Archive for 'Misc. Cheer Stuff'

Tips For Flyers: How To Do a Liberty For Cheerleading

Tips For Flyers: How To Do a Liberty For Cheerleading

The liberty (or lib) is a basic cheerleading stunt that is used by flyers in several base positions including the prep, a full and a double thigh stand. This is a general overview of the basic [...]

Tips for Male Cheerleaders and Co-ed Cheer Teams

Tips for Male Cheerleaders and Co-ed Cheer Teams

It is essential to remember that males have been part of the cheerleading industry since its beginning – they were the founders of cheerleading! In the early 1920s, women became more involved and eventually dominated the [...]

History of Cheerleading Tryouts

History of Cheerleading Tryouts

Cheerleading tryouts have been around since the beginning of cheerleading organizations, allowing teams to find the best of the best! This process is meant to ensure that members are dedicated and ready for the upcoming cheerleading [...]

Why Cheerleaders Need To Remember To Take Breaks

Why Cheerleaders Need To Remember To Take Breaks

Breaks are important for the physical and mental health of athletes, and can mean the difference between first and second place. With the amount of time cheerleaders put into practicing and preparing for routines to perform [...]

5 Pros And Cons Of Co-ed Cheerleading Squads

5 Pros And Cons Of Co-ed Cheerleading Squads

Whether you are looking to start a co-ed team at your school or you are joining a co-ed team, here is a review of some of the pros and cons that cheerleaders, coaches and parents might [...]