Stretch Class
Stretch Class is a vital component of training that focuses on improving flexibility, range of motion, and overall athletic performance. It's not just about touching your toes or doing splits;…
FUNdamentals
Perhaps one of the most asked questions regarding programming at the gym is ‘How early is an athlete able to start?’ (or some version of this). In terms of actual…
How I Got My Back Handspring
The ‘Back Handspring’ may be one of the most coveted skills that any cheerleader tries to acquire. It always seems that although the back handspring may take a while to…
The Importance of Safe Environments for Our Athletes
As horrific as it may seem, we have seen scenarios in recent years that make parents of athletes universally cringe with every detail that is released. The USA gymnastics abuse…
Our New Home
For months we have been planning, constructing, and renovating, and now the time has arrived to transition into our new home. Our new address is: Cheer UP Athletics 310 Bourne…
What are Placements?
Each year, as one Full-Year All Star Cheerleading season begins to lead into the next, Placements are held to determine which team athletes will originally be assigned to for the…
How Much Sleep Do You Need Each Night?
Under the category of it all “depends on the individual”, comes the answer to the question of how much sleep do we need each night. Obviously, the answer for adults…
The Importance of Summer Practice Attendance
There is no secret that Summer is the most treasured time of year for a good majority of people. It certainly is my favorite!! From barbequing with friends and family,…
Signs of Being a Helicopter Parent
Amongst the seemingly infinite items teachers and coaches across schools and youth sports have to work through is the challenge of navigating a helicopter parent (defined by Merriam-Webster as a…
The Differences Between All Star Cheer and Other Types of Cheerleading
When my daughter first became interested in cheerleading, I enrolled her with a town cheer program that was thought of by many to be one of the best around. As…