Author: Andre
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College Moves Up Season So Dying Basketball Player Can Play First Game
It’s nice to see the NCAA allow this. College Moves Up Season So Dying Basketball Player Can Play First Game, about a young lady diagnosed with a brain tumor. A terminally ill basketball player in Ohio will get a chance to make her dreams come true with her first college game.
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Media: Why Aren’t There More Serious Movies About Cheerleading?
Entertainment Weekly published Why Aren’t There More Serious Movies About Cheerleading?, in reference to the American Cheerleader movie. Combine that formula with the hours of hard work that come into play in preparation for nationals, and the film’s story practically writes itself. So when is Hollywood going to stop looking at cheerleading as something to scoff…
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6 Things I Wish Somebody Had Told Me When I Started My Small Business
Entrepreneur published 6 Things I Wish Somebody Had Told Me When I Started My Small Business, giving advice to new business owners. Running your own business is one of the most exciting, and challenging, adventures you will embark upon. Take care of yourself as you set the tone and culture of your growing business. Protect…
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How To Embrace Failure In Order To Become Successful
Forbes published How To Embrace Failure In Order To Become Successful, discussing learning from poor outcomes. Some view failure as the ultimate loss of control. It isn’t. You can’t control the stock market, market forces, the weather or the dismal response your last marketing campaign received. What you can control is your reaction to it.…
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Memphis in October
October consisted of smoking meat on the Green Egg and Memphis Madness featuring Rick Ross. There was also a train wreck of an evening and a failed attempt at a good deed.
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Varsity Triple Crown 2015
Varsity All Star announced the Large Senior division will compete for the 2015 Triple Crown. Specifically Cheer Extreme Senior Elite, Maryland Twisters F5, Stingrays Orange, and World Cup Shooting Stars will compete at Cheersport, NCA, and UCA with the most successful team across the 3 events winning a donation for the cause of their choice.…
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Observations Before Diving Into Competition Season
It’s almost time to dive into competition season. This weekend is my last open weekend before 5 straight weekend of events, with 3 of them being outside the United States. Judging by the number of upcoming showcases on CheerLive’s Schedule, I’m not the only one about to dive into competition season, and the next several…
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Media: WSU Cheerleading Brothers Also MMA Fighters
The Standard-Examiner published WSU Cheerleading Brothers Also MMA Fighters, regarding the Moroney brothers from Weber State University. “I had no idea of the kind athleticism it takes,” said Don. “I saw them in high school, but I didn’t know the potential, how hard it was, and how much of an athlete you have to be.…
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Seven Virtues & Deadly Sins
The seven virtues are: Chastity Temperance Charity Diligence Patience Kindness Humility The seven deadly sins are: Wrath Greed Sloth Pride Lust Envy Gluttony
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15 Tips to Eliminate Parent Complaints Forever
The JAG Gym Blog published 15 Tips to Eliminate Parent Complaints Forever, providing ways to minimize friction. Ok, it maybe Pollyannaish to think that complaints can be eliminated forever, but follow these 15 tips and they certainly will be reduced!
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Love. Life. Time.
“If you truly love life don’t waste time because time is what life is made of.” – Bruce Lee
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NCATA Welcomes Glenville State College
The NCATA website posted NCATA Welcomes Glenville State College, welcoming the West Virginia school. Glenville State College President Peter B. Barr, Athletics Director Janet K. Bailey and National Collegiate Acrobatics and Tumbling Association (NCATA) President Dr. Renee Baumgartner have announced the addition of Acrobatics & Tumbling as the College’s 13th varsity sport. In addition, Amber…
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How to Speak So That People Want to Listen by Julian Treasure
Julian Treasure presented How to Speak So That People Want to Listen as a TED Talk.
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Can Your Business Live Without You?
Entrepreneur published Can Your Business Live Without You?, discussing your business running without you, short term and long term. Can you take a vacation without a laptop or tablet? If you answered no to this question then you might be facing one or two of the following scenarios:
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Dynamic Duos – Are You Batman Or Robin?
John Greathouse published Dynamic Duos – Are You Batman Or Robin?, discussing the importance of having a partner, and the right partner, when starting a business. Balance is one of the most important aspects of skiing. A solid foundation formed by two strong legs is key, especially at a competitive level. Balance is also an…
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Media: 6 Reasons Why Cheerleading Is a Real Sport
Mic published 6 Reasons Why Cheerleading Is a Real Sport, giving reasons for those not in agreement to reconsider. Somehow we’re still talking about whether cheerleading is a sport or not. Many don’t seem convinced yet, including one federal appeals court which ruled in 2012 that colleges can’t claim that cheerleading fulfills Title IX requirements. From bros to the…
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Basketball Season is (Almost) Here
College basketball season is here, kicking off with Big Blue Madness tonight at Rupp Arena. The team should be really good this year, possibly preseason #1 with some people talking about an undefeated season. Of course that was how last year started and we know how that went. The team recently had what was essentially…
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Media: Statistics Show Cheerleading Most Dangerous Female Sport
Examiner published Statistics Show Cheerleading Most Dangerous Female Sport, citing research from the National Center for Catastrophic Sports Injury Research from 1982 to 2010. If you have a daughter that is interested in cheerleading, check out the program. Ask if the coach is trained, if there are trained medical trainers available during practices in case…
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OverStretch – October 15, 2014
The October 15th show featured Adam, Andre, King, Lark, and Lisa talking about the bid process.
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Team USA 2015 Tryout Information
USA Cheer posted Team USA tryout information on USACheer.net. Cheer team tryouts will be on January 19th in Orlando, but applications need to be turned in by January 5th. Coaches for the All Girl team will be Tony Nash, Savanna Sibley and Leighton Clarke and coaches for the Coed team will be LeRoy McCullough and…
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Leading the Internet by Example
I’d like to see the major internet companies get together and buy Time Warner Cable. Specifically the companies that indirectly profit from an easily accessible and fast internet like Google, Netflix, and Facebook, that worry about net neutrality and Comcast buying Time Warner Cable. I’d really like to see a couple of the other cash rich…
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USASF: Parent How to’s for Athlete Membership
Glenda Broderick, the Southeast Regional Director for the USASF, sent the following email to coaches and gym owners in her region: We’ve added some new tools to our website to help you help your parents navigate through the Athlete Membership process. Please share this link and URL with your parents. The how to documents posted…
Andre J. Carter 