For most of us, it’s already a cheer new season. This time of year always brings fresh starts, new friends, new goals, and new teams. But a new score sheet, age grids, and shakeups in team alignment can cause many athletes to deal with disappointment during this time. I quote I love says, “Be brave enough to suck at something new.” A fellow cheer mom sent me a DM and said, “What if you have to be brave enough to do it all again? Mine was placed on the same level while all her teammates leveled up. She does not want to cheer anymore because of this. She is just embarrassed, disappointed, and heartbroken.” I ... view the post
TIPS FOR EFFECTIVELY COMMUNICATING TO YOUR TEAM’S PARENTS
A cheer "Team Mom" has a unique responsibility to be a bridge between the coaches and parents. You're given the mission of rallying the troops and communicating all the necessary information so that everyone knows where they're supposed to be and what's needed from them.But what happens when the group chat is silent? What happens when no matter what you do, kids aren't at competitions on time, no one is coming to team bonding events, or worse...parents don't know what's going on? There's nothing worse than a cheer parent who is angry because they feel like they're in the dark. Like any group of people, a team of cheer ... view the post
TIPS TO KEEP YOUR CHEERLEADER’S UNIFORM CLEAN
Cheer uniforms are not cheap. Can I get an amen? I mean, my daughter has had uniforms that cost more than my WEDDING DRESS. Clearly, I didn't have the budget of a family on Say Yes to the Dress. Seriously though, cheer uniforms are a significant investment that lasts two years and end up as a Halloween costume. Again…how about that "amen?" So, how do you keep that investment clean? Here are my best tips: Always follow the instructions on the label! The company that makes the uniform may offer exchanges if the uniform gets damaged, but not when there's evidence that the care instructions haven't been ... view the post
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