Glitter, Glitter EVERYWHERE!!
Glitter has become almost inseparable from All Star Cheerleading. If you’ve ever watched a cheer competition, you’ve probably noticed glitter sparkling on athletes’ faces, arms, and uniforms. But how did…
The Arabesque
Unlike other body positions where what it is called may make sense to someone even if they are unfamiliar with All Star Cheer – ‘scorpion’ & ‘needle’ as two examples…
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…
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!),…
Why Rules Are In Place
Let’s face it, as humans, many of us have a natural tendency to see how far we can push the limits of things. As an example, in our gym, we…
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…
Ways To Support Your Athlete During Comp Season
As with many youth sports these days, cheer season can often feel like a vicious circle where there does not seem to be a defined beginning or an end. Like…