This episode is for cheer parents and athletes alike. Ashley Steinberger, The Cheer Nutritionist, breaks it down for us today. Ashley is a Registered Dietician and a former All Star cheerleader, high school cheerleader, and she cheered at a D1 college, so she knows all the things about cheerleading. As The Cheer Nutritionist, Ashley helps cheerleaders with their nutrition for optimal performance. It's not about weight loss; it's not about dieting, and she has advice for athletes of all ages. She tells us what cheerleaders need to be eating, when they need to be eating, and why it's important. We even talk about ... view the post
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
5 Ways to Support Your Athlete Through a Mental Block
It's one of the top questions that cheer moms are asking one another: "How do I help my athlete get through a mental block?" It's so hard to see our kids struggle. Jeff Benson is one of the most sought-after and knowledgeable tumbling and cheerleading coaches in the industry. He holds a master's degree in counseling psychology and an undergraduate degree in kinesiology. He took his passion for cheer and his interest in psychology, blended them together, and created Mind Body Cheer, which focuses on the mental, physical, and emotional demands of the competitive cheerleader. Jeff really helps us through the ... view the post
Most People Don’t Know This About Professional Cheerleading
APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY Ever wondered what it takes to be a professional cheerleader? Before you think, “Oh, professional cheerleading is not for high school or All Star cheerleaders, it's mostly for dancers,” wait! My guest on The Cheer Mom Podcast has some things to say about that. Nicolette Peloquin is a former Miss Rhode Island, a veteran Patriots Cheerleader, and the proud co-owner and founder of The Prep Talk: a personal development and branding company that helps aspiring pro cheerleaders and college cheerleaders with their interview and audition process. Nicolette was also an All Star cheerleader and a ... view the post
