The Rubric: The Language of Competitive Cheerleading
In competitive cheerleading, every routine is judged using a rubric. A rubric is a scoring guide that explains what judges are looking for and how points are awarded. While different…
The Back Bend
The back bend is one of the most important skills an athlete can learn when beginning the journey into tumbling for All Star cheer. It may look simple compared with…
The Importance of Flexibility in Cheer- Regardless of Your Position!
When people think about flexibility in cheerleading, they often picture a flyer stretching into a beautiful heel stretch or scorpion. While flyers certainly need flexibility, it is a mistake to…
Can My Athlete Benefit From a Private Tumbling Lesson?
If your athlete is working on tumbling skills, a Private tumbling lesson may be a great way to provide some extra help. While regular tumbling classes offer many benefits, Private…
The Impact Older Athletes Have on Younger Ones
In any cheer program, younger athletes are always watching the older ones. They watch how they practice, how they handle mistakes, how they respond to coaches, and how they treat…
How to Handle Fear When Learning New Skills
Fear is a normal part of learning new skills in All Star Cheer. Whether it is a new tumbling pass, a difficult jump, a stunt, or a new position in…
Why Conditioning Matters
Conditioning is one of the most important parts of success in All Star cheerleading, yet it is often the first thing athletes want to skip. Skills, stunts, tumbling, and routines…
Leading by Example
A successful All Star cheer team is built on strong leadership. While coaches create the vision, athletes also have an important responsibility. Every teammate can become a leader through daily…
Navigating Challenging Athlete Behavior
Every athlete has good days and difficult ones. Sometimes frustration, disappointment, or excitement comes out as arguing, pouting, ignoring instructions, or showing poor sportsmanship. When that happens, parents and coaches…
The Meaning Behind Cheer Team Names
A cheer team name can be much more than a word printed on a shirt or announced before a team takes the floor. In many programs, team names are chosen…
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