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1. There was no point brought up in the insulting tweet made toward my daughter. 2. I never asked for an angry mob with pitchforks. Only for the recognition that public insults from a coach on social media are unacceptable. If you recognized this, then we are on the same side. 3. You're...

You're probably right. I guess I am the eternal optimist... always hoping for a better world for us all to live in. It just scares me to see behavior like that because we have seen first hand how it can affect kids. We have met so many and heard stories about huge blows to self confidence...

OK, now I'm confused. Please define... How did she "act out"? That one has me baffled. Not to mention, you are completely missing the point. My daughter could care less about the comment. Do you honestly think this is the first time she has had negative comments on social media? I only...

Since it's been called into question, perhaps a quick google search can help us all gain some perspective on bullying. Bullying - to use superior strength or influence to intimidate (someone), typically to force him or her to do what one wants. Seems to me the post in question fits this...

I was going to refrain from posting on this thread, mainly because I've been on the board for years and I know how little it solves to quarrel with others who have differing opinions with regard to anything cheer related. However, since my wife's Facebook posts are now being posted on this...

I will shed some light on the footage question. SkitzTV worked very closely with Varsity to get permission to film at the events. This included allowing Varsity time to review the episodes before they were posted for any changes they may have felt were necessary. In addition, SkitzTV has spared...

I think I can speak on this subject with some level of experience. My daughter has had to deal with some of this "gym hopping" nonsense a few times. Here's my 2 cents. Go for it. Always. In life, GO FOR IT. Life is all about experiences. If you are going to live your life in fear of what...

Excellent point. There is no question they will need deeper pockets to continue to infiltrate the international marketplace. It is astounding how big cheer is growing outside of this country. As for apparel, my guess is that an equity firm will likely have connections to cut production costs...

You can say that again. I would assume major events are where the bulk of their profit margin is made, but it's no wonder the sport is increasingly being driven by money rather than by need and/or purist intent. It's much like the world we live in today... if there's money at the root of it...

I was more blow away by this figure... "With combined sales in excess of $1.2 billion, Varsity Brands' three businesses"... now that's some greenbacks!

Correct. Gabi's first year away was 2 years ago. Her first year, she lived with a host family but my wife visited often. Last year we rented a place over there and a few other team members stayed in the house ("the cheer house") and my wife and youngest daughter stayed as well. I did the...

I feel like I could write a version of "Chicken Soup for the Message Board Soul" from all the advice shared on these threads. What's the old saying, two ears and one mouth... Oh but darn, guess that doesn't work, because in this case it's two eyes and ten fingers... Matthew 7:6 comes to mind...

The point of my original post was of course to be very facetious. It was to point out the irony in the fact that as humans, many decry the filth on TV, but when we get a wholesome show to watch that gives us a glimpse into real honest hard work, integrity and great determination, we get bored...

Of course they can't, because in this country we don't value hard work on our televisions; it's too boring... we value filth, sludge, slime, garbage, sex and violence. This of course is the very reason this show will never make it to TV. It's ugly, but it's truth. Hard work, moral fortitude...

In my opinion, there should be no difference. I'm only highlighting that the definition of sport involves competition. Thus, athletic activities don't always involve competition and therefore cannot under the traditional definition of the word be labeled a sport. At the end of the day, it's...

I stopped watching because who wants to support a show without any drama, backstabbing or utter nonsense. I mean, c'mon. This show has nothing but hard work by aspiring athletes in a sport I love. And it's the same thing over and over, those athletes working hard to reach their goals and...

I wouldn't say this is a given. Some schools fully support the distinction between the two and allow their athletes to be involved in both. Why can it not be recognized as sport when they are on the sideline, but then have a seperate "roster" and evaluation/try out for competitive in which...

I think we can all agree... Allstar Cheerleading IS a sport. Competition is at the heart of allstar cheer. Sideline Cheerleading, while being certainly an athletic activity, is not a sport, because there is no competition between squads while they are "cheering on their team" from the...

I agree 110% with this. However, it is clear that there are contracts in place. As such, it's not going to change anytime soon. Thus, best to make the best of the situation while this is still the venue. Like I said, there were several times I was in the Field House on Sunday when they were...

Seems to me there is a simple solution to the Milk House overcrowding issue. Disney already had staff positioned at every exit door in the building. The simple solution is GIVE THE STAFF COUNTER/CLICKERS. Have them report the number of people exiting every 10 minutes and allow in that many...