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…
1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8!
If you have ever watched an All Star Cheer practice or competition, you have probably heard coaches, athletes, or choreographers counting, "1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8." Those numbers may sound simple, but they are…
Help! I Have a Mental Block!!
Years ago, my oldest daughter experienced what I can only describe as the mother of all mental blocks as we were preparing to travel to Orlando, Florida, for Summit. I…
What Makes a Great Teammate?
When people think about cheerleading, they often focus on skills. They think about tumbling passes, stunts, jumps, and exciting routines. While those things are certainly important, there is another part…