Okay, don't tell my daughter's coaches this because I always play hard to get when the time comes to choose team moms each season, but I LOVE being a team mom. Yes, I know what you're thinking: It takes a special kind of crazy to love being a team mom. And it definitely does...You're right. But what does a cheer team mom actually do? A team mom is basically a lifeline between coaches and parents. Depending on your cheer program's size and its policies, a team mom's role and responsibilities can vary, but here are some essentials of a terrific cheer team mom: BE AN ALLY VS. A BOSS The unique thing I've found ... view the post
USE THIS TO HELP YOU GET TO KNOW YOUR TEAM
As the leader of your team, there is a lot of information you need from your athletes, their parents, and even the coaches. I love trying to get all of the information I possibly can, ahead of time. It streamlines everything and causes less stress for everyone. Use this to help you get to know your team. These simple Google Forms will come in handy when you need t-shirt or jacket sizes for competitions, what fun snacks or gifts to get your athletes (and coaches!) at the end of the season. You can see the responses all at once, and have all the information you need at your fingertips. Let me hook you up with ... view the post
CREATIVE TEAM FUNDRAISING IDEAS
Truth time: I hate team fundraising.As an introvert, my palms sweat at the idea of passing around the signup sheet for that wrapping paper that no one really wants or needs. I will be the LAST person to sign up to stand in front of any grocery store to solicit people to buy pre-packaged goods for any cause. Our communities are absolutely inundated with fundraisers on every corner, and I just feel bad for adding to the noise.And let's not even get me started on those "fun" and "unique" fundraisers where everyone wants to buy the thing, but it's MY job to pick up the thing and arrange for delivery to all ten people who ... view the post
COMPETITION WEEK CHECKLIST FOR TEAM MOMS
It's competition week and excitement is in the air...or maybe that's just the caffeine and nerves, but you definitely feel SOMETHING. In the midst of all that excitement, it can be hard to remember everything team moms need to do during competition week. Did Susie turn in her waiver? Do you have the schedule for the day? Did you pack the snacks that the superstitious cheerleaders need exactly 91 seconds before they do their routine? It can be a lot. As a cheer mom of 10 years and an experienced Team Mom, I've put together a list of everything to remember to do in the days leading up to the big day. Download ... view the post
