Looking Ahead: From a Cheer Backspot
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Looking Ahead: From a Cheer Backspot
What comes to mind when you think of goals? Some people can automatically tell you every goal they have set for themselves and others may just sit and wonder what a goal is or how it may effect them. A goal is the object of a person’s ambition or effort; an aim or desired result. […]
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LEADERSHIP in Cheerleading: Bringing nothing but your Best
Being a leader is about the way your present yourself to others. It’s about posture, poise, respect, confidence, growth and maturity, behavior and positivity. Being a leader doesn’t necessarily mean having people follow you, but following your dreams in conquering all your intended goals; in being the best person that you can possibly be. […]
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Overcoming Any Mental Block
I’ve had many mental blocks in my life, and no I’m not just talking about cheer – but, the cheer ones have been the most challenging to overcome. My first mental block was with my standing tuck. I could physically do it, but I was mentally blocked. I knew I could do the skill if […]
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Summertime Focus: Even if the Beach is Calling
With Summer Season in full swing, here are some important tips for staying focused. Even if you may rather be lounging at the beach. Read on! Tip 1: Set a Schedule. Whether it’s on your phone calendar or on a paper calendar, set yourself a schedule. If you have a schedule it’s easier to stick […]
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Leaders in Cheer: What It Takes
The meaning of the word leader states: “the person who leads or commands a group, organization, or country.” Leaders are a big part of our work today. Leaders are responsible for all the awesome things that we have and use almost everyday. Without leaders our world would not be what our world is today. When […]
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Choreography: The Fast Pass
Choreography can be one of the most fun parts of a performance but also the most difficult. Some things that help me when I am learning choreography are to focus on what is being taught, find a partner to practice with, and review the dance constantly. When I am first being taught a dance I […]
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Learning New Stunts: A Step-by-Step Guide
With stunting experience in the air as well as on the ground, I know first hand how much goes into flying and basing. The first step in learning a new stunt is fully understanding the stunt. A guideline to keep in mind is to keep stunts in or around you and your squads skill levels. […]
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Summer Tips for a Stellar Cheer Season
To train in the Summer, I typically take a 30-minute walk then move on to some tumbling. Though this year, things have changed as I am working and have a new dog to take care of. I am thinking walking my new puppy a few mornings before work to be sure to get my cardio […]
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To Injury Recovery and Beyond
Cheer has been a huge part of my life ever since I was little. I’ve always taken it very seriously while still enjoying every second of it. Through my cheer career, there have been times where I’ve had to set aside the thing I love most for my health to come first. Although it can […]
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Overcoming Obstacles: It’s a Cheer Mentality
What does it take to overcome any obstacle? For one, many cheerleaders biggest fear is themselves. Cheerleading is a sport that takes a lot of self discipline and confidence. When you show up and step up, you can take on anything. You can’t build a team if you don’t even have your own participation. Overcoming an […]
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Essential Summer Fit Tips
My Summer Body Is In Progress To stay fit, I go to the gym everyday. If I can’t make it, which is rare, I do some cheer workouts and stretches in my house. Every morning I go for a run around the park or around town. I watch the things I eat. I eat 3 […]
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Smart Living: Top 5 Cheer Hacks
In cheer leading, there are a lot of “hacks” that cheerleaders use to help them make it through the season. I want to share with you my most used “hacks” in hopes of helping you have the best season ever. Hack 1: The lipstick on teeth preventer This hack allows you to smile for pictures […]
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Accomplishing Anything: The How To Guide
Many people wonder what it takes to accomplish a goal? The answer can be broken down into two things: Hard work, dedication, motivation, and strength. Today’s generation makes it seem so easy to accomplish a simple goal. Accomplish is to get something done. People usually accomplish things that are sources of pride – like goals […]
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How to Axe Your Comfort Zone
Comfort Zones Defined: A place or situation where one feels safe or at ease and without stress. When someone says to step out of your comfort zone, they are mainly talking about trying something new or trying something you already do, differently. This is something that athletes might hear often in practice from coaches and […]
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Toe to Bow: Tips for Staying Organized this Summer
During the summer, cheer can be a very busy time. There are intense practices, team bonding events, and choreography camp to keep us busy. These are important practices and events you do not want to miss. One thing I’m going to do to help stay organized this summer is to use my planner. In my […]
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Technical Tips to Stunting
One of my greatest qualities is being a good student. Being a good student does not just help one while in school and dealing with education. Most students that do well in school are those that are willing to be challenged. Being a good student is also very essential when you are in competitive cheer, […]
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Cheer Captain Reflections: Not Always a Day at the Beach
I love my Cheer team and wouldn’t trade them for the world. Reflecting back to the beginning of the season, there were things some key things that I knew I wanted to change. As Captain of my squad, it was my number one priority to make sure we all loved and respected one another. I […]
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Cheer Camp: The Ultimate Dream
Let’s be honest, cheer camp can be an emotional roller coaster. It’s fun being in a new environment with your team but it can also feel stressful and intense learning new material in such a short time. From someone who has been to at least 9 cheer camps, I know what my dream cheer camp […]
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Cheer Traditions and Higher Standards
Making and keeping traditions has always been a cornerstone in my life. I have incorporated many different types, such as family, school, and life. Some family traditions of going to the lake or beach during the summer with my family, stopping for breakfast on the mornings of the first and last days of school, and […]
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Chasing My Cheer Dreams
As I reflect on the past and look back to my years dedicated to cheer, I realize how much I have progressed. I notice where I began in comparison to where I am now and notice so much growth and development. From even an early age, I knew that I wanted to be a cheerleader. Although I […]
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A Balanced Summer Schedule
Striking a schedule balance with cheer, family, and life during the summer months can be a challenge. But with morning practice as a routine, my schedule tends to stay pretty predictable. Morning practices mean that the rest of my day is typically free. Although with the addition of parades and camp, my schedule can get […]
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My Summer Goals
My Summer goals Get my standing tuck Stay in shape Have fun Make new friends A stunt goal I set for myself this summer is to nail my standing tuck. To achieve this, I will work really hard at practice, take my goal seriously, and stay committed. I will be in the gym a lot […]
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Determination in Cheerleading
Playing any sport comes with a lot of challenge and responsibility. Some key qualities include time management, physical preparedness, and good sportsmanship. However, in order to be a cheerleader at the top of your game, you must reach beyond these basic qualities. Being a cheerleader means you must trust in your teammates and be a […]
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Competitive Cheer to Collegiate Cheer: My Journey
Hello! My name is Yana. I have been cheering since the age of 5. Recently, I have experienced a whirlwind of fun and success! I made it onto a highly competitive STUNT team. For those that don’t know, STUNT is like cheer, but is currently under review of the NCAA to become an official sport. […]
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Determination: A Cheerleaders Golden Rule
Determination is one of a cheerleaders golden rules. Have you ever wondered why it takes some athletes longer to achieve a new goal than others? Have you ever been frustrated with yourself for not being able to pick up a new skill right away? What about having a mental block? Or do you ever feel a […]