Author: Andre
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In Review – June 2017
Summer, summer, summertime is here. Here’s what happen while we were enjoying the “offseason”: Circa published Does Cheerleading Have a Concussion Problem. MovieWeb posted Bring It on 6 Trailer Takes the Cheerleaders Worldwide. Washington Examiner published Dear NFL cheerleaders: Don’t Sue Your Teams Over Low Wages. Hays Post posted Cheerleading Could Have New Prospects as…
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Tumble for St. Jude
Varsity University is partnering with St. Jude to raise funds and help find a cure for Childhood Cancer! Join us for “Tumble for St. Jude” at GymTyme All Stars in Louisville, KY and learn from the best in the business! Instructors include Debbie Love, Erica and Shea Crawford, Robbie Gregory, Stephanie Brodbeck, and Corey Ricket!…
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Don’t Fear Intelligent Machines. Work With Them by Garry Kasparov
Garry Kasparov presented Don’t Fear Intelligent Machines. Work With Them as a TED Talk.
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Drills=Skills Show 18 – Whips
This week’s edition of Drills=Skills features the full crew talking about Whips.
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See Blue: Alex Francke
One of the former Showtime Spirit kids, Alex Francke, was featured on UKNow in “see blue.” #selfie: Alex Francke.
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Walking as a Revolutionary Act of Self-Care by T. Morgan Dixon and Vanessa Garrison
T. Morgan Dixon and Vanessa Garrison presented Walking as a Revolutionary Act of Self-Care as a TED Talk.
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Thoughts on Humanity, Fame and Love by Shah Rukh Khan
Shah Rukh Khan presented Thoughts on Humanity, Fame and Love as a TED Talk and I found it amusing and informative.
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The Biology of our Best and Worst Selves by Robert Sapolsky
Robert Sapolsky presented The Biology of our Best and Worst Selves as a TED Talk.
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Candied Bacon, Bourbon, Chocolate Shake
I found my happy place at Disney. It came in the form of a candied bacon, bourbon, chocolate shake.
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In Review – May 2017
May started with the end of Worlds and continued with several end of the year events and tryouts. Some other things also happened: The Atlantic published Why Don’t More People Consider Competitive Cheerleading a Sport?. El Paso Proud reported Teen Charged with Lying to Police About Stolen Cheerleading Uniforms. CBS reported Oakland Raiders Agree To…
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Drills=Skills Show 17 – Summer Camps & Clinics
Summer Camps & Clinics is the topic of the 17th edition of Drills=Skills.
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Behind the Lies of Holocaust Denial by Deborah Lipstadt
Deborah Lipstadt presented Behind the Lies of Holocaust Denial as a TED Talk.
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The Cheerleading Worlds Action on CBS Sports Network
Don’t miss The Cheerleading Worlds action on CBS Sports Network! Set your DVR and schedule your watch parties! The Cheerleading Worlds Part 1 (Senior Small All Girl Level 5, International Open Small Coed Level 6, & International Open Large Coed Level 6) 5.28.17 at 11:00 AM EST 6.04.17 at 10:00 AM EST The Cheerleading Worlds…
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USASF: Help us Help you at Regional Conventions!
We need your input! Can you spare 3 minutes? The USASF is thrilled to offer several classes on the subject of attracting new clients and client retention this summer at the USASF Regional Conventions. We want to be sure our curriculum shares current successful marketing strategies and retention rates in All Star, and your input…
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The Future We’re Building – and Boring by Elon Musk
Elon Musk presented The Future We’re Building – and Boring as a TED Talk. It’s long, but I think Musk is one of the most brilliant minds alive right now, making it worth listening to.
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The Cheerleading Worlds – New Opportunities for Programs
Each year following The Cheerleading and Dance World Championship, the Worlds Advisory Board (WAB) reviews successes, opportunities for improvement, and new ideas for the following year. Because 2017-18 team placements and tryouts are in process, this new information is time sensitive as programs plan for next season. (Dance Worlds Divisions and Categories for 2018 will…
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Worlds Week(end)
I went to Worlds for somewhere between my 5th and 8th time. I thought it was my 5th, but my Worlds wife informed me it was my 8th.
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USASF Legality Official Certification
Want to be a certified Legality Official? Join USASF this summer at any of the Regional Convention locations. For more information, click here. Buy one – Get one FREE: Legality Official Candidates may take both Cheer & Dance certification courses for the price of one.
Andre J. Carter 