Private Lessons. What are they? Are they required? Are they worth it? Maybe you're thinking, "Say whaaaa? I'm already paying for practice three times a week, competitions, uniforms, and don't even get me started on all the money I spend on eating out since I have zero time to cook between all the cheer commitments. Now you want me to spend MORE time and money on private lessons?" ...or maybe that was just me when I first heard about private lessons. As we all know, cheer is a team sport. It requires all hands on deck, and when one person misses practice, everyone is affected. That's why all that practice is ... view the post
Pre-Practice Snacks Your Athlete Will Love
Far be it from me to say that I make snacks for my athlete before practice on any given day. Also, far be it from me to say that I make DINNER for my athlete on any given day. Meals at my house usually consist of whatever is in the fridge or freezer. It's every man for himself. BUT...I have noticed that my athlete feels way better when she's had some healthy protein in her body before practice, and especially with her being on two teams, the old reliable bag of Doritos just isn't going to cut it for her. I came up with some snacks that are not only easy to make, but snacks that my daughter actually really ... view the post
New Cheer Mom? Here are 5 Tips
You’ve made the team! I mean, your son or daughter is the actual athlete, but like or not, you’re both on the team in many ways.Cheer or dance is a big commitment. Your title, in addition to “mom,” now includes chauffeur, costume mistress, and “near broke,” among other things. You’re the cheerleader’s cheerleader.My first year as a competitive cheer mom felt like I was drinking from a firehose. I was always walking around looking like a deer in headlights. "What in the WORLD have we gotten ourselves into?” I would ask my husband on a regular basis. I cried often. I shut down often. I drank…often (once I took a Yeti ... view the post
I’m Not Here to Win
Cheerleading is one of the most competitive sports I know. Cheer is more than the "rah-rah" you picture. Cheerleading is physical, it's mental, and it. Gets. Bloody. Every team wants to beat their own personal best. Still, the process of getting the components needed in that 2:30 routine is all about who's the most skilled, the most creative, the cleanest, the shiniest, the most energetic, and just the overall best. …but I don't really care about whether or not my athlete wins. The sentence above doesn't really match up with who I am and how competitive I actually get. I always want to do better, be better, and ... view the post
