By Hayden Swope
Hutchinson’s Rhyan Galyon is a three time All-American, and with her favorite season just getting started, she’ll be embracing the atmosphere that makes basketball season special.
“I am most excited for basketball season overall,” Galyon said. “I love watching the game from behind the baseline. I love the loud and competitive environment that comes from the basketball gym.”
While cheer is her focus in the fall and winter, Galyon stays active year-round and uses the offseason to sharpen multiple skills.
“During my offseason, I play high school soccer,” Galyon said. “Although once summer comes around, we attend a NCA camp where we learn various cheer materials to use during games and to get the crowd pumped.”
As a captain, Galyon is especially focused on growth that goes beyond physical ability.
“One area I want to improve on this year is communication,” Galyon said. Especially as a captain, I want to have that ability to communicate with my teammates and help them throughout the season.”
Both individual and team goals are fueling Galyon’s motivation throughout the season.
“Some goals I have for this season, individually, I want to master a new tumbling sequence and improve my tumbling skills,” Galyon said. “Team goals I have are to complete our rally in the valley performance and make it perfect. Another team goal I have is to have the ability to encourage and celebrate others’ successes.”
