Blue Devil Athlete Spotlight: Cameron Cote (Cheer)

Senior Cameron Cote is just in his first year with the LHS cheer team, but he is already making a tremendous impact.  Cameron took part in the mock cheer portion of the Thanksgiving Pep Rally late last year, giving coach Tracey Hartman a preview of just what Cameron could bring to the table for her Blue Devil squad.  

“We got a sneak peak at his gymnastics background and knew he had potential to really help our team make a state title run for the winter season,” Hartman said.  “Some of the fall members put the idea out to Cam and tried to convince him to join for winter season.  

Despite the late start, Cameron hit the ground running.  

“Since day one of tryouts through this point, Cam has brought a natural leadership and work ethic that has really helped the culture and daily habits of our team,” Hartman said.  “Cam enters the gym ready to work and is uncomfortable with down time.  He takes advantage of maximizing repetitions and detailed feedback with regard to stunting.  His physical strength allows him to learn elite skills quickly.”

“At our first competition, he was able to debut elite level coed stunting that would take others years of training to master,” Hartman added.  “Beyond the athleticism he brings, he helps our team bring it in and focus on our common goals.”

Cameron likes how being a part of the LHS cheer team connects with his past athletic endeavors.

“I used to do gymnastics for about seven years, so when I’m doing tumbling and all the other skills I used to do, it really brings me back to when I used to be in my main sport I did for half my life,” Cameron said.  

Cameron said he really enjoys being a part of the LHS cheer team as well.  

“I like the spirit everyone has about being part of the Blue Devils,” Cameron said.

He also learned a lot in the short time under the direction of coach Hartman.

“I’ve learned that almost everything in cheer is new to me, so getting frustrated over things I have trouble doing that I’ve never done before is not the way to go, but to keep practicing and being patient is key,” Cameron explained.  

At LHS, Cameron’s favorite class was precalculus with Mrs.Latarte.

Outside of school, CameronI works at Dunkin’ and enjoys hanging out with his friends.

After high school, Cameron plans to attend Worcester State University where he will major in Business.