Category: Spirit

Included is a documentary about Special Needs cheer teams. Here’s the trailer: http://vimeo.com/111162674

The Grasshopper blog published There’s No Magic Fix: Get Organized by Going Back to Basics, discussing organization tips. With time, I’ve learned there’s no magic fix that will make me an organizational wizard. And I’m not alone– Ben Franklin spent the greater part of his adult life drafting out solutions, never sure he’d found the…

Entrepreneur published 4 Winning Startup Strategies From Pro Football, discussing different paths to success. All-star franchises aren’t built overnight. As the leader, it’s your job to coach your team through major losses and other setbacks that every startup will face.

This is video was recently posted and offers a motivational look inside the world of competitive cheerleading.

Les posted 2 videos regarding the USASF Universal Scoring System to USASFRules.com. The first video is an introduction to the system and the second video addresses Technique. In the future additional videos will be added covering Difficulty, Building, Tumbling, and Overall. The page also has draft releases of the Universal Scoring System and a list…

CBS News published Almanac: The 1st Cheerleader, commemorating Johnny Campbell. For that was the day football fan Johnny Campbell of the University of Minnesota became America’s first widely-acknowledged cheerleader.  

Entrepreneur published These 3 Legal Traps Can Stop a New Business in its Tracks, discussing potential legal pitfalls regarding new businesses. If you’re a first-time entrepreneur, understanding legal risks is particularly troubling because you may not be experienced in thinking about the litany of issues that have the potential to strike in each and every situation.

You’re the Boss published The Problem With Going Into Business With a Friend, discussing the challenges of starting a business with a friend. People start with the best intentions. Most partners appreciate one another and have high regard for one another’s ability and integrity. It’s only natural to want to build something with a trusted…

Don’t forget about the Worlds Program Release Waiver requirement. The short version is if you compete for a team of any age or level, in any division, including non-Worlds divisions, from November 1st on, you must get released from that program to compete at Worlds with a different program. The long version is below: Any…

Coaches often ask me 2 questions, what they should work on and what wins. I assume this is because I judge a lot of cheerleading, have judged for a long time, and watch even more cheerleading when not judging, giving me a pretty wide and long term view of what works. The short version of…

As a reminder to all USASF members, the Cheer All Star Prep division has limitations placed upon it that are listed on the USASF Rules website. Click the link, or copy/past this URL into your browser: http://usasfrules.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/USASF-All-Star-Prep_4_5_13.pdf Of particular note is that cheer all star prep teams may perform no more than one time at…

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…

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…

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.…

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.…

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…

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.…

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!

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…

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:

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…

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…

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…

The October 15th show featured Adam, Andre, King, Lark, and Lisa talking about the bid process.

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…