Common Cheerleading InjuriesThe awareness of cheerleading injuries is on the rise. Perhaps this is due to progressing skills. More likely, in my opinion, it’s due to…Apr 22, 2023Apr 22, 2023
Risk vs RewardThere have been a lot of articles floating my way recently regarding the risk of specializing in a sport at a young age. It has sparked…Nov 4, 2022Nov 4, 2022
We have to do betterThere is yet another scandal rocking the cheerleading world by way of sexual abuse and although I am no longer in the day-to-day world of…Sep 28, 2022Sep 28, 2022
Teamwork makes every dream workI was talking with a former teammate of mine, last week, who asked me what my favorite part of cheerleading was. My answer was “the team”…Sep 16, 2022Sep 16, 2022
How to Transition From Child to CaregiverIt’s been a while since I last wrote. My dad was in the hospital/rehab since November and I’ve been very distracted making sure he is safe…Apr 28, 2022Apr 28, 2022
Cheering for your college is so much more than just being on the College Nationals Mat.It has been a LONG while since I was in uniform on that cheer floor, but the memories feel like yesterday. When you cheer in college, you…Feb 16, 2022Feb 16, 2022
How to make your warm up better to reduce injuries and prep your body for better performance during…What does your warm up for cheer practice, games or competition look like? I hear often that most warm ups consist of static stretching…Feb 9, 2022Feb 9, 2022
What to expect when you sprain your ankle.Ankle sprains are the most common injury in cheerleading. A 2022 article in the Orthopedic Journal of Sports Medicine, by Amy Lu, BS et al…Jan 31, 2022Jan 31, 2022
4 tips to reduce low back pain with cheerleadingLow back pain is a top reason cheerleaders miss practice or events and one of the top reasons for a visit to the emergency room. While…Jan 7, 2022Jan 7, 2022