The One Thing
What is the one thing that any serious All Star Cheer athlete can do that will consistently make their skills hit cleaner, more stable, and more confident every single time?…
Why Is It Important To Learn To Do A Handstand Before You Learn Your Back Handspring?
Recently we had a parent bring their athlete in for a Private lesson to have their athlete ‘get their back handspring’. While we were certainly happy to set the athlete…
Why Do They Call A Cartwheel a ‘Cartwheel’?
The word ‘cartwheel’ might sound like a funny name for a cheer skill, but it actually has an interesting story behind it. To understand why it’s called a ‘cartwheel’, it…
How Does Renting Mat Space Work?
If you belong to a Town or School Cheer team that is constantly fighting the elements or your organization to have a safe place for your athletes to practice and…
What Is A Good Age For My Child To Get Involved In All Star Cheer?
All Star Cheerleading is an exciting and fast-growing sport that combines stunts, tumbling, jumps, and dance into powerful routines. Many parents wonder what the right age is for their child…
What Is A Cheer ‘Combine’?
You may have heard the word “combine” being used in the past. At first, this term might sound more like something you would hear in football or basketball. In those…
What Does “Stay Hollow!” Mean??
There are certain phrases we hear and wonder, “What the heck does that mean????” “Stay Hollow!” can definitely fall into this category. In All Star Cheerleading, tumbling is one of…
What Is The Best Way To Get My Layout?
Learning a layout is a big step for any athlete. A layout is a tumbling skill where your body stays straight and tight while flipping in the air. It comes…
CheerABILITIES
"CheerABILITIES" is a division within All Star Cheer that was created to give athletes with disabilities the chance to participate in competitive cheerleading. It allows individuals of all abilities to…
When A Flyer Is No Longer Able To Be A Flyer
Every year there are undoubtedly athletes in most every cheer program that may seemingly overnight be in a position where their bodies have changed and even though they may have…