team to make smart decisions.
- Encourage listening and feedback.
- Foster trust, belonging, and inclusivity.
- Encourage a growth mindset.
- Provide coaching.
We want to encourage students to read more. My parents encouraged me to go back to college. They encouraged her to go.
What are 2 sentences for encourage? ›...
- The program is meant to encourage savings.
- Warm weather encourages plant growth.
- He claims the new regulations will encourage investment.
Affirmative Sentences Formation in different tenses
Subject + past form of the verb (verb 2) + rest of the sentence. She went for a walk early in the morning.
What's a short positive message? ›
“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” “When you have a dream, you've got to grab it and never let go.” “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.”
What are three inspiring words? ›“Dreams come true.” “Never give up.” “Winners never quit.” “Success breeds success.”
How do you inspire and motivate others as a leader? ›- Believe in your company vision. Having and believing in your company's core values can invite others to adopt a similar clarity of mind. ...
- Make others feel like part of the team. ...
- Be an active listener. ...
- Aim high. ...
- Acknowledge your colleagues' achievements.
- Set weekly achievable goals. ...
- Make them part of important decisions. ...
- Let them know when they do things right. ...
- Learn about them and what they like. ...
- Give meaningful rewards. ...
- Encourage them to give you feedback. ...
- Respect work-life balance.
"I motivate others by complimenting their work, asking them their opinion, and making them feel like a valued part of the team." "I motivate my team by showing them the difference that their work makes. If one of my team members has made a customer happy, I share that feedback with the team.
What is the most motivating quote? ›“Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall” – Confucius. “Magic is believing in yourself. If you can do that, you can make anything happen” - – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. “All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them” – Walt Disney.
How do you write a short motivational speech? ›- Determine your purpose. Before writing your speech, determine the purpose of your speech. ...
- Know your audience. ...
- Start with a hook. ...
- Include narratives. ...
- Include a call to action. ...
- Conclude your speech. ...
- Review your speech.
The best motivational speeches are short so that the ideas are memorable. The most strong statements are those that don't conjure up the traditional image of 'speech' but, instead, take the audience on an enjoyable journey from one thought to the next.
What are the best opening words for presentation? ›Welcoming and greeting the audience
Hello, everyone. I'd like, first of all, to thank the organizers of this meeting for inviting me here today. Good morning everyone and welcome to my presentation. First of all, let me thank you all for coming here today.
Introduce yourself and your intent in the introduction, describe and highlight your experiences in the body, and thank the reader for his/her consideration in the conclusion. Do your research, show genuine interest, and never, ever lie.
How do you motivate your team to achieve goals interview question? ›
“How do you motivate your team?” example answer
I believe knowing what motivated my team helped us to achieve success. I knew they liked to [explain what empowered them, such as meeting financial targets]. I created several incentives like [add examples such as a contest] to match their competitive nature.
These include: Encouraging team members to collaborate and work on tasks and projects together, where appropriate. Holding team-building exercises every so often to help team members bond and work together more effectively. Conducting regular temperature checks to establish the mood of the team.
What are the 5 motivations? ›Through research with thousands of employees and leaders, we've discovered that there are five major motivations that drive people's actions at work; Achievement, Power, Affiliation, Security and Adventure.
What are the 5 key things that motivate you to work? ›- The chance to make an impact.
- Learning something new.
- Finding innovative solutions.
- Staying curious.
- Working with great people in a great culture.
- Having fun.
- Continuous improvement.
- Having flexibility.
- "Nice work!"
- "Excellent job on that project."
- "Thanks for helping out."
- "Wow, that's impressive work."
- "Congratulations on a job well done."
- "Outstanding work!"
- "You are a fast learner."
- "You're so good at what you do."
- “You got this.”
- “Good luck today! ...
- “Sending major good vibes your way.”
- “I know this won't be easy, but I also know you've got what it takes to get through it.”
- “Hope you're doing awesome!”
- “Time to go kick cancer's ass!”
- “Keep on keeping on!”
Example Sentences
Some students need motivation to help them through school. Many people have questioned her motivations in choosing to run for office at this time.
What is the definition of positive motivation? Positive motivation is when a person wants to pursue a certain outcome to gain a reward, instead of to avoid something negative. For example, working out every day to get a sculpted body is positive motivation, because you're adding something to your life.