Author: Andre
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Went South Quick
For the most part I had another pretty uneventful week. Given the amount of travel and activity I’ve had so far this year it’s been nice to have back to back weekends at home with just about nothing required of me, unless you count watching Pepper while Chris was out of town or bringing back…
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Cheerleading is a Sport and Just as Much a Workout as Football
Diets in Review published Cheerleading is a Sport and Just as Much a Workout as Football, emphasizing the athleticism of those on the sideline. “The greatest difference between football and cheerleading is that football requires sheer strength while cheerleading also requires balance and body control. Balancing a top heavy 120 pounds in one hand takes…
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Observations Between Convention & Voting Weeks
Voting week is approaching and talk about the voting slate has taken over my social media feeds. It’s good that people are talking about the items and planning on voting, but I’ve seen too many of the conversations turn sour. Hopefully as the conversations continue everyone involved can be open minded and listen to what’s…
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OverStretch – August 20, 2014
The August 20th show centered around the USASF Voting Slate. Adam, Andre, King, Lark, & Lisa discussed the Age Grid Proposals this week and will continue with the Rules Proposals next week.
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NCATA Appoints Janell Cook as Executive Director
EUGENE, Ore. — National Collegiate Acrobatics and Tumbling Association (NCATA) President Dr. Renee Baumgartner has announced the appointment of Janell Cook to the post of Executive Director. “I’m very excited to join the team of administrators and coaches at the NCATA,” commented Cook. “I’ve followed the sport since its inception and look forward to helping…
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The Bridge Between Suicide and Life by Kevin Briggs
Kevin Briggs presented The Bridge Between Suicide and Life as a TED Talk.
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Concussions a Concern for Cheerleaders
The Springfield News-Leader published Concussions a Concern for Cheerleaders, generally discussing concussions in cheerleading. “In a sport as extremely physical as ours, you are not ever going to be able to eliminate all the injuries, all the accidents and human mistakes that occur,” said Tabbi McCallister, head coach and program director for the Icon Cheer…
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USASF Policy & Rules Voting Information
The USASF policy and rule change voting period is almost here. The voting slate is available on USASFRules.com and the Spirit Company Dropbox and the votes are for changes that will impact the 2015-17 seasons. The ballots will open at noon Central on August 23rd and close at noon Central on August 30th. USASF Member…
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9 Things Exceptionally Smart Entrepreneurs Do to Be Successful
Entrepreneur published 9 Things Exceptionally Smart Entrepreneurs Do to Be Successful, discussing the differences between success and failure. In the words of Winston Churchill, “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts”. And this couldn’t be truer for founders.
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The Difference Between Professionals and Amateurs
James Clear published The Difference Between Professionals and Amateurs, pointing out the simple in concept, but hard in reality, steps to take toward becoming a professional. Professionals stick to the schedule, amateurs let life get in the way. Professionals know what is important to them and work towards it with purpose, amateurs get pulled off…
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Lazy Week(End)
I didn’t travel last weekend so I was very lazy and didn’t take many pictures. I finally finished another book and celebrated Scott’s birthday.
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Stranger & Coffee Challenges
Business Insider published Why Everyone Should Purposely Sit In The Wrong Seat On An Airplane At Least Once, about Noah Kagan’s Stranger Challenge, which is to do something random with a stranger, and Coffee Challenge, described below. “We have a thing called the Coffee Challenge,” Kagan tells James Altucher in a recent podcast. “You have…
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The NACCC Annual Congress Meeting is Here!
Cheer rules proposals will be discussed and debated this weekend in preparation for the full membership vote after the meeting. Can’t be there to participate in person? Watch it LIVE online! Here’s the schedule: DATE – Saturday, August 16, 2014 TIMES – 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. & 1:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Note: 6:00…
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Observations After the Regional Meeting Tour
My summer of cheerleading is coming to an end. The regional meetings are over, convention week is ongoing, and the NACCC meeting starts tomorrow. Going to all the regional meetings reinforced the thought that most areas have the same concerns regarding the industry. Unfortunately the solutions vary, often in ways that would help one while…
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The Wisdom of Psychopaths
My latest book was The Wisdom of Psychopaths by Kevin Dutton. It was an interesting read, but I don’t think I can accurately describe it. It takes a look at some traits that are common in psychopaths and points out where they show up in other parts of society, ranging from spies to monks. I’m…
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OverStretch – August 13, 2014
Today’s show featured Adam, Andre, Lark, Lisa & Shane talking about Division II and the industry in general.
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Cheer Biz News Annual 35 Under 35 Nominations Now Open!
Each year Cheer Biz News and sister publication Inside Cheerleading spotlight 35 cheer professionals who are making an impact on the cheerleading industry. From event organizers and camp producers to club owners and coaches to choreographers, music professionals, judges, apparel providers and everything in-between, these movers and shakers are making an impact and shaping the…
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Today Was a Good Day
This is old, but it came up in the car on the way from LA to Costa Mesa last week. I Found Ice Cube’s ‘Good Day’
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NFHS Spirit Rules Interpretations for 2014-15
The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) published Spirit Rules Interpretations for 2014-15.
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How To Be The Leader They’ve All Been Waiting For
Forbes published How To Be The Leader They’ve All Been Waiting For, talking about using a leadership position to put the spotlight on others. It takes maturity and humility and wisdom to grasp that oftentimes the best thing you can do with that spotlight is to put it on those around you, so that they…
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5 Things to Consider When Hiring Friends
Entrepreneur published 5 Things to Consider When Hiring Friends, talking about the reality of hiring and working with friends. If you’re looking for a formula for dealing with this sort of thing, don’t waste your time. While it’s nice to have a little foresight into situations that may very well come to pass, that doesn’t…
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Welcome Tim Morgan as USASF Northeast Regional Director!
Please welcome Tim Morgan as the new USASF Regional Director for the Northeast! Tim’s 25 year history in cheer has been as a gym owner, All Star coach, customer, and event producer. He is currently the Head Cheerleading Coach at Virginia Commonwealth University and is an independent consultant for companies, gyms and schools in the…
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Los Angeles & USASF Costa Mesa
I went to Southern California to hang out with Matt and attend the last USASF Regional Meeting of the summer. I ate sushi more on this trip than during the past year.
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Observations After the West Regional Meeting
Last weekend was the final USASF Regional Meeting of the summer. Overall I got the impression the regional meetings were larger and more successful this season than they ever have been. I’m going to take this as a positive sign more people are wanting to continue their education and get credentialed. It being a voting year…
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OverStretch – August 6, 2014
The August 6th show featured Andre, King, Lark, Lisa, and Shane discussing Cheer Hop, Champions League, and Division II.
Andre J. Carter 