The transition from life as a senior living at home and attending high school to an independent college freshman can come as a shock for many. College professors are not parents and it is up to the individual student to handle the responsibilities of class, homework and papers without prompting from outside sources. As…
The life of a cheerleader is cheering. That’s what they do, that’s what they train so hard for. Okay, it may sound a bit crazy, but yes, there is a time when the cheerleader should not cheer. It is a very important for the cheerleader to know the difference, especially if they are…
Are you just starting to learn to dance? Does it seem like you are just not improving that quickly? This is a problem with many new dancers. They think that they should just improve quickly on a daily basis. This is not how it goes with dancing though. The progress is often slow and just…
Perhaps you are new to cheerleading. Or perhaps you are just trying to decide whether cheerleading is the thing for you. It is time, then, to ask the core question: “What do cheerleaders actually do”? You already know they yell cheers, shake pom poms, do cartwheels and cool dance moves in front of a large…
If you think cheerleading is nothing more than a fun after-school activity for high schoolers, you are missing the bigger picture. There are many ways cheer can and have led to fulfilling careers later in life. Here are just a few examples of your future possibilities in the world of cheer. Maddie Gardener No discussion…
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about cheerleading? Most people flash to an image from a recent movie they have seen or a sit-com reference; either way cheerleading is rarely portrayed in a positive light. Today, we are going to bust some of those myths and stereotypes! Common…
Leading a team of any kind to success requires certain attributes or qualities for the team captain to have, regardless of gender. These are the essential building blocks to work with the team members and mold them into a single unit capable of performing under pressure and achieving the goals set before them. Quite…
Summertime is great for having fun, but it is important to use common sense and not end up with sunburns or heat exhaustion that can harm your health. The summer is a perfect time for those involved in dance or cheer to enjoy the sun, but there are important precautions to take. It is absolutely…
Quick: When you think of cheerleaders, what comes to mind? If you are like most people, you probably think of the cheers, the tumbling, the cute outfits and even the pom poms. But wait, there is even more to cheer than those things. Cheerleaders have “the look” and “the attitude” (that is supported by “the…
Almost every cheerleading squad will have to put on a fundraiser to cover some of the costs of team maintenance or special events, such as camps or competitions trips. Typically, all fundraisers will eventually raise enough money to cover the basics, but often the team ends up wondering if it was all worth the time…