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…
DetailsSummertime 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…
DetailsQuick: 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…
DetailsAlmost 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…
DetailsRegardless whether this year will be your first time to attend cheerleading camp, or if it will be your last, here are some things you might want to know. Cheer camp started in 1948 with just 52 students. Lawrence Herkimer, the creator, would be proud of what he started if he could see it today.…
DetailsThe good advice your child is receiving may come across as bullying. However, criticism, if it is constructive, can be beneficial. This has been given a lot of attention in various places lately. From organized sports to schools and more, there is low tolerance for bullying, which is deserving. But the question remains: is it…
DetailsYou work out hard, and you have the clothes to prove it—holey, stained and a bit smelly. OK, so maybe it’s time to reward yourself with a workout wardrobe makeover. DA Designs, led by Dennette Nakamura, recently launched a new ready-to-wear fitnesswear line that moves in the right ways, protects the right assets and highlights…
DetailsSugar-laden snacks do nothing for athletes—whether football players or dancers. Dancers often live busy lives, and they almost always have healthy treats close at hand. Forget the drugs and supplements that are advertised for relief of pain and tiredness. Instead, focus on foods that balance the body, help keep ligaments and muscles strong, minds fresh…
DetailsThere are a lot of things that most people—cheerleaders included!—simply do not know about cheerleading Because cheerleading has been practiced for more than 100 years, it goes without saying that there is a whole lot to know about cheerleading. Here are 10 interesting facts that will capture your attention about your favorite activity. In the…
DetailsA cheerleader is an important part of any sports team. Spectators may see a vibrant, enthusiastic young person, who seems naturally cheerful and agile. However, it also takes hard work and physical endurance to put on a group show. Staying physically fit and long hours of practice are just some of the demands placed on…
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