Wellington Cheer and Dance has all the perks and none of the worries of a traditional all-star program.

Rediscover your place in the cheer industry after taking a break or retiring.

When it comes to letting an employee go, it doesn’t have to be all drama. by Lee Erica Elder Workplace terminations are like breakups—handled with care, they pave the way for new beginnings and leave each party with fond memories, a shared understanding of what did and didn’t work and experience that can ultimately facilitate [...]

Secure a paid bid to Worlds with tips from teams who’ve been there, done that. By Heather Larson Let’s face it, every team wants to receive a paid bid to The USASF Cheerleading Worlds. It’s not only a great confidence booster, but it also means your team doesn’t have to worry about the expenses that [...]

In much of the literature regarding research on ADHD, it’s fairly easy to take the words “school,” “classroom” and “workplace” and replace them with “cheerleading practice.” Parents experienced with ADHD recognize that children with excessive energy need to have it channeled in a positive, supervised environment.

No matter your size or shape, it’s common for people to find things they don’t like about their physique. In fact, it’s often easier to list the negatives than it is to name one thing they love about themselves.

No other injury causes more fear in a cheerleader than the dreaded ACL tear. Given the nature of the sport, the high impact of the skills and the level of difficulty these incredible athletes perform at, injuries like this can happen.

Check it out! Cheer Biz News made it on an episode of “Glee” and an episode of “The Today Show!” Next, we take over the world! One of our editors caught this screen grab so our readers can bask in the glory along with us. Sue Sylvester was seen reading a special issue of American [...]

CBN Aug/Sep 2011 Pick the best business format for your gym’s future. by JoAnna Haugen When people establish small businesses, the company generally takes one of four basic business structures: a sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation or limited liability company (LLC). For all-star cheer gym owners, the company is almost always a corporation or an LLC. [...]

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Tech-Know: Work with Your Head in the Clouds

CBN Aug/Sept 2011 With a little preparation you won’t be helpless when the unthinkable happens on the mat. by Sara Jarrett Moments after the Maryland Marlins All-Stars Tsunami completed its routine during the first day of Worlds earlier this year, the lights went out. Literally. The team had to perform the entire piece a second [...]

The fun-and-games part of launching an all-star program is when you sit down to create that wish list of amenities you plan to offer. However, as you go on to develop your business plan, one of your more disheartening discoveries may be coming to terms with what you need to have versus what you want to have during your first year of business. Read on for industry-insider figures and tips on which goods and services should be considered primary and secondary necessities when it comes to plotting an annual operating budget.

Summer—a busy time for gym owners with camps, clinics and season prep—can set up your athletes and coaches for warm-weather culprits like dehydration and sunburn, if they’re not careful.

The struggle to keep athletes in your gym

Offering tutoring in your gym can be a win/win.

The husband and wife duo behind Ultimate Cheer and Dance All Stars took three gyms and made one big, happy family.

Find out how to hit a harmonious note with intra-staff relationships.

CheerCo is climbing the all-star ranks.

Create and maintain a positive and professional public image benefiting your organization and the all-star industry as a whole.

Help your athletes dance their way into shape.

Get a look inside one of Massachusetts’ up-and-coming cheer gyms.