[massgopguy]

When I was in High School, those who had the “spirit” but couldn’t do the routines, were in the Pep Squad.

[moehoward]

Excellent point!

[greatplains]

"When I was in High School, those who had the “spirit” but couldn’t do the routines, were in the Pep Squad."

Bingo. Not everyone who tries out makes it. The same for dance teams, sports teams, certain choirs, jazz or other bands, etc. It's called "welcome to life, develop your strengths and use them".