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…
Reacting to Placements
Team placements can bring a lot of emotions. Some athletes feel excited and proud after placements, while others feel disappointed, frustrated, embarrassed, or even angry. All of these feelings are…
Cheer Anxiety
All Star cheerleading can be exciting, rewarding, and fun, but it can also create stress and anxiety for athletes. Cheerleaders often feel pressure to perform well, impress coaches, support teammates,…
Encouragement
Being encouraging can mean different things to different people. When I think of being encouraging as it relates to sports, All Star Cheer in particular, I believe encouragement has a…
Tears & Sports
A number of years ago, I recall one Full-Year All Star season in particular where my oldest daughter would often end practice in a puddled mess. My guess is she…