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I’m old too... I always appreciate your insight and wisdom. I do believe that nothing is perfect but I also know from the hundreds of lawsuits I have read...there are very fine people who have organized a safe governing methodology. I don’t see cheer declining..I see it reorganizing with people...

1. USASF, USA Cheer and ICU were all (some still?) backed ( on loan) from Varsity. The tax documents can be found on sites such as Guidestar and Pro Publica organization look up. You will not find tax returns for USASF as they are organized only at the state level which makes them less...

Exactly the reason for the lawsuit. The interesting response is that of the parent consumer. Overwhelmingly over it.

No you aren’t wrong. Logical.

At the end of the day This parent is an education professional. More than likely schooled in all Title 9, Clery Act and whistleblower protection. Why is everyone assuming she is the only one who sounded the alarm? The report has several admissions by athletes. I am more concerned about the...

No disrespect intended but your statement “icing her out” would be considered retaliation. The University has decided to mitigate this issue by placing the team directly under Athletics starting next season. No one will be “icing” anyone if the incoming coach understands the terms of employment...

Varsity is not a governing body so the mystery that they get to make the decisions for whoever is... tells a different story. Governing bodies sanction events and typically include insurance (catastrophic) for the membered athletes. USASF has changed their language to “governing Authority”...

Exactly why the announcement should come from the National governing body in the country that ICU gave that task and no it is not the USASF. I think it would take a lot of the burden off of coaches and gym owners if the decision came from the top.

For me an unfortunate and perhaps unrealized dark corner will be that athletes in cheer and their parents/coaches will never know the light because of a cultural system that has been implemented for decades. The event producer supersedes the needs of the athlete by leaps and bounds. The 2.5...

Can you share that scientific study? I would love to learn more about the science. Also, skills on hardwood surface and the safety? I was told recently if you take the AACCA certification for High School that you become a member of USA Cheer. Thanks in advance...love reading your posts.

The evolving transparency in sexual abuse, harassment, bullying, emotional and physical impropriety has lead to sweeping revisions in sport legislation. The #Metoo movement is not going away any day soon. USA Swimming, Wrestling, Diving Martial Arts and Gymnastics have all had their issues. Add...

Oh I see what you are saying. If unregulated the under qualified coaches can fly under the radar. The majority of Athletes won’t get trainers while doing sport maneuvers on grass and rubberized track surfaces. National championships will have no sport like path... But there will be many...

I Think you are trying to make that argument that it would take a wealthy saint to bring regulation to a sport. It’s already been done and not by rich saints but well intentioned mortals.. As always, I do appreciate your perspective and business acumen and your sense of humor. I do think your...

Ahh yes but in the case of Cheer we are talking about intentional deregulation efforts while escalating the costs.

Well one of their original investors was Jeffrey Epstein... he is pretty mysterious but not nearly as mysterious as Ghislaine Maxwell (Epstein’s recruiter) whose father Robert Maxwell was an original investor in Bain Capital

I understand and thank you. What you are missing is that what sideline cheerleading and competitive cheer looks like in the United States was stopped from being a sport. Lobbyied against. I’m not missing anything.

High school cheer and college cheer is on deadmat in the USA. Some have a sideline based cheer or chant... some do not depending on the scoring. All Star cheer in the United States, even while at Worlds is on spring floor. What am I missing? Team USA is not working from the all star model but...

I’m sorry you are misinterpreting my post. I fully understand creating parity for the growth moving forward. It is my opinion that all stars roots were an alternative for the said purpose of competition only vs. cheering for another team. With that said purpose came elevated training in elements...

Here is the confusion as it points to the history of all star cheerleading in the United States which is in direct opposition of what you have stated and maybe what you have been led to believe. All Star Cheer gained its roots in the USA as an alternative to sideline cheerleading. The gym owners...

You do realize that USASF Worlds is taking place in conjunction with ICU. ICU follows and is a member of an international anti doping regulatory body. I’m sure with the provisional Olympic status that the officials aligned with this movement would be in attendance and expect this to be in...