The sport of cheerleading doesn't just happen in the gym. on the mat. If you've ever been around any combination of cheerleaders, you know that they're always moving. They're always doing motions, stunting and Tumbling. Like, everywhere. Most coaches will tell you that practicing with the team isn't enough, and that if your athlete wants to improve, they need to be doing things at home. Usually the first thing the athletes want to be doing is tumbling. In fact, one of the most common questions I hear cheer moms asking is, 'which tumble track should I get?" There are a few things to consider when buying a tumble ... view the post
AMAZON FINDS FOR CHEER MOMS
If it weren't for Amazon Prime, I would never get anything done. Like, for real. Even when I do go shopping, I ALWAYS forget something and I never can seem to get back to the store to actually get it. Amazon Prime solves that for me. I've been researching, stalking, and reading up on ALLLLllll the Prime Day previews, and I've hand-picked some of my favorite products and great deals, just for cheer moms! Grab these useful Amazon Finds as a gift for your athlete, for everyday cheer use, or just a little somethin' somethin' to treat yo'self. For your convenience, I have included links to the products I use ... view the post
AFFORDABLE WAYS TO ENJOY YOUR SUMMER
Summer is the time to slow down: to enjoy the outdoors, connect with friends and just get away... unless you're involved with cheer, or any serious sport, for that matter. When you're in the thick of being a parent of an athlete, there isn't always time - or money- for any kind of "real" summer vacation. But that doesn't mean that you have to spend the summer confined to boring routines and same'ole, same'ole. Here are some affordable ways to enjoy your summer: SWIMPLY Having a heat wave, but don't have access to a pool? Enter, Swimply. It's like AirBnB for pools. You can rent time at a private pool! Some even ... view the post
How to Get a Perfect Team Photo
Cheerleaders impress and amaze me for many reasons; not the least of which is how they can get into a perfect photo "formation" in like, .2 seconds. Like, how do they know how to do that? If you're like most of us, getting a great cheer team photo is essential on competition day. One thing I hear the most at cheer competitions is moms saying, 'I pay all this money for cheer...at least give me a good picture!' Here are some tips on how to get the perfect team photo, every time. LET ONE PERSON - AND ONE PERSON ONLY - TAKE THE PHOTO Most cheer photos are ruined by one thing: having too many people with cameras in ... view the post
