Equipment Every Cheerleader Should Have at Home

by admin | Dec 12, 2021 | Blog, Cheer Training

Photo: Snapped! by Becca Clark If you want to practice your skills and improve at home, you don’t necessarily need equipment, but it can be super helpful. Below are some of my recommended “essentials.” 1. Yoga Mat Obviously, you want something comfortable to do...

4 Ways to Improve Stunt Stability as a Base

by admin | Dec 11, 2021 | Blog, Cheer Training, Flexibility & Mobility, Strength & Conditioning

Photo: Snapped! by Becca Clark Wobbly stunts are both scary and unsafe. Other than using this training program, here are 4 things you can do to increase your stunt group’s stability: 1. Reach With Your Shoulders In extended stunts, extend and reach your...

5 Ways to Improve Stunt Stability as a Flyer

by admin | Dec 11, 2021 | Blog, Cheer Training, Flexibility & Mobility, Strength & Conditioning

Photo: Snapped! by Becca Clark Wobbly stunts are both scary and unsafe. Other than using this training program, here are 5 things you can do to increase your stability: 1. Improve Core Stability Core stability exercises like front supports (planks), inchworm, hollow...

How to Overcome a Tumbling Mental Block

by admin | Dec 9, 2021 | Blog, Cheer Training, Sports Psychology

Photo: Snapped! by Becca Clark! Mental blocks and a general fear of tumbling are quite common in cheerleading. This is partly due to how cheerleading skills are taught, as well as the nature of tumbling. Understanding Tumbling Fears In cheer, the word “mental block”...

How to do a Hyperextended Toe Touch

by admin | Dec 7, 2021 | Blog, Cheer Training, Flexibility & Mobility, Strength & Conditioning

Photo: Snapped! by Becca Clark Calling all those who want to be point jumper!!! If you’re having trouble getting your toe touch higher than level, I have 2 important tips for you: 1. Stretch Your Elevated Straddle Doing a regular straddle can only get you so far. If...

4 Tips for Late-Starting Cheerleaders

by admin | Dec 4, 2021 | Blog, Cheer Training

Photo: Snapped! by Becca Clark Whether you’re starting cheerleading at 15 or 50, it’s important you understand that you may have a slightly different learning path in comparison to younger athletes. Age 15 is not exactly old, but considering many cheerleaders age out...