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!),…
Bullying
Although it is certainly not the most fun topic to talk about, having a conversation with your athlete about bullying can be very helpful and important. In this day and…
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…
What To Focus On For Placements
One of the most exciting times of year for every All Star Cheer program has definitely got to be their ‘Placements’ (or ‘Tryouts’) period. This is a time of year…
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…