Routine Clean Up Tips
Nationals season is in full swing and teams across the nation are gearing up to put out the best routines of their lives on the biggest stage. When routines packed with difficult skills go [...]
Finding Myself Through Cheerleading
I began my cheerleading career when I was only three years old. I was on a team through my school’s youth club and continued this through sixth grade. I [...]
2019 Varsity Spirit Spectacular
“We didn’t realize we were making memories, we just knew we were having fun.” – Winnie the Pooh This November, over 700 cheerleaders and dancers traveled to Orlando, Florida to participate in the Varsity [...]
Sideline Step by Step: Fight to Win, Score Once Again
Yell: Fight to win, score once again Start with your hands on your hips
Friday Nights Under the Lights
Hey guys! It’s Raelee here—a senior at Farragut High School in Knoxville, TN. Go Admirals! I have been cheering since the third grade and this is my fourth and final year on the varsity [...]
Stay Warm During Cold Games
I spent four years cheering on the sidelines of the legendary Lambeau Field— the home of the Green Bay Packers. This historic stadium is also known as “The Frozen Tundra.” It gets cold. [...]
Why I Cheer
Throughout my years as a high school cheerleader, I have been asked, “Why do you cheer?” My answer has always included various aspects of cheer— performing, supporting others and stunting on the sidelines. But [...]
Sideline Step by Step: Go, Fight, Win
Start with hands in a clasp.
Work Smarter, Not Harder
Autumn can be an exciting time, full of new beginnings and opportunities. On the other hand, balancing your cheer schedule, academics and other activities can feel overwhelming. Some days, as you struggle to get everything [...]
Breast Cancer Can’t Stop this Coach
As the long-time cheerleading coach of Lowell High School, Jennifer Del Real has not missed an evening under the Friday night lights with her team in a decade. Throughout the years, she instilled mindsets of [...]
Things I Would Say to the Young Cheerleader I used to be
There are little eyes upon you, and they are watching night and day. There are little ears that quickly take in every word you say. It might be hard to remember, but once [...]
Touchdown Traditions
He... Could... Go... ALL... THE... WAY!!! Just like that, your team has scored the first touchdown of the game! Before jumping back into kick-off, be sure proper end zone celebration is in place. [...]
5 Ways to Keep Your Spirits Up During a Losing Season
When it comes to sports, Fall usually means one thing: football season! Unfortunately, it’s unlikely that your team will win every game. And sometimes, your team may have a season where the number [...]
Get Organized
No matter what grade you’re heading into, there’s something exciting about going back to school! The start of a new school year brings the opportunity to have a fresh start. Check out these tips [...]
5 Things You’ll Only Understand if You’ve Been to NCA Summer Camp
The sun is setting on another amazing year at NCA Summer Camps across the country. For many of us, summer traditions go far beyond our time at cheer camp. The games, memories, team bonding [...]