Cheer Traditions and Higher Standards
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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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The Ultimate Cheer Camp
One of the best parts of cheerleading has got to be cheer camp. Cheer camp is a place to work hard during the day so you can have extra fun that night. When you’re away, you have the chance to meet so many new cheerleaders and learn new stunts and tumbling skills. It’s also one […]
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Influence from Coaches
My coaches have always had such a huge influence on me in the sport of cheerleading. They always push me to do my personal best and excel in the sport I love. My coaches have always been there for me if I was having a rough day and arrived to cheer practice in a gloomy […]
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Having a Sister as a Role Model
My sister’s name is Katy. She is 18 and was in cheer from her freshman year to her junior year. She has taught me almost everything I know about cheerleading. When my sister was a freshman I was in sixth grade and I wasn’t old enough to do actual cheer. I’d always go to her […]
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3 Generations of Cheerleaders
People become cheerleaders for different reasons, but for me, I come from a family of cheerleaders. My grandmother, mom, three aunts, and three cousins were cheerleaders, all on my mom’s side of the family. I knew from as long as I can remember I wanted to be a cheerleader. I have grown up seeing the […]
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New Year, New Workout
The New Year brings excitement and new opportunities. Many of us, cheerleaders, are enjoying the competition season and have dreams for the opportunities coming our way. All these dreams can come to a screeching halt if we do not keep our bodies healthy and strong. My priority, in the New Year, is to continue to […]
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Balancing The Holidays And Competition Season
The fall/winter season is often considering the most wonderful time of the year for two reasons: competitions begin and it is time to celebrate the holidays! No matter what holidays you and your family participate in and celebrate, getting together with loved ones is always a wonderful time. The holidays are meant for spending time with […]
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Thankful For Me
During this time of year it is important that we as cheerleaders think about what we are grateful for; family, friends, and ourselves. That’s right, ourselves! Being a cheerleader can be really time consuming, especially if you are balancing school, cheer, and a social life! It can be stressful at times and very difficult but […]
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How To Resolve Team Conflicts
Whether you’ve been cheering for one season or five, practice one night a week or seven, you get close with your teammates. Through the sweat, tears, pain and exhaustion, you become family. There’s never really any one sure thing that does it. Maybe it happened that one time you messed up and everyone had to […]
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7 Tips for New Cheer Parents
So your son or daughter made the cheer team? Congratulations and welcome to the wonderful world of cheer parents! Here are a few tips that I hope will help you survive your journey. 1. Realize that Cheerleading is a Huge Time Commitment Remember back when you were expecting your first child, and people who were […]
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Balancing Cheer And Your Family
Cheerleading is a sport many are very passionate about and dedicate most of their time doing. Whether it be all star or school cheerleading, a cheerleader’s schedule is typically full of practices, games, and competitions, dividing all their time between school, cheer, work, and a social life. Although it is important to be very dedicated […]
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My Memories As a Cheer Mom
Over the course of my daughter’s all star cheer career I have been right beside her, through the good times and the bad. In her thirteen years as an all star cheerleader there have been so many memories that were made that will forever hold a special place in my heart. My favorite special memory […]
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Confessions Of A Cheer Mom
I love having the title “Cheer Mom”. Of course it comes with some stereotypes that I must be crazy, competitive and full of drama. Although I can say I am none of those things, I have to admit that Cheer Mom Confessions do exist. I gathered some thoughts and ideas from my Cheer Moms around […]
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5 Feelings Cheer Parents Know Well
Our parents go through a lot, however, some moments are better than others. This is especially true for parents of cheerleaders. They are our biggest support system and at times sacrifice a lot to make us happy whether it is getting us to practice on time or cheering us on at every football game we […]
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How To Start A New School Cheer Team
So you want to start a cheerleading team at your school? Awesome! You are in luck because starting a cheerleading team is a fun challenge and completely worth it! With these 8 tips, you will be flying high in no time! Begin as a Club Many schools have after school clubs where students can participate […]
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Why Commitment Is The Key To Success
Commitment is one of the most important components in cheerleading. Each cheerleader is expected to commit to the season, gym, team and even themselves with each new season. However, it is not just the cheerleaders that have to commit. The gym owners, coaches and parents have to take part in the commitment as well. When […]
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Why It’s Never Too Late To Become a Cheerleader
We’ve come up with FIVE reasons why it is never too late to become a cheerleader. Check them out! With age, comes wisdom! The older (and wiser) you are simply means that you have had more time to consider other activities that you may have been interested in. Now that you’ve had other experiences you […]
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9 Reasons You Need a Cheerleader as Your BFF
When choosing our friends, there are a lot of things to consider. You definitely want to be friends with people that will make you better, teach you knew things, and who will support you. We think that cheerleaders are definitely that kind of friend and we’ve come up with 9 reasons why you should have […]
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Pros and Cons of Switching Cheer Teams
Many cheerleaders reach a point in their lives where they consider switching cheer gyms. There’s a variety of reasons why from just feeling as if they need a change or need more of a challenge, to wanting to cheer for their “dream gym”. There are many things to think about when considering switching gyms. Weighing […]
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7 Reasons We Love Our Cheer Coaches
Where would any of us cheerleaders be without our incredible coaches! They act as our support system and help us through the good and bad times. They teach us new cheers, new tricks, and new choreography to help us become better cheerleaders. They know so much about us and in some ways act as our second […]
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The Impact Cheerleading Had On My Daughter
I remember the day so clearly. Cayce was 7 years old when she said “I want to do THAT”. “That” meaning all-star cheerleading. At the time she was a second grader and in her second year of sideline cheerleading for her private elementary school squad. We were at a small competition for private schools and […]
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How to Maintain Multiple Cheer Schedules
As the Mom of three girls who are All-Star cheerleaders, the majority of our family’s time is spent shuttling one child or another to practice, private lessons or one of their other extra curricular activities. Needless to say, it is a constant struggle to stay organized (and sane!). Because my girls cheer on three different […]