Motivation
Dealing With Being Told You Are An Alternate
If you are told that you are an alternate for the cheer mat, you have a right to be upset about it. It's okay to be disappointed. However, that doesn't [...]
Watch Listen Up: Interview Pepperdine Women’s Tennis Head Coach Per Nilsson
In this episode of "Listen Up", Bailey speaks with Pepperdine Women's Tennis Head Coach Per Nilsson. Per has been coaching for well over a decade on the court and came [...]
Are You A Good Cheer Teammate?
Cheerleading is a sport that is literally impossible to do without the help of a team. You can't be a flyer without a base, you can't do a pyramid without [...]
How To Avoid Coach Burnout
'Coach burnout' is an issue that is non-discriminatory, plaguing even the best of coaches from time to time. It can take weeks, months, or even years to manifest, but when [...]
The Impact of Social Media on Youth Athletes
Social Media a Blessing and a Curse Social media has injected itself into every aspect of our lives. It can tell us current news, sports updates, what is happening with [...]
How To Prepare For UCA and NCA Partner Stunt Champions
In 2019 my partner Kollin and I won both the UCA and NCA Partner stunt competitions. This was something that had only been done by 3 other couples previously in [...]
Five Benefits of Exercising Outdoors in Cold Weather
The arrival of winter usually means packed gyms and fitness classes. All of this increases exposure to germs and viruses, wait times for equipment, and gym burnout. The thought of [...]
How to Practice Patience with Your Youth Athlete
I think we can all agree that we live in a fast-paced, instant gratification age. From on-demand entertainment to fast food carry-out services, short is the new normal. However, fast [...]
Best Basketball Books to Read This Winter
For those who need a little something extra to get them through the winter months (not to mention COVID), it might be time to expand your basketball library. Evaluating the [...]
5 Ways to Stick to Your New Year’s Fitness Resolutions
The New Year is upon us, and with that, so are those promising yet pesky New Years fitness resolutions. You know the ones I'm talking about. Those...
