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18 THEMED CHEER PRACTICE IDEAS

18 THEMED CHEER PRACTICE IDEAS

By Kristen / October 23, 2022
Here's a hard truth about cheer: the season really does not end. Cheer athletes practice, compete, or prepare for the...
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What to Wear to a Cheer Competition

What to Wear to a Cheer Competition

By Kristen / November 11, 2024
It's cheer competition day. The excitement, the nerves, the culmination of all the hard work and hours put into practice...
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A Guide to Cheer Competition Hair and Makeup

A Guide to Cheer Competition Hair and Makeup

By Kristen / October 3, 2024
Ah, cheer competition morning—it’s a whole vibe, right? The early alarms, the scramble to get everything together, and let’s be...
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Are you and your cheerleader driving each other crazy on competition morning? Here are some strategies that might help

Are you and your cheerleader driving each other crazy on competition morning? Here are some strategies that might help

By Kristen / October 25, 2023
Competition morning is a day that most cheer moms dread. Do you and your cheerleader fight like cats and dogs...
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18 THEMED CHEER PRACTICE IDEAS

Here's a hard truth about cheer: the season really does not end. Cheer athletes practice, compete, or prepare for the next season, twelve months out of the year. Sometimes, the work is grueling, and the sport doesn't feel fun at all. The excitement of a new team or new choreography wears off, or it’s the middle of travel season, or the huge competition events aren't here yet. It can be stressful and even discouraging at times.  A great way to boost your athletes’ spirits is to have a themed cheer practice. This is a day (or even a whole week!) where you can break up the day-to-day monotony of that slow or ... view the post

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What to Wear to a Cheer Competition

It's cheer competition day. The excitement, the nerves, the culmination of all the hard work and hours put into practice ....not to mention the hair pulling, the yelling, and the enormous amount of Starbucks needed to get through the day. The athletes have their uniforms, but what exactly are cheer moms supposed to wear to competitions? Here are my staple items: For your convenience, I have included links to products in this post that may either be sponsored or give me a small commission. Should you decide to make a purchase through my links, there is absolutely no cost to you. I only recommend products I use ... view the post

in Blog, Cheer 101, Competition Essentials, Featured, Tips & Tricks

A Guide to Cheer Competition Hair and Makeup

Ah, cheer competition morning—it’s a whole vibe, right? The early alarms, the scramble to get everything together, and let’s be honest, sometimes our girls come with a side of sass when the nerves kick in. It’s like they’re ready to take on the world, but first, we have to tackle hair and makeup! If you’ve ever found yourself navigating a full glam session while keeping calm amidst the chaos, you’re not alone. Today, I’m sharing my go-to hair and makeup tips and my favorite products for your athlete so she can hit that mat looking and feeling her absolute best. Let’s make this part of the day a little easier, shall ... view the post

in Cheer 101, Competition Essentials, Podcast, Tips & Tricks

Are you and your cheerleader driving each other crazy on competition morning? Here are some strategies that might help

Competition morning is a day that most cheer moms dread. Do you and your cheerleader fight like cats and dogs on competition day? The yelling, the hair pulling, the crying...and that's just in the parking lot while you're looking for a spot!  If you and your cheerleader find yourselves stressed and constantly arguing on competition morning, I'm going through some strategies that might help. Join my free live workshop, starting October 28th! Click here to register (did I mention it's free?) ... view the post

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Athlete Dynamics at Practice

I'm giving Jason Larkins some scenarios you might find between athletes at practice. What happens when athletes are bossing each other around? What about when an athlete isn't trying hard enough or pulling their weight? How does a coach deal with that, and how should parents approach it?  Jason is an All Star Cheer director and the host of the Let's Talk Cheer Podcast. If you haven't checked out Let's Talk Cheer, you definitely should! Listen to Let's Talk Cheer Register for my FREE workshop for Team Moms! ... view the post