As promised, here is the second measure in the quick, easy dance to 'Timber' by Pitbull featuring Ke$ha. This is the first of many dances-- of all different levels-- to come from Knights American Cheer choreographer, Elly Hale. ... Read Full Post ...
Body alignment is one of three key factors in flying. Over the next few weeks, I'll be posting the next two installments on body control and body awareness. Check out the first of the feature Flying Right: Body Awareness For Flyers . ...
Do you exercise your ankles? I bet you don't. In just about every warm up or conditioning session, you spend time working on your major muscles groups and stretching, but you probably don't really exercise your ankles. ... Read Full Post ...
The Gym Hip-Hop and Allstar Team Shuffle (also known as tryouts) www.CHEERMaD.com By Lisa D. Welsh It’s my favorite time of year, something I call: The Gym Hip-Hop and Allstar Team Shuffle. More widely known as tryouts, it’s the time of year when athletes tryout for the next All Star season in … Read more › The post The Gym Hip-Hop and Allstar Team Shuffle (also known as tryouts)...
Do you need a quick, easy dance for a warm-up or to teach to a team of younger athletes? Check out this dance from KAC choreographers, Elly Hale and Sophie Holden: 'Timber' . ...
Do you want a better heel stretch, a better walkover, or just to be more flexible? Getting you side splits is the best way to take that first step toward incredible flexibility. ... Read Full Post ...
BREAKING JAG NEWS www.CHEERMaD.com By Lisa D. Welsh The Top Gun All Stars are proud to announce the addition of its newest and third location in the state of Florida. TOP GUN ORLANDO This location at the former Orlando Allstars will serve … Read more › The post BREAKING JAG NEWS appeared first on CheerMaD . ...
Eating healthy doesn't mean giving up chocolate or potato chips. It's all about having snack in moderation and making good choices with the rest of your food. Athletes need to eat healthy not only to stay in shape, but also to stay at the top of their game. The second half of my article on the food pyramid covers what you need when it comes to protein and water, and even touches on eating snacks....
ShowStopping Through the 2013-14 Season www.CHEERMaD.com By Lisa D. Welsh I had been struggling with the blog I was writing about The Summit because no matter how professional I was, I feared it would come across as “braggy.” So I was thrilled when other ShowStopper … Read more › The post ShowStopping Through the 2013-14 Season appeared first on CheerMaD . ...
The Summit Placements ~ More Than Awards www.CHEERMaD.com By Lisa D. Welsh The Summit results are known, the banners distributed and rings ordered. I spent several hours this week editing the placement list because awards were announced in an order that met the competition schedule, not … Read more › The post The Summit Placements ~ More Than Awards appeared first on CheerMaD ....
BREAKING NEWS WWW.CHEERMaD.com By Lisa D. Welsh One of the most frustrating issues of the 2013-14 cheer season was inconsistent scores and score sheets. Possibly, that could be changed by today’s announcement that Jam Brands and Varsity announce that they will align … Read more › The post BREAKING NEWS appeared first on CheerMaD . ...
…The Real ShowStoppers www.CHEERMaD.com By Lisa D. Welsh I had been struggling with the blog I was writing about The Summit because no matter how professional I was, I feared it would come across as “braggy.” So I was thrilled when Rina Still, … Read more › The post …The Real ShowStoppers appeared first on CheerMaD . ...
What is the one thing all male cheerleaders have in common? They are strong! They don't have a choice; they have to be. While male cheerleaders aren't always required to tumble, their strength in stunts is what makes them a valuable part of any team. ... Read Full Post ...
On Sunday, I posted a new Sunday Skills article! This time I have done a tutorial on The Prep , a USASF Level 1 skill which provides a foundation for nearly all stunts. ... Read Full Post ...
Are you the coach who is lucky enough to coach the youngest cheerleaders in your program? Yeah, I know. You are questioning whether or not you got 'lucky', aren't you? You question this every time your precious little team turns into a bunch of tiny tear-aways. ... Read Full Post ...
Thanks to a glitch in my dashboard, I am behind on posting articles, so I have two for you today! The first is my 'Friday Flexibility' feature, which didn't get published on Friday, but will still get you on the road to becoming more flexible and prepare you for the more advanced stretches I will be featuring later. Check out my general stretches in Get Flexible Fast! ... Read Full Post ...
For my four part series on FAME, I needed two athletes to profile and when I asked FAME coach, Phil Logan, he didn't hesitate to suggest Jada Cunningham. Jada has 12 years of cheerleading experience, strong tumbling skills, and she has even competed in the biggest competed in cheerleading-- Worlds. ... Read Full Post ...
I know, I know... It's not even close to Halloween. But admit it. You still have a few fun size candy bars knocking about. You may even be like me and keep them around the house as snacks so you aren't tempted to go for the full size instead. ... Read Full Post ...
Coaches take note! If you aren't using Coach's Eye in your practices you are missing out on one of the best ways to troubleshoot and perfect skills. Coach's Eye, an application for smartphones and tablets, allows you to video your athletes, slow down the video, identify good and bad technique, and make notations on the video for reviewing with your athletes-- making it an invaluable resource for coaches...
This Sunday, we are learning the Straight-Up Extension! This stunt is legal in high school and at USASF Level 2, but should only be attempted by teams who have mastered preps, cradles, and press-up extensions. The Straight-Up extension is a visually pleasing skill to add into your routines, thanks to its height. ... Read Full Post ...