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Okay so this is a pretty random post but I've got the opportunity to do a coaching course through the local council and they will pay for me to do my USASF credentials for level 1 and 2 (as I can't afford to put myself through them and my team refuse to). The course also provides hands on...

I know this is pretty much the most tabooed subject in the cheer world but I was just curious about people's opinions on gym switching (this is due to a video I watched on the internet of a cheer vlogger stating they had switched gyms). Personally it just depends on circumstances for me...

This previous March I overrotated in my layout and landed on me head/back. I blacked out for a minute and ended up with a concussion. I was out of cheer for a month and I have done layouts since, but I'm still noticing lots of trouble with my memory and ability to comprehend things. I have been...

Hi Ya’ll, Looking for your input again! For many cheerleading programs, we are coming up to the start of a new season. Some have just had try-outs; some will have try-outs this month. I recently wrote an article called 5 Tips for Try-Out Success to help those athletes trying out, especially...

Hi Ya’ll, Looking for your input again! For many cheerleading programs, we are coming up to the start of a new season. Some have just had try-outs; some will have try-outs this month. I recently wrote an article called 5 Tips for Try-Out Success to help those athletes trying out, especially...

Hi Ya’ll, Looking for your input again! For many cheerleading programs, we are coming up to the start of a new season. Some have just had try-outs; some will have try-outs this month. I recently wrote an article called 5 Tips for Try-Out Success to help those athletes trying out, especially...

Hi Ya’ll, Looking for your input again! For many cheerleading programs, we are coming up to the start of a new season. Some have just had try-outs; some will have try-outs this month. I recently wrote an article called 5 Tips for Try-Out Success to help those athletes trying out, especially...

Hi Ya’ll, Looking for your input again! For many cheerleading programs, we are coming up to the start of a new season. Some have just had try-outs; some will have try-outs this month. I recently wrote an article called 5 Tips for Try-Out Success to help those athletes trying out, especially...

So I have made the decision to switch gyms. Reason being is that our gym does not offer a strong tumbling program and a new gym does. My mother and I informed my coach about my decision and would have to pay six months of tuition if I quit. Should I finish the season out at my current gym with...

Let me preface this with I know this is partly my fault...now that that is out of the way. CP is 6 almost 7 but with a birthday 8 days after the cut off so she is always a year younger. Though she started cheering at 4 she has switched between Mini to Tiny back to Mini and then to a half-season...

I am having some major issues with my CP's coach (our team is very small and he is the only staff, rents space from a gymnastics gym for practices) regarding: Charging us $350 for uniforms and then he ordered uniforms that cost about $40. In addition, he collected the money in July/August...

Hope this is in the right place. (Been here since 2010 but don't post much!) Just looking for some advice from you all! I'm coming over from the UK to the states this summer to work, I have the month of August off to travel and I want to see as many states as possible. I will be working in...

Hey there, so my CP got a AL bid last week in CT, not really sure what to expect.....feeling really nervous, excited, stressed & $$$$$$ did I say stressed lol any must do it while we are there or what to avoid. ... my CP is going withat her y1 team Shamrocks for JAS, hoping her y2 gets a bid in...

Hey guys, just ran across an article Gabi Butler posted on her Facebook page about nutrition and low energy levels. I found it extremely interesting and thought I might share: 6 Reasons Why You're Too Tired To Hit Up Cheer & Tumbling Practice (And How To Fix It) Personally, I know I definitely...

Hey guys! So I've always tanned in uv beds for cheer, but I really want to give that up. I'm on an IOC6 team and our uniforms are all white, and I'm extremely pale naturally so I need some advice. Should I get a spray tan for comps or use self tanners? I'm scared of ruining my uniform, or having...

Hi everyone! I am new to the cheerleading world, but I've been a lurker on these boards for a few months trying to absorb as much info as I can. But now I need some advice and I thought maybe those who know more about the industry can give me some perspective on some questions I have been...

My sleeveless shell fits fine and isn't tight but is def pretty fitted looking. One thing I noticed is every time I put my arms up in cheer or bend or lean over it shows a bit of my midsection. Should I ask for a different size? or is it normal? We have old school styled uniforms, no...

I have an interview tomorrow about a cheerleading coaching job. I'm pretty sure I'm going to get it as they really need the help. I'm just not sure what to expect. This is my first time working with school kids and I'm young coach. While I may be young, I'm strict and stick to my words. So any...

Good afternoon everyone, I am seeking advice on how to ask for rental space. I am a new coach for a recreational team. I am completely at lost here. I don't know how to appropriately send an email asking for rental space without me giving a long explanation on why. I am very talkative, so I...

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