- Dec 19, 2015
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I've been thinking about this a lot lately. Would you send your child to, or would you currently attend a gym that was run and coached by a person with no competitive cheerleading experience? Ever since last year, I've dreamed of opening a gym when I get older/have the means to do so. Cool theme, great music, gorgeous uniforms, and shaping youth into great athletes who learn life skills through the amazing sport of cheerleading. Here's the issue- I've never cheered before, or at least, not seriously. I love all star cheerleading with a passion. Its almost like an instance when you're a cheer parent; you know everything about cheer and more, and although you've never done it, you've been immersed long enough that you've adopted it as a part of yourself. (Minus those parents who live through their child- I'm not here for that). Obviously there would be other coaches working in tumbling, etc and to assist but I would be the director/head coach of the program. I've read the USASF rulebook, I've choreographed, I've been to NCA and Summit to watch friends and study tendencies of coaches and choreo, I love seeing people improve, and I just love cheer. I do know that I would have to be certified by USASF, which is just fine with me! I know that I would probably need extra help on tumbling technique, and the like, but I know that I could pass those exams with the effort put in.
So the question here is- With business aspects aside, would you send your child to a gym with an owner that had no cheer experience? I would love honest feedback! Nothing too harsh though, please.
So the question here is- With business aspects aside, would you send your child to a gym with an owner that had no cheer experience? I would love honest feedback! Nothing too harsh though, please.