Author: Andre

I wanted to thank everyone involved in the 2012 Worlds-from the incredible athletes, coaches, and choreographers who competed and the families, friends and spectators who supported them, to the event producers who made it possible along with the judges and staff. Overall, we had an incredible event. While most feedback has been very positive, our…

You’re the Boss published A Plan for Working on (Not in) the Business. The author, Jay Goltz, goes through the parts of the business that need to be examined to enable the business to get to the next level. The top 10 things to look at are: You Hiring Standards Training Systems, Procedure, Planning and…

This is the final piece of a 5 part series on increasing competition in All*Star Cheerleading. This one will focus on my recommendations and suggestions that were sent to the USASF as part of the Rules Process for 2013-15 seasons. Move Coed Divisions on the Age Grid My first suggestion is to move Coed divisions…

Every prospective business owner should ask themselves a question before diving in. Is the View Worth the Climb? The climb is late nights working, wondering if your business is on the right track, thinking about what can be done better, and sweating the small stuff no one else seems to notice or care about. The…

Implementing the new bid giving system will be a challenge, but I believe that everyone agrees that the current system needs changing or updating. As an event producer and gym owner, my views may be different than most, but I welcome open discussion until the right system is achieved. The system as I see it…

You’re the Boss published It’s Never the Employee. “Before You Blame Your Employee, Ask Yourself Some Question” is appropriately the tagline for this article. The article talks about looking in the mirror before pointing the finger. The bottom line? It’s never the employees who are the problem. It is the training they didn’t get. It’s…

The All Star Gym Association has invited all All Star Gym Owners and Coaches to a Town Hall Meeting to be held at the Swan Hotel on April 26, 2012. More information is available on AllStarGymAssociation.org.

This article is a follow up to Starting from Scratch: Bids to Year End Championships via Points. This article will focus on a way to implement the points system as a way to qualify for Worlds. The summary is this plan would keep Paid Bids, convert Event Producers currently awarding Partial bids to awarding Paid…

Hands on training from some of the TOP Stunting and Tumbling Coaches in the Country! Learn the safety progressions for each skill at every level Who: Brandon All-Stars STAFF!!! What: Stunts and Tumbling Safety and Progressions Levels 1-5 When: June 8, 9, 10 Where: Brandon All-Stars Why: Because WE want our Sport SAFE! Cost: $50…

This article is a follow up to Starting from Scratch: Bids to Year End Championships via Points. This article will focus on how I would implement the points system without worrying about existing year end events such as Worlds, All Levels, and US Finals. I would have an end of the year championship for all…

The 2012 Cheerleading and Dance Worlds Video On Demand & LIVE STEAM is now available at www.USASF.net You can also Click Here to be taken directly to the sign in screen Do you have friends, family or other program/studio members can’t come to The 2012 Cheerleading and Dance Worlds? We are offering several options to…

Inside Cheerleading published HPU Cuts Competitive Cheer & Dance Teams. The reconstituted programs will remain highly visible and dedicated to excellence, fostering spirit and support around athletics and encouraging academic success and achievement among student cheerleaders and dancers. HPU is continuing scholarship assistance for returning cheerleaders and dancers so that no current program participants will…

This idea is a way to choose participants for a Year End Championship. Right now this idea will be presented with several options that will allow it to be tailored to the needs of those using it. In the near future more specific ways to implement these ideas will be presented. This idea would enable…

The USASF updated the deduction sheet and rubric for Worlds 2012. Keeping in mind that Worlds is based on a maximum score of 300 points, this makes Stunt Bobbles, Stunt Falls, Major Stunt Falls, and Stunt or Pyramid Collapses on par with the Varsity Scoring System. Athlete Bobbles and Athlete Falls are essentially twice the…

The Intuit Small Business Blog published 4 Small-Business Skills Worth Sharpening. This article talks about skills small business owners should be familiar with in order save time and money in the future. The 4 skills mentioned are: Business Accounting Website Design Public Relations and Public Speaking Human Resources

Sea to Sky took place on March 31st and April 1st in Vancouver, BC (Canada). This event had 122 All*Star Cheer teams compete and was a qualifier for Cheer & Dance Worlds. Partial Bids were awarded to: Connect Allstars (Senior Small L5) Event Page | Sea to Sky 2012 Results The event had 122 All*Star…

American Cheer Power Midwest Nationals took place on March 31st and April 1st in Columbus, OH. This event had 252 All*Star Cheer teams compete and was a qualifier for Cheer Worlds. Paid Bids were awarded to: Core Athletix “Black Diamonds” (Senior Small Coed L5) Michigan Xtreme “Legacy” (Senior Small Coed L5) Pittsburgh Superstars (Senior Medium…

ACDA Reach the Beach took place on March 31st and April 1st in Ocean City, MD. This event had 246 All*Star Cheer teams compete and was a qualifier for Cheer Worlds. Paid Bids were awarded to: Maryland Twisters “Reign” (Senior Medium Coed L5) At Large Bids were awarded to Cheer Tyme “International Invasion” (International Open…

Forbes published The First Step To Building Your Personal Brand. This is as important for the coach at a gym trying to get more private lessons as it is for the choreographer or music producer trying to get more clients. Forbes’ suggestions: Determine Your Emotional Appeal Determine Your Description Determine Your Function Put it All…

The Lantern published Club Cheerleading Team Mourns Coach, Joey Delaney. The Ohio State All-Girl Cheerleading team is on the mat for a full dress rehearsal the Saturday before it departs for nationals — that’s the way coach Joey Delaney ran the program since 1998. There was a notable absence this past Saturday, though — Delaney…

The Board appreciates the recommendations recently made by the Rules Committee and, as always, gave them serious consideration before issuing the revised rules that we feel are in the best interest of our sport and its athletes. Given the feedback we received, it seems appropriate to now address the developments that led the Board to…

The USASF posted an update to the rules changes made last week and published A Message From the USASF Board of Directors (April 5th, 2012). The USASF Announcement is available on USASF.net and a summary of the updates announced today is below: Standing Double Fulls are not allowed, but Standing Single Fulls are. Standing Single…

US Spirit Nationals took place on March 24-25, 2012 in Orlando, FL. This event had 70 All*Star Cheer teams compete and was a qualifier for Cheer & Dance Worlds. Partial Bids were awarded to: NEO Allstars “Panthers” (Senior Medium Coed L5) Top Gun Allstars (International Open Coed L6) At Large Bids were awarded to: Xtreme…

Cheerleading Daily published Cheerleading Rule Changes, March 2012,. It isn’t fair. It is not. But it was right. It had to happen. Cheerleading is going to go on. And now, maybe, cheer programs will have to find more creative ways to stand out. Maybe programs will have to focus on teaching the less experienced kids…

The All Star Gym Association (ASGA)is a group of gym owners and coaches that want to make sure their voices are heard regarding industry issues. In response to the rules changes the USASF announced last week the ASGA sent a letter to the USASF Board of Directors asking them to reconsider. The ASGA also posted…