Behind every successful program is at least one coach with the heart and drive to make a difference in the lives of their athletes. In the case of FAME All Stars, there are many coaches who fit that description. I asked Phil Logan to recommend a coach I could profile who goes above and beyond for FAME. He knew just the coach... ... Read Full Post ...
Happy Monday, everyone! Today, I'm starting a new feature- 'Monday Motions' . On one Monday, every month I will add a new cheer, chant, or dance complete with pictures to help you learn it. You can use these to boost school spirit during a pep rally, cheer on your favorite team, encourage your fellow team mates, or just have a little fun! ... Read Full Post ...

The German Cheerleading Youth Nationals is set to take place April 5th & 6th in Lemgo, Germany, with over 80 qualifying teams it is set to be the biggest German Cheerleading Nationals. Alongside the German Cheerleading Youth Nationals will be the German CheerDance Nationals also in Lemgo, CheerDance Athletes have gathered from all corners of Germany to compete for the Gold. On May 17th the German...

Hi! My name is Christy and I'm your new Cheerleading Expert. I'm excited to get started and have loads of new articles and features planned, so be sure to check back often to see what's new. ... Read Full Post ...

On behalf of the City of Berlin Deputy Mayor Frank Henkel invited the IFC’s Annual General Meeting delegates to the Altes Stadthaus’ Baerensaal for the ceremonial contract signing for the 8th Cheerleading World Championships 2015 (CWC2015) between the IFC president Setsuo Nakamura & AFVD President and IFC VP Mr Robert Huber. The CWC2015 is scheduled to be held in Berlin on November 21-22 2015...

Berlin Marriott Hotel, February 22nd 2014 the International Federation of Cheerleading (IFC) membership gathered in Berlin Germany for the Annual General Meeting (AGM) and the Cheerleading World Championships 2015 venue inspection. Mr Setsuo NAKAMURA as re-elected as president and Dr Thitipong NANDHABIWAT was newly appointed as Director. Other items on the agenda were reports on the expanding education...

CHEERSPORT 2014 By Lisa D. Welsh www.CHEERMad.com The winter storm, white-out driving conditions, shoveling to get the luggage to the van, the cancelled flight, the rebooking, the iced windshield wipers, the balancing of luggage and carry-ons with the uniform, shoes and bows … Read more › The post CHEERSPORT 2014 appeared first on CheerMaD . ...

thewire.com’s Featured Story Includes Interview with CHEERMaD By Lisa D. Welsh www.CHEERMaD.com Check out today’s CULTURE feature for thewire.com featuring an interview with CHEERMaD. FEB 11, 2014 12:47PM ET / CULTURE Inside the Cheerlebrity Economy ALLIE JONES @MADDIEGARDNER93, @CANDYBRANSON Maddie Gardner was America’s first “cheerlebrity.” Back in the dark …...
On the 18th of January 2014 the International Federation of Cheerleading (IFC) delegation, represented by IFC President Mr Nakamura and IFC Vice-President Mr Huber, was present at the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) Presidium meeting in Barcelona, Spain. IFC was welcomed as WDSF associate member and was given the opportunity to take the floor. The president opened quoted as saying, “We are very...

CHEERMaD Anti-Bullying Ambassador Takes Message to Sweety High By Lisa D. Welsh www.CHEERMaD.com In a partnership against bullying with SweetyHigh.com, CHEERMaD is happy to announce it’s Anti-Bullying Prevention ambassador Toni B’s interview with Sweety High: https://blog.sweetyhigh.com/blog/girl-power/tony-bronisevsky. This very special lady has also been asked to be a USASF spokesman...
cheerUPDATES: The interview with the person behind the Tweets By Lisa D. Welsh www.CHEERMaD.com I met the creator of cheerUPDATES a year ago after a mutual friend introduced us. She said we had a lot in common as we had both launched social media sites about the same time. … Continue reading → The post cheerUPDATES: The interview with the person behind the Tweets appeared first on CheerMaD...
Happy New Cheer By Lisa D. Welsh www.CHEERMaD.com It’s a New Year and the exclamation point to the start of the 2013-2014 All Star season. In an industry that cycles year-round, with varying regional tryout dates, as well as a comp schedule that … Continue reading → The post Happy New Cheer appeared first on CheerMaD . ...
‘Tis the Season for Giving from the Heart By Lisa D. Welsh www.CHEERMaD.com One of my most poignant assignments as a newspaper reporter was covering the events that resulted in the loss of 20-year old Britney Gengle during the earthquake in Haiti nearly four years ago. … Continue reading → The post ‘Tis the Season for Giving from the Heart appeared first on CheerMaD . ...
Almost month has passed since the biggest and most cheerful 7th Cheerleading World Championships 2013, Thailand. Our thanks go out to all those who have made the 7th Cheerleading World Championships 2013 a great success and a special thanks to the hosts, the Thailand Federation of Cheerleading as well as Thailand's Department of Physical Education of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports. Congratulations...
But I’m a Cheerleader By Lisa D. Welsh www.CHEERMaD.com Cult Film “But I’m A Cheerleader” To Get A Musical Makeover A musical version of the 90s film will get a private showcase reading in London tomorrow. Here is what we know: It was announced today … Continue reading → The post But I’m a Cheerleader appeared first on CheerMaD . ...

The Executive Board of the International Federation of Cheerleading, associate member of the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) decided on November 23, 2013 to award the hosting of the 8th Cheerleading World Championships 2015 to the German capital Berlin. With this decision the World Championships will take place for the second time in Germany following the 5th Cheerleading World Championships 2009...

The 7th Cheerleading World Championships 2013, Thailand, will be broadcast as live on Eurosport 2 time delayed on Sunday November 24, 2013 from 10.15 h to 11.45 h CET (09.15 h to 10.45 h GMT). With this coverage Eurosport 2 are continuing their strategic partnership in broadcasting high level sport events in Europe. The Eurosport 2 program is broadcast in up to 16 languages and available through most...

With 10 days to go till the 7th Cheerleading World Championships 2013, Nov. 23-24, the Thailand Federation of Cheerleading (TFC) and the International Federation of Cheerleading (IFC) are collaborating together to finalise the details of what is being described as the biggest Cheerleading World Championships in history. Soon many of the best athletes from all over the word will converge on the Kingdom...
It Gets Better www.CHEERMaD.com By Lisa D.Welsh This is a very powerful YouTube video that was made by SAP employees after Jeffrey P. Fehr committed suicide. Jeff’s father Steve is an executive in the global company: It Gets Better~ … Continue reading → The post It Gets Better appeared first on CheerMaD . ...
Bullied to Death: a Grieving Father’s Story www.CHEERMaD.com By Lisa D.Welsh The smile on the athlete’s face, sitting with his team after winning a 2012 World’s bid, belies what must have been going on in his heart. It was a smile those closest to him say he … Continue reading → The post Bullied to Death: a Grieving Father’s Story appeared first on CheerMaD . ...