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...
by admin | Dec 6, 2023 | Blog, Tumbling
Photo: Front Row Cheer Photos KICK HARD A powerful kick is super important for an aerial. Practice kicks on their own to get the movement down and strengthen the muscles needed, then apply it to the skill. KEEP YOUR CHEST UP Dropping your upper body can work if you...
by admin | Dec 5, 2023 | Backspotting, Basing, Blog, Flying, Stunting
Cheer shoulder stands are usually done by just standing as you would on the ground, but on someone’s shoulders. Don’t do this! There’s a specific technique for shoulder stands to make them safe and incredibly stable. I learned this technique from a gymnastics...
by admin | Dec 4, 2023 | Blog, Tumbling
Photo: Snapped! by Becca Clark If you’re learning to connect a back handspring to another skill or are learning multiples, this post is for you! To have a smooth connection between a round off and a back handspring, or a back handspring and another back...
by admin | Dec 3, 2023 | Blog, Cheer Training
Photo by FloCheer Being a crossover athlete, or doing both school & allstar cheer, has its benefits – you get more practice time, more opportunities to compete and may be able to experience a variety of stunt positions. Although it’s fun, there are some downsides...
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