Things you need to know to be a cheerleader

Educational cheerleading posters for coaches and cheer gyms

For those new to the cheerleading world, terms like all-star, performance rec, and recreational cheerleading can cause a lot of confusion! But don’t worry, because today, I’m sharing everything you need to know about the differences between these types of cheerleading, what defines each one, and how to choose which one is right for you. I'll be covering all-star vs. rec vs. performance rec vs. school vs. college vs. pro cheerleading explained! Tap or click to keep reading.

If you're reading this, chances are you're already a big fan of cheerleading. It's easy to see why you love it so much, from great friends to fun routines, but did you know it's also good for you? It's true! Check out the infograph below to see why, then use it to combat any "cheer-resistance" you encounter. If your parents complain about how far they have to drive you to practice or how much your cheer fees cost, remind them how beneficial cheerleading is! If you're looking for a reason to…

Cheerleading is difficult. Being successful in cheerleading takes a lot of hard work, commitment, and confidence‚ but that shouldn't stop you from giving cheer a try! Cheerleading is an indescribable experience that benefits athletes in many ways. Take this quiz to see if you could be a cheerleader: The truth is anyone can be a cheerleader! Sure, it takes hard work, but everyone is capable of working hard. One of the many great things about cheerleading is that there are so many ways to get…

High School Cheerleader Tryout Judges Score Sheet

Cheer conditioning & drills for jumps: find out top tips you need to focus on your cheerleading jump skills

There are two types of cheerleaders – those who love jumps and those who try to avoid them at all costs. I am definitely a jump person! Jumps are a relatively simple way to add excitement and visual interest to your cheers, routines, and general spiriting. Though it may take some cheerleaders a little bit of … Learning the Cheerleading Jumps Read More »