Best Pre-Competition Music for 2018
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Best Pre-Competition Music for 2018
“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and life to everything.” -Plato Music has been scientifically proven to improve your memory, boost your mood and reduce anxiety. Competition days brings a lot of emotions and it is very important to be on your “A” game. I find […]
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Preservering Through Cheerleading Challenges
Athletes are presented with challenges in all sports. In cheerleading these challenges can vary from mental blocks due to an injury, to having to deal with issues with your teammates and coaches. As an athlete of 10 years, I have had to face multiple challenges and one of the hardest lessons of my life. MY […]
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My Cheerleading Story
My cheerleading story begins when I became a cheerleader in middle school. The summer before 6th grade I finally talked my mom into signing me up for cheerleading for the Brentwood Dukes club team. At the same time, I saw the girls tumbling and wanted to do that too, so mom signed me up for […]
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Proof that Cheerleading is a Sport
A sport is an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment. Cheerleaders are athletes that work hard and are dedicated to the sport of cheerleading. Cheerleaders work year round with maybe no more than a month break between seasons. During the summer we […]
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Cheer Bag Haul: Chassé Edition
OH MY GOODNESS… what do I not pack in my cheer bag?! OUTSIDE First in my Bowtique Backpack, on the outside, I have my three favorite Chassé bows: a royal blue Ombré Performance Hair Bow, the Hope Cheer Bow, and last but definitely not least, the Metallic Rhinestone Performance Hair Bow! INSIDE Inside my cheer […]
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My Busy Schedule During Cheer Competition Season
Travel competitions and school are two words that don’t belong in the same sentence. Yet, as a student athlete this is a concern for virtually everyone on an All-Star team. As an athlete I spend over 25 hours a week in the gym preparing for competitions for the two teams I compete with. I pour […]
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Looking Ahead to 2018
December is coming to an end, which makes for the perfect time to reflect on your accomplishments of this year and look forward to all that is in store for 2018. For me, 2017 has definitely been a year of change, but I am so grateful for all the opportunities I have been blessed with […]
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How to Get on Your Coach’s Good Side
I have been on all-star cheer teams for many years and now I’m on my high school’s Varsity cheer team. Regardless of what type of team I have been on, I have always become very close to my coaches. They put in so much time and effort to make sure we are the best team […]
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Making New Cheer Friends
NEW TEAM This cheer season, I started with a big change. I moved to a new gym after careful discussion with my family and coaches. I needed to strive harder and hit higher goals, and moving gyms became the best option for me to do this. There was a big downside though. I had been […]
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Moving to Texas for Cheer
In May 2017, I decided that I would like to try out for a new cheer gym! That gym was Cheer Athletics in Plano, Texas! Read about my journey about moving to Texas for cheer! TRY OUTS See, I’m originally from Pennsylvania, and to join Cheer Athletics was always my dream. I told my mom […]
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Switching Cheer Gyms
“And suddenly you know… It’s time to start something new and trust the magic of new beginnings.” – Meister Eckhart Have you ever thought about changing gyms? What thoughts ran through your head? For me, making the decision to leave my gym of six years was one of the toughest choices I have ever had […]
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My Experience at Worlds
In the days leading up to Worlds, it was very exciting! When our team arrived in Florida, it was very energetic and amazing! We settled in, anticipated what we were going to do, and it was just great! I’ve never experienced going out with a whole team, my brothers and sisters in cheer, to perform! […]
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Gymnastics Vs. Cheerleading
I have been a gymnast since 2009. I have always loved the sport and even do it at home. But in September of 2015, I was introduced to the cheer world. Since I was a gymnast, I knew I would be good at cheer. Joining cheer has been one of the greatest decisions of my […]
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Finding the Right Cheer Gym
As we grow and change in our physical bodies, so do our needs for cheerleading. Some of us start out in community cheer programs, designed to teach us the basics of cheer. Then we move on to a high school or an all-star team to gain more knowledge and advance our skills. There are a […]
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Everyone Can Be a Competitor
In 2016 we have talked a lot about what it means to be a cheerleader and all that is has to offer to those involved in the sport. One benefit that some may overlook is the impact that competition can have on an athlete. For cheerleaders, even if they are not on a competitive team, […]
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When Your Routine Doesn’t Hit
Why do you keep on performing when something goes wrong? There are so many reasons and I can speak from experience! Two years ago while performing in our final competition, our entire pyramid came crashing down. We struggled but got it back up within the last eight count of the pyramid. What a rush to […]
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Forgetting Your Routine Mid-Performance
Competitions can be extremely stressful and quite honestly, a little scary! Everyone gets nervous before going on the mat. It is very easy for our minds to get overwhelmed by everything that is going on and that makes it normal for us to forget a part of our routine. Although it is not what we […]
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Cheer Makeup: Sideline Vs. All-Star
Football cheer season is in full swing! I’ve loved every minute of being a high school cheerleader. It’s been so fun to cheer on the sidelines every Friday night! I’ve been a cheerleader for six years. I did all-star cheer for five years and I am now a cheerleader for my high school’s football and […]
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Athletes In Every Way
For as far back as we can remember, there has been an ongoing debate about whether or not cheerleading should be considered an athletic sport. Although there are still many different opinions on the matter, there is no denying that cheerleading takes hard work, dedication, and commitment to your team. Take a look at the […]
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How to Stay Healthy During Competition Season
Every competitive cheerleader knows that as soon as competition season rolls around your life turns upside down. It seems that everything you usually think about is overshadowed with 8 counts and countdowns until your next performance. But as much as you want to forget about everything else in your life and focus on your competition […]
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Growing Up A Cheerleader
Cheerleading isn’t just a sport, it’s a way of life and joining can be a life-changing event. Even though most can start training at any time, I joined at a young age. There’s photos on our fridge of a redheaded five year old with eyes as bright as her pom poms. While I did tons […]
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How Cheer Could Land You Your Dream Job
What does being competitive mean to you? Is it coming in first place? Winning the game? Accomplishing a new skill? Not everyone shares the same opinion on this matter, but for most it does not necessarily mean winning a game or contest. We spoke with 2x World Champion, Maddie Gardner about how cheerleading has influenced […]
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Kick Off Your Summer With A Fundraiser
With summer finally starting, most cheerleaders are preparing for cheer camp, season payments, and new gear, all of which can be fairly expensive when added together. An easy way to help with these costs is through team fundraising! While fundraisers can seem boring and strenuous, putting the fun in fundraiser can help your team make […]
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No Summer Break In Competitive Cheerleading
The summer time is a very important time in all-star cheerleading. We use this time to prepare for the competition season that lies ahead. In the past few years the cheerleading industry has changed and the judges are now looking for percentage of perfection and mastery of the skills in the routine, not whether or […]
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Introducing the Chassé® HighLyte Shoe
We are happy to announce one of our new shoes for the 2016 season, the Chassé HighLyte shoe! This shoe not only features a sleek and professional look, it also provides the ultimate level of support and comfort for cheerleaders. This is sure to be the go-to shoe of the season that you will not […]