All girl or coed, don't matter when it comes down to the general physics of a cheerleading stunt. Keeping the weight above centered on the bases below, whether going up or down or spinning, the structure's lines are vital to a stunt hitting or not. Recently at a my own team's practice we had a … Continue reading Importance of Good Bodylines in Cheer Stunts
What a week it was down in Florida at UCA Nationals! County Cheer showed out and had a blast in doing so. We are really excited to see where this program goes as we venture into Year 2! While at #UCAnationals, I decided to make daily recap videos like I did for our week at … Continue reading UCA Nationals with Douglas County High School
With cheerleading tryouts just around the corner, I am certain you have noticed that your school and other schools in the area are holding clinics to help you get ready to dominate your cheer tryout. Use them to your advantage! Even if you are a returner to the team. Use These Tips for Cheer Tryout … Continue reading Tips for Cheer Tryout Clinics
Welcome back to the Man’s Guide to Cheerleading. If you’re seeing this for the first time, make sure to read Part 1. Last time we discussed acting like a gentleman while being a Cheerleader, the general ins and outs of functioning and becoming comfortable with yourself as a guy who is a cheerleader. In Part … Continue reading Men’s Guide to Cheerleading – Part 2
Gentlemen, if you’re reading this you have already joined or are thinking about joining in on what I view as the greatest sport or activity you could think of getting involved with. Ladies, if you are reading this, enjoy but also please forward onto any guys you know who already cheers or could possibly want … Continue reading Men’s Guide to Cheerleading – Welcome Yell Leaders
Camp is amazing. Your athletes are doing the right things, in the right way, just like you always asked. New skills are appearing left and right, friendships are blossoming, the team is in cheer nirvana! And then we all get back from camp, get focused on real life, and come back to practice to realize … Continue reading After Camp: Putting New Knowledge to Work
In the lead up to a big event (camp, competition, start of the school year), you can maximize the fun for your practices by organizing scheduled theme practices for the team to dress up as and celebrate. All you gotta do is get creative and let the team & parents know so that costumes and … Continue reading Making Practice Fun: Theme Practices
What a week it was at UCA Camp! County Cheer showed up and meant business. I am really excited to see where the season ahead takes us! While at cheer camp, I decided to make daily recap videos to quickly highlight some of the key moments from each day for the parents, school faculty, and … Continue reading UCA Camp with Douglas County High School
Coach yells out 'focus' or 'get your mind right' or even 'you gotta be mentally tough,' but all you hear is some other voice saying, "this sucks, quit" or "I'll try harder next practice." What you're hearing in that moment is your Inner Voice expressing itself to you, reaching out for help as it takes … Continue reading Make Your Inner Voice Your Inner Coach
Some people say don't lift a finger while preparing for cheer camp. Others will go all out and pre-plan every moment of camp. While I'm sure some are just trying to make it to Day 1 of UCA Camp with the whole squad present and healthy. Get Started Early (the Boring Paperwork Stuff): Look for … Continue reading Preparing for UCA Camp
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