All athletes lose. And, as parents, it’s up to us to provide encouragement when our child’s cheerleading team doesn’t quite make the cut. Knowing how to approach this event is a crucial skill that will truly make a difference in an athlete’s career. First of all, realize that at some point every cheerleader will fail at…
As I read this piece, I kept seeing images of Sue Sylvester in my mind. If you have ever seen “Glee” (and face it, the list is shorter for those who haven’t seen “Glee”), you are familiar with Sue’s obnoxious bullying and angry tirades. They may seem over the top, but not by far. Let’s…
Cheerleading is often taken for granted or thought of as an activity not requiring as much time, dedication and skill as a regular sport such as football or basketball. A good cheerleading team will be able to use the times when they are not on top of the game or ahead in points to learn…
When the weather outdoors is very cold, it is important for everyone to keep an eye on his or her body temperature. Rapidly dropping temperatures and other diverse changes in the weather can affect body temperature. This is especially true for supporters of sports events, such as cheerleaders. Not only does the weather outdoors affect…
The rich food and desserts found everywhere during the holiday season gives a challenge to those who are determined to not regain the weight they have spent time and effort to lose during the preceding months. It is possible to eat sensibly and still enjoy some of the holiday favorites while celebrating with family and…
Staying in shape is essential for any athlete and a cheerleader is no exception. Throughout most of the year, practices and helpful camps help keep you in great shape, but sometimes the holidays and other breaks can be a bit problematic. You may not have as many practices during holidays and breaks and it’s easy…
Parents put a lot of effort into the activities of their children and this is especially true for parents of cheerleaders. Many parents are just as competitive as their children are, even to the point of turning their supportive encouragement into that of a drill sergeant. Often this becomes a point of pressure on the…
For those who enjoy reality TV a new show is coming along the lines of Dancing with the Stars, Dance Moms and the like. This new show features the CJA (Central Jersey Allstars), a cheerleading team, including their coaches and the Senior 5 ladies. You can see the show on CMT, which debuted on September…
True professional cheerleaders may be young girls and boys started at age 12 or younger and all the way up through their early twenties and older. Cheerleading is a sport all to itself these days, with competitions, grueling practices, choreographing, learning stunts, and routines. It is not easy work. A person cannot just up and…