What Does ‘HIT ZERO’ Mean?
The term “HIT ZERO” is one of the most exciting things an All Star cheer team can achieve. It means that the team performed their entire routine without making any…
What Should I Bring In My Cheer Backpack To Competition?
There is more to getting ready for competition than all the long hours of blood, sweat, and tears put into practices in the months leading up to and during competition…
What Is The Best Stretch Technique For Cheer?
There is no secret that stretching is very important in cheerleading. It helps improve flexibility, prevent injuries, and make skills like jumps, stunts, and tumbling look better. There are different…
Clean It Like You Mean It!
You may not have to hang around the All Star Cheer world for that long before you hear a coach get on an athlete or team of athletes to be…
Do You Know Why This Bucket Is Backstage At Comp?
If you are an All Star Cheer athlete and I show you a picture of this bucket that is found backstage at comp, you will immediately know what it is…
What is a ‘Lib’?
As with many sports, All Star Cheer comes with its own language that truly is a collection of various terminology, sayings, etc. that for the non-cheer community may cause quite…
Ideas For Mental Preparation Prior To Taking The Mat
Competing in All Stars can be extraordinarily wearing. Not only physically and emotionally, but mentally as well. What are some good ideas to help prepare mentally before running out on…
The First Cheerleaders Were All Boys
At a recent practice, I had an athlete randomly walk up to me and say: “Did you know that the first cheerleaders were all boys?” Partly because the athlete caught…
Why Do Teams Sometimes Switch Around During Comp Season?
As a family member, friend, or fan in general watching a team’s progression as they are working through competition season, if it is noticed that a team may have switched…
Quitting On Your Team
One of the more frustrating things that occurs for both coaches, athletes, and gym owners alike is when an athlete decides to quit on their team at some point in…