The Importance of Summer Practice Attendance
There is no secret that Summer is the most treasured time of year for a good majority of people. It certainly is my favorite!! From barbequing with friends and family,…
Signs of Being a Helicopter Parent
Amongst the seemingly infinite items teachers and coaches across schools and youth sports have to work through is the challenge of navigating a helicopter parent (defined by Merriam-Webster as a…
“It is a Matter of Geography”– Why Distance “’Tis but a Flesh Wound’”
When deciding on which All Star Cheerleading gym one would like their athlete to be a part of, there are certainly many factors that are involved. As with many programs…
How Regular Tumble Class Attendance Helps to Avoid Injuries
There is no secret that the strain put on their bodies by All Star Cheer Athletes is that of enormous proportions! This is true for all components of the sport.…
The Differences Between All Star Cheer and Other Types of Cheerleading
When my daughter first became interested in cheerleading, I enrolled her with a town cheer program that was thought of by many to be one of the best around. As…
The Real Difference Between D1 & D2
One of the more potentially confusing things that a family newer to All Star Cheerleading may come across, is the term D1 vs. D2 as it relates to describing All…
Proper Footwear & Cheer
As with many sports, proper footwear is a must when it comes to cheer. One of the most commonly asked questions that parents ask when they are signing up their…
What is a Stunt Stand?
Every sport has certain types of helpful apparatus that aid in the training of its athletes, competitive cheer is no different. An example in track and field is if you…
Structure in Tumble Class
When having conversations with parents about an athlete potentially attending a tumble class at our gym, one of the questions I hear asked is whether our tumble classes have some…
Encouragement
Being encouraging can mean different things to different people. When I think of being encouraging as it relates to sports, All Star Cheer in particular, I believe encouragement has a…