by admin | Dec 16, 2023 | Blog, Flexibility & Mobility
Photo by Jerry Hughes How long will it take for you to get your splits? Your needle? Heel stretch? Questions like these are so commonly asked but sorry to say, there is no exact answer! There is no particular time frame that it takes to get a specific skill because...
by admin | Dec 15, 2023 | Backspotting, Basing, Blog, Flying, Stunting
Tips for flyers, bases and backspots to do a solid tic toc: FOR FLYERS: Replace your first foot, don’t step to the side. This way, your bases will know where you’re stepping every time. Stand tall and lift up. Hesitation and bent knees will make the stunt more likely...
by admin | Dec 14, 2023 | Blog, Jumps
Photo: Snapped! by Becca Clark How to stop rebounding when connecting your cheer jumps: USE AN 8-COUNT TRACK Jumping to the timing of an 8-count track will ensure each component of your jump happens at the right time. If you’re going too fast and rebounding, you’ll...
by admin | Dec 14, 2023 | Blog, Flying, Stunting
Photo: Snapped! by Becca Clark Here are 5 tips to do a better kick full or kick double basket! UNDERSTAND THAT THE KICK IS DIFFERENT The kick in a kick full/double is slightly different from the type of kick you’d do while standing on the ground, because you no longer...
by admin | Dec 12, 2023 | Blog, Tumbling
Photo: Front Row Cheer Photos As a beginner tumbler, you want to make sure to develop very strong foundations so all the more advanced skills you learn in the future will come easily and safely. Higher level cheerleaders can also benefit from these as well, but level...
by admin | Dec 11, 2023 | Blog, Sports Psychology
Tips on how to be more confident and become a better athlete/coach! QUIT COMPARING Comparing is natural, but remind yourself life isn’t a competition. As an athlete or coach (or in any other situation), you have your own journey. You will always be good at things that...
by admin | Dec 10, 2023 | Blog, Tumbling
Photo: Snapped! by Becca Clark Everyone wants to hold a handstand longer, but to do this, you need to think about specific things while doing the skill. What exactly should you be thinking about during a handstand? There are tonssss of different things to focus on,...
by admin | Dec 9, 2023 | Backspotting, Basing, Blog, Flying, Stunting
Photo: Snapped! by Becca Clark Just learning inversions or having difficulty with them? Here are some tips so your inverted stunts can hit! Tips for Flyers: ️While inverted, push through your shoulders, squeeze & hollow your body, keep your knees straight and keep...
by admin | Dec 8, 2023 | Blog, Coaching
I’ve compiled a list of 60 themes using my own ideas plus a ton that you guys suggested on Instagram! Rainbow stunt groups Anything but cheerleading Barbie Tropical Rhyme without reason Olympics/countries Team colour Beach party Superheroes vs. villains Your...
by admin | Dec 7, 2023 | Blog, Cheer Training, Coaching, Strength & Conditioning
Since cheerleaders often do only bodyweight training, coaches need to get creative with how they can challenge the athletes. Making bodyweight exercises or a strength training program more difficult over time is essential to ensure athletes keep progressing and...
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