1. BE A GROUP: The great student sections are known by a name and are thought of as one group. Looking back over the years, “The Pit Crew,” “2 Live Crew,” “Section 8” and many others were well known by everyone around the SVC. You knew when you traveled to certain places what to expect in terms of handling your opponent’s home court advantage.
2. KNOW THE GAME: Another element of a great student section is having kids that know the game. Chants need to be relevant to the game. Often times this is helped by knowing something about your own team and your opponent.
3. BE CREATIVE, BE UNIQUE: The best student sections have a few different characteristics that set themselves apart from other student sections. This could be in terms of the way they dress, the way they chant, or the overall atmosphere they give a gym.
4. GOOD CLEAN FUN: I am a big believer that “society” has hurt student sections. I know this competition is probably a nightmare to local administrations, so I want our students to utilize sportsmanship, maturity, and conduct themselves with class. In the spirit of competition, there is a big difference between cheering and taunting. Keep it clean! Keep it fun! Be creative enough to lift your team, annoy the other team, and dominate the atmosphere without going over the line.