APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY The All Star Cheer world is full of conversations about bids. Just about everyone wants a "bid" to something. But what is a bid? What is a bid event? How do you get a bid? Why is it important? Is it important? We're talking through all of it today. Hit "play" in the podcast above to hear my (nonexpert) explanation. WHAT IS A BID? A bid is an offer or invitation to compete at an elite cheer event, usually at the end of the season. We call most bid events, post-season events. Technically the All Star cheer season ends sometime in April, and these post-season events happen in late April ... view the post
Hot Takes from a Cheer Dad
I put my husband, Byron, in the hot seat in today's episode! He talks about his journey from barely showing up at competitions, to sitting in the arena at NCA for 10 hours to watch the big teams with us. He also shares his very special skill, which *ahem* I do NOT condone...how he sneaks into competitions without paying. Thanks to our sponsor: Prodigy Cheer Apparel ... view the post
Famous Cheer Teams and Why We Love Them
Chances are that your athlete has a team they are OBSESSED with. They've seen all their videos, they know the names of all the flyers, and they watch them any chance they can. On this episode of the podcast I talk about famous cheer teams, my personal favorite, why I think they're important, and the lessons we can learn (and teach!) from them! Thanks to our sponsor: ... view the post
How She Turned Her Love of Cheer Into Her Own Business
Danielle Donovan is the owner of CHEERFIT, the world-renowned workout method and certification that combines cheer-inspired exercises for a fun, high-energy workout! Danielle's inspiration for CHEERFIT came during her time as a D1 cheerleader for Syracuse University. Today, CHEERFIT has evolved into a global movement connecting cheer, dance and fitness enthusiasts around the world through its ambassador program, proven workout method and virtual certification. CHEERFIT has been featured in everything from SELF Magazine to voted hottest new workout trend on NBC. We talk about cheer and fitness, but we also dig into ... view the post
