The Forward Roll
A Forward Roll is one of the most basic yet important tumbling skills that athletes learn early in their tumble training. While it may seem simple, the Forward Roll teaches…
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…
How Often Should Flyers Stretch?
In All Star Cheer the flexibility of ALL athletes, but particularly flyers, is crucial. Flyers are the athletes lifted and held in the air, where they perform stunts and poses…
Why Do Cheerleaders Wear Makeup At Competition?
All Star cheerleaders wear makeup during competitions for several important reasons. While it might seem like just a tradition or a way to dress up, the use of makeup in…
Showcase!!!
What is ‘Showcase’ and why in the world is it SO exciting?!?? In All Star Cheer, a "Showcase" is one of the most thrilling and anticipated events of the cheer…
The History of Competition Hair in All Star Cheerleading
All Star Cheerleading is a sport known for its high energy, athletic routines, and eye-catching performances. Over the years, as the sport has evolved, so has the importance placed on…
A Good Nap Goes A Long Way!
Napping might not seem like an obvious part of training for an All Star Cheerleading athlete, but it can play a critical role in enhancing performance and overall well-being. Cheerleading…
The Danger Of Taking Time Off From Cheerleading
There is no secret that All Star Cheer is an extremely demanding sport. I often – half-jokingly – make the comment that our sport is like a circle, that once…
Team Practice vs. Individual Practice
Unless you are into an activity/sport for purely the social aspects (and in competitive Cheer, every Coach on the planet is praying that this is NOT the case with you!),…
Choreography
When comp season begins, it is hard to believe the amount of time, energy, and effort that is put into each and every routine to make it turn into the…