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Jeff Webb’s Open Letter to the Cheer Community

Jeff Webb Speaks Out: A Rare Response to the Cheer Community Jeff Webb, who typically keeps a low profile in the cheer world, especially within All Star cheer, has made one of his most public statements to date. From my extensive research, this is the most we’ve ever heard from him on any single topic. Recently, The New York Times Magazine published an in-depth article titled How Cheerleading Became So Acrobatic, Dangerous, and Popular. Like most traditional media does when covering our world, the piece highlights the rising cost of competitive cheer, recent scandals and anti-trust allegations, and of course - ... view the post

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What’s the deal with Pinning at Cheer Competitions?

If I could summarize a cheer competition in one sentence, I’d say that it’s emotionally charged, controlled chaos with hairspray as the official fragrance. And there’s a lot of walking. And deafening music. And moody little girls with Venti coffees that have more than twice my daily calorie limit and cost more than my first car. Okay, maybe I can’t actually sum up a cheer competition in one sentence. In the middle of this “controlled” chaos of cheer competitions is a tradition that keeps growing bigger and more creative: Pinning. Yep, those tiny little wooden things that they use to dry Grandpa’s underwear have ... view the post

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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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A Parent’s Guide to National Cheer Competitions

Regional cheer competitions down the road from where you live are one thing, but when you travel to a national competition it changes the game. There’s so much to remember, a lot is happening, and don’t even get me started on the ultimate cheer hangover once it’s all over. Every cheer competition is different, but there are some hard and fast, universal rules when it comes to traveling for cheer. We're breaking down everything you need to know and prepare for cheer competition travel, including: What to expect leading up to the eventWhat to packGetting to the cheer competitionFun traditions you can createThe ... view the post

Jeff Webb’s Open Letter to the Cheer Community

What’s the deal with Pinning at Cheer Competitions?

18 THEMED CHEER PRACTICE IDEAS

A Parent’s Guide to National Cheer Competitions

What to Wear to a Cheer Competition

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Jeff Webb’s Open Letter to the Cheer Community

What’s the deal with Pinning at Cheer Competitions?

18 THEMED CHEER PRACTICE IDEAS

A Parent’s Guide to National Cheer Competitions

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