Some of us have only one focus—whether cheerleading, science, writing or some other interest. When this is the case, you give full attention to your chosen activity and practice and perfect it. But what do you do when you have multiple passions demanding your time? If you are a high school cheerleader and love playing…
Flexibility is the key to tumbling successfully and safely. As a cheerleader, you should be working on and improving your flexibility throughout the year. If you haven’t started school yet, you can do some extra stretching now to get ready for the season. But even if you’ve already started school, you can make time for…
If you thought learning was tough and teaching is easy, think again because it shows that you have never had to teach! Students only have to do as they are told but it is the teachers who have to forever think of innovative and awesome ideas to keep their students interested and excited. And when…
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…
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…