- Apr 1, 2010
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I've read all the rules changes, I understand them and I have listened to all sides.The one person in the industry who has always been the most inspiring and instrumental to me has been James Speed. James is the one person I turn to in difficult situations because he has so much wisdom and knowledge. He has seen so much from this industry though his years. James doesn't do Social Media and isn't quite there yet with all the Facebook, Twitter and Fierce Boards. He did however express his thoughts through an email about the rule changes. I couldn't have worded this any better...
I have to say after really considering the new rule changes that I feel the Board has listened to the concerns of the majority while still trying to effect a positive change in direction for the Sport of Cheerleading. I feel the compromise is a very positive sign for the future. I hate giving up any skills and I feel my teams have afforded a particular advantage under the current rules structure. I do feel in moving forward that the changes in certain rules will only serve to stimulate creativity instead of relying only on difficulty to decide who is given a chance to participate. When the rules were changed for college I thought that my college teams would be put into the same box with all other teams. I felt I had lost the advantage... In reality good teams and good coaches always find a way to be good. The new changes should be looked at as opportunities for growth. Those who embrace the changes and learn to use them to create opportunity will not only survive but grow stronger..... Don't get caught up in negative distractions that only cloud the overall goals of every gym to be successful on the competition floor, safely train our athletes, and run a successful business.....
James Speed
Head Coach University of Louisville
Owner / Coach GymTyme AllStars
James Speed
Head Coach University of Louisville
Owner / Coach GymTyme AllStars