Competition Survival Kit
I have always been known as the “go to” mom. Need a bandaid, safety pin, bloomers (don’t laugh, I...
Traveling in Not-So-Cheery Weather
I’m sure several of us can agree that hazardous weather was an issue when commuting to competitions this past...
Thanksgiving Essay Contest
Thanksgiving is a time of reflection; both on the things in our lives we are thankful for and the...
The Road to Competition
Parents, coaches and cheerleaders awaken early the morning of competition. We’re all groggy and tired until some sort of...
Putting the Cheer Dad to the Test
To some, the “cheer dad” is the guy that drives his kid to practice, goes to the competitions and...
To Profit or Not-for-Profit; What Truly is 501(c)(3)?
With the number of teams/gyms out there, and with parents seeing the benefit of organizing a booster club for...
Seeing Through “Parent Goggles”
We need coaches in sports where our children are concerned. We need them because it is hard for parents...
Welcome to the World of Cheerleading
Dear Cheer Parent, Welcome to the World of Cheerleading! You are in for an amazing journey full of...