What Is A ‘Side Base’?
In All-Star Cheerleading, every stunt is made up of several important roles. One of these roles is called the ‘side base’. A side base is a cheerleader who helps lift,…
2 Superpowers Missing From Youth Sports Today
Youth sports in general today are exciting, fast, and competitive – All Star Cheerleading is no exception. Young athletes train hard, coaches push to win, and parents hope their children…
What Does A Backspot Do?
As with pretty much every team sport, every person on a cheer team has an important job. One of the most important roles in the stunting portion of cheer routines…
The 5 Most Important Things To Do In Between Cheer Seasons
It is no secret that the cheer season can be very long and grueling. In our particular program, our Full-Year season runs from June to the following May with a…
Where Do Cheer Coaches Come From?
Cheer coaches come from many different backgrounds, but they all have a strong love for cheerleading and working with athletes. All Star Cheerleading is a competitive sport where teams perform…
Devices Down, Enjoy The Moment
These days, it never fails. Months and months of preparation are put into each and every performance that an athlete delivers at competition. Competitions themselves are held in a wide…
Coming Back From An Injury
Getting hurt is never fun, especially when it keeps you away from something you love—cheerleading being a perfect example! But the good news is, with time, patience, and the right…
What Is A ‘Main Base’?
A main base is one of the most important people in a stunt group. A stunt group is made up of four main roles: the flyer, the main base, the…
Hitting ZERO Is Only The Beginning!
If you are familiar with All Star Cheerleading, there is no secret that hitting ZERO is a huge achievement. Hitting ZERO means that a team performed their routine with no…
What Does It Mean To Go ‘Full-Out’?
The term "full-out" is a BIG deal. It means performing your entire routine from start to finish, just like you would at a competition. This includes EVERY stunt, tumbling pass,…