APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE I'll admit I totally fangirled over today's podcast guest. I've admired Kristen Rosario's creativity, leadership, and entrepreneurship from afar for years. She is the co-founder of Top Gun Allstars, and one of the coaches of the Cheerleading Worlds Grand Champion team, TGLC. For those that are like, "What's a TGLC?" TGLC stands for Top Gun Large Coed, and they are one of the best, most fun teams to watch. They're one of the winningest teams in all of Allstar cheerleading, and they pack venues everywhere they perform. Athletes move from all over the country to compete with Top ... view the post
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
INJURY PREVENTION AND STRENGTH TRAINING FOR CHEER ATHLETES
APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE You're in for a treat today! Coach Brian Kula and Coach Kelcey Finn of Kula Sports Performance joined me for a conversation all about why strength training is important for cheer athletes, and how our cheerleaders can possibly prevent injuries and strengthen their bodies to further their skills. Coach Brian has over 24 years of experience in coaching and sports performance, and has trained some of the top athletes in the world, including first-round NFL draft pick, Christian McCaffrey, as well as Olympic athletes. Coach Kelcey worked as a strength and conditioning coach ... view the post
ALL STAR CHEER FROM A DIRECTOR’S PERSPECTIVE
APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE Ever wondered what cheer directors are thinking when it comes to communication and extra practices? How are cheer coaches and directors handling the news about the allegations happening in cheer right now? Jason Larkins is the All Star Cheer Director of American Cheer in Bakersfield, California, and the host of the Let's Talk Cheer Podcast. Jason has some thoughts about communication between directors and parents, and last-minute cheer practices. WHY IS IT SO DIFFICULT TO GET BOYS TO JOIN CHEER? Jason got into cheer by accident (as so many of us do!) His cousin could ... view the post
