Author: Andre
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2015-2017 USASF Cheer Safety Rules
The 2015-17 USASF Cheer Safety Rules have been released and emailed to coaches in the USASF system. Following the rules vote by coaches and owners last August, and final preparation by the Rules Committee, the rules for the 2015-17 cycle are now available online. 2015-17 USASF Cheer Safety Rules If you did not receive an…
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Fake Friends
“Fake friends are like shadows. Always near you at your brightest moments but nowhere to be seen at your darkest hour.”
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The Finals
This week the Stanley Cup and NBA Finals begin. The NBA Finals will feature the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers starting tomorrow, while the Tampa Bay Lightning and Chicago Blackhawks will face off in the Stanley Cup Finals and start tonight. I don’t know who will win either, but will try to watch as…
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Seriousness of a Child
“Man is most nearly himself when he achieves the seriousness of a child at play.” – Heraclitus
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Summer Travel Season
Next weekend begins my summer travel season. This season will involve trips to Atlanta, Baltimore, Chicago, Dallas, Las Vegas and Southern California for cheer meetings, along with a wedding and my first trip to London. It may also include trips to Destin, Austin, and New Orleans to visit friends, and a trip to Kansas City…
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In Review – May 2015
Here are our favorite stories from May: On May 1st the Visalia Times-Delta published California Assembly Bill Would Elevate Cheerleading to a Sport & the following day the San Diego Union-Times published No Need to Make Cheerleading a CIF Sport. Although we haven’t seen an official announcement, it appears there are some promotions at the…
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Diamonds & Stones
“Never ignore someone who cares for you, because someday you’ll realize you’ve lost a diamond while you were busy collecting stones.”
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Fight for Principles
“It is easier to fight for one’s principles than to live up to them.” – Alfred Alder
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USASF Image Policy Reminder
The USASF posted a reminder of the Image Policy, specifically the uniform guidelines effective next season: As a reminder, the USASF Image Policy will be in full-swing during the 15-16 season. The most significant statement in the policy can be found under the Uniform Top Guidelines, which reads as follows: “Uniform tops may not include…
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Whine & Complain
“If you have time to whine and complain about something then you have the time to do something about it.” – Anthony J. D’Angelo
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Greatest Danger
“The greatest danger for most of us is not that we aim too high and we miss it, but we aim too low and reach it”. – Michelangelo
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Join Your USASF Regional Advisory Board
Want to be involved? Be a part of the discussions that move All Star forward? The USASF is forming Regional Advisory Boards for BOTH Cheer and Dance NOW! Click here for more details and to apply! The Deadline is today, May 26th.
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A Love Poem for Lonely Prime Numbers by Harry Baker
Harry Baker presented A Love Poem for Lonely Prime Numbers as a TED Talk.
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Lights & Mirrors
“There are two ways to spread happiness; either be the light who shines it or be the mirror who reflects it.” – Edith Wharton
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Change, Don’t Complain
“If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude. Don’t complain.” – Maya Angelou
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Celebration Week
Last week was celebration week. Jomo and Kinder came in town and we hit BBQ Fest with Crabtree and Toby. Then Saturday was Tony and Chelsea’s engagement party along with Rachel and my birthdays.
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Kentucky Tryouts
Last weekend I also went to Kentucky tryouts. Congratulations to the new team members.
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Management & Leadership
“Management is doing things right; leadership is doing the right things.” – Peter Drucker
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Melissa’s Wedding
Last weekend I went to Melissa’s wedding in northern Kentucky, just across the river from Cincinnati. While I was there I went to Skyline Chili and the New Riff Distillery and got to hang out with people I rarely see outside of cheer events.
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Hammers & Nails
“If the only tool you have is a hammer, all your problems begin to look like nails.” – Abraham Maslow
Andre J. Carter 