Andre J. Carter

Month: March 2009

  • Awards

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    The USASF and some of the more popular industry magazines have teamed up to search for coaches and owners of the year. Follow the link for more information and nomination forms. USASF

  • FSN’s Sport Science

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    National Cheer Safety Foundation has sent word Fox Sports Network (FSN) will be airing an episode of Sport Science pertaining to Cheerleading injuries. The episode is scheduled to air on April 5th at 9pm.

  • Spirit Post

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    I received a phone call this morning about a blog I’m involved with called Spirit Post. The point of the call was to get an email, deemed confidential by the caller, taken off the site. I’m not certain his claim that I legally needed to take it down was valid, but it didn’t matter enough…

  • Coach Billy G.

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    It seems like Coach Billy G. will soon be looking for a new job. If he is fired the reason given will be off the court stuff like his partying antics and inability to “relate” to the major donors, but reality is it comes down to wins. He isn’t getting the job done on the…

  • SpiritTown USA Top 10

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    The JAM Brands have announced the SpiritTown USA Top 10. The finalists are Atlanta, Columbus (GA & OH), Chicago, Washington/Baltimore, Louisville, Memphis, Dallas/Ft. Worth, and Seymour, IN. SpiritTown USA

  • VFP Update

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    In addition to recently adding Cheersport and Universal Spirit to the Varsity Family Plan, Varsity has dropped the 2 team must attend the same event requirement.

  • USASF 2009-10 Updates

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    The USASF has released the 2009-10 Rules and Age Grid, for Cheer and Rules, Divisions, and Glossary for Dance. We haven’t looked at them yet, but I’m sure there will be more posts about them soon. USASF Updates

  • Universal Spirit Joins VFP

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    Universal Spirit is now participating in the Varsity Family Plan. No word on if a merger or acquisition took place.

  • Congratulation Marty

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    Martin Brodeur became the NHL’s all time regular season winning goalie last night. Congrats!

  • The Power of a Pen

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    I’m going start spending less time in front of a computer, replacing it with time using a pen and a notepad. I think different when I use a pen instead of my keyboard. Hopefully a little time with each will get me closer to my destination. Of course this could just be the thoughts of…

  • SpiritTown USA Top 25

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    JAM Brands have announced the Top 25 in the SpiritTown USA poll. Visit the site and cast your vote. The Top 25 polls close on Thursday, March 20th so the Top 10 can be announced at Great Lakes and GSSA. SpiritTown USA

  • Cheersport Joins VFP

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    Cheersport has form an alliance with Varsity Brands allowing Cheersport to participate in the Varsity Family Plan. The email below was sent on March 12th: CHEERSPORT is extremely pleased to announce the formation of a strategic alliance with Varsity Brands that allows CHEERSPORT to participate in the Varsity Family Plan. “We are thrilled with this…

  • JAM U 2009

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    Jammy has scheduled the 2009 JAM U Coaches Conference. The event will take place in Louisville, KY, June 26th & 27th. An “Extra Credit Day” will be held on June 28th. JAM U

  • UPA Results

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    Elite Cheer (Small Senior) earned UPA’s Paid Bid. Complete results can be found by following the link below. UPA Results

  • Rumor: COA Bids

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    We’ve been told COA’s Paid Bids have been awarded to Basic Superstart (Small Senior) and Step 1 (Large Coed). I haven’t seen anything from COA confirming this.

  • NCA Results

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    Congratulations to all the teams earning NCA jackets this weekend. Top Gun Large Coed completed the JAMfest, Cheersport, NCA trifecta by building a 1 point lead on Saturday and having a better performance on Sunday. Cheer Athletic Panthers (Large Senior) may have established themselves as the favorites for Worlds by beating Cheer Extreme and Maryland…