Mount Pleasant Magazine Sept-Oct 2018

44 www.VoteBestOfMP.com | www.MountPleasantMagazine.com | www.ClemsonCarolinaTickets.com feature Speaking to the fun she has had at basketball games, Meteraud reflected on her favorite memory with the Cougar cheerleaders: “Our basketball program winning the CAA Conference championship. We were undefeated in TD Arena, and our program was put on a national platform at the Big Dance! Let’s hope Coach Grant, the boys and our spirit squads can pull out another huge season for the program.” Meteraud, a seasoned gymnast who is also the coach for the Palmetto Christian Academy competition squad, is entering her second season with the Cougar cheerleaders and is looking forward to the team hosting its first annual Alumni Weekend, as well as making its first appearance at the NCA Nationals in Daytona since 2011. Meteraud, a 2013 graduate of Clemson University, lives by the words of her alma mater’s football coach, Dabo Swinney: “Do common things in an uncommon way.” That mind-set carries over to her method of coaching. “I hope to continue to build an environment that encourages young women to strive for whatever it is that gets them out of bed in the morning while truly feeling a sense of accomplishment in everything they do,” she explained. “My goal is for the team to be invested in the rules and accountability factor that come with being an ambassador for the College. They are expected to encourage each other to succeed day in and day out, on and off the court, in order to grow the culture of the team year after year.” With the team’s top-notch outlook comes top-notch training. Meteraud cites consistency, uniformity and understanding traditions as keys to building a strong team. “Cheerleading, like any other sport, needs uniformity. Everyone is held to the same standard whether they are in their first or fourth year,” she concluded. East Cooper Animal Hospital is a companion animal practice specializing in canine and feline medicine and surgery. We offer a comprehensive range of veterinary medical services. We schedule appointments with our veterinarians beginning at 8:30AM Monday through Saturday. MARCI SAULS, DVM | ARTISE STEWART, DVM WWW.EASTCOOPERANIMALHOSPITAL.COM 843.884.6171 993 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 staff@eastcooperanimalhospital.com M-F 7:30 am - 6 pm | Sat 8:30 am - Noon East Cooper Animal Hospital looks forward to becoming your partner in providing excellent health care for your pet. Complimentary Exam for First Time Clients When You Mention This Ad!