Cheer competitions are paying real prize money. Is that good for the sport?

Olympia Cheer Championships is offering $50,000 in cash prizes and bid boosts — a sign [Read More...]

2026-27 NFHS cheer rules: What coaches need to know before competition season

NFHS changed several cheer rules for the 2026-27 season. See what coaches need to know [Read More...]

The Cheerleading Worlds 2027 scoring changes: What coaches need to know

The biggest mistake would be overreacting The move from 170 points to 100 points creates [Read More...]

Cheer camp is over: Your 30-day camp-to-season plan

Your team learned new skills, material and corrections at cheer camp. This 30-day follow-up plan [Read More...]

How to get recruited for college cheer or STUNT in 2026-27

USA Cheer updated its 2026 combine page on July 14, and STUNT just became an [Read More...]

2026-2027 Cheerleading Worlds bid schedule: a coach’s guide to planning the season

The 2026-2027 Cheerleading Worlds bid schedule includes nearly 70 U.S. events from November through April. [Read More...]

The summer skills audit: stop choreographing the cheer team you wish you had

Before choreography season starts, cheer coaches need to know which skills are routine-ready, which skills [Read More...]

7 Routine Trends That Dominated Cheerleading Worlds 2026

But Cheerleading Worlds 2026 told a bigger story than one new skill or one viral [Read More...]

University Cheer Worlds Just Crowned a New Champion

University Cheer Worlds just crowned a new champion. See who won, what the scores reveal, [Read More...]

USASF 2026-2027 Cheer Rules: Nothing Changed. Now Use It.

The USASF 2026-2027 cheer rules and age grid did not change. Here is how smart [Read More...]

College Cheer Recruiting Starts Now. Are Your Athletes Ready?

College cheer recruiting starts earlier than you think. Learn how to prep your athletes for [Read More...]

Competition Anxiety: Your Team Isn’t Choking, the Room Got Bigger

Your team looks ready in practice but freezes at the big comp? Learn how to [Read More...]

Varsity Killed Flex Divisions. Then They Brought Them Back. Here’s What to Do With Your 2026-27 Roster.

2026 NCA College Nationals Results in Daytona: Biggest Winners, Standout Programs, and What Mattered Most

See the biggest winners, standout programs, and key takeaways from the 2026 NCA College Nationals [Read More...]

Varsity Antitrust Settlement Checks Explained: 5,831 Claims Approved for Payment

Varsity Brands settlement payouts are going out after the court approved final distribution in the [Read More...]

How to Teach the Heel Stretch: Step-by-Step From Beginner to Performance Ready

Teach All-Star cheerleaders to master the Heel Stretch with this step-by-step guide covering grip, flexibility, [Read More...]

“Bid Math” Explained Like You’re Not Trying to Confuse Parents

Learn cheer bid math - what Full Paid, Partial Paid, At-Large, and Wildcard bids are, [Read More...]

How to Build Muscle Memory for Strong, Consistent Motions Through Repetition Drills

Build reliable muscle memory in All-Star cheer athletes with these repetition-based drills, coaching cues, and [Read More...]

Drilling Sharp Transitions Between Motions: From Punch to T, T to High V, and Beyond

Teach All-Star cheerleaders how to execute sharp, controlled motion transitions with drills, timing cues, and [Read More...]

How to Teach Proper High V and Low V Technique Without Tension or Slouch

Master High V and Low V technique with this All-Star cheer coaching guide featuring posture [Read More...]

Teaching Perfect Arm Angles How to Correct Chicken Wings Dropped Elbows and Soft Wrists

Teach your All-Star cheer athletes to perform razor-sharp motions with this step-by-step coaching manual covering [Read More...]

The College Cheer Boom: New Opportunities for High-School Programs

College cheer programs are expanding fast in 2025. Learn how the new boom in collegiate [Read More...]

The 2025 All-Star Coaching Crisis: How Staff Retention Became the Hidden Battle in Cheerleading

Use this step-by-step guide to keep great all-star cheer coaches with modern roles, a clear [Read More...]

From the Barn to Champions: How Celebrity Cheer Built a Dynasty in Six Years

Learn how Celebrity Cheer went from practicing in a barn with one mat to becoming [Read More...]

Why You Overrotate When Adding a Roundoff: The Real Deal on Standing vs Running Tumbling

Learn why cheerleaders overrotate when transitioning from standing to running tumbling skills. Real talk about [Read More...]

Why Am I Overrotating My Kick Fulls? A Coach’s Guide (with Drills to Fix It)

Learn why cheerleaders overrotate their kick fulls and how to fix it with coaching cues [Read More...]

From First Client to 6-Time Champions: The Story of Oklahoma State University & IPP Music

Learn how Oklahoma State University Cheer won 6 national cheer championships using IPP Music, their [Read More...]

Teaching the Hurdler Jump: A Comprehensive Guide for Competitive Cheer Coaches

Master the hurdler jump with this expert guide for cheer coaches, featuring technique tips, progressions, [Read More...]

Varsity’s Pro League Gamble Reshapes Competitive Cheer

Varsity's Pro Cheer League launches in 2026 with $10,000+ salaries, forcing competitive gym owners to [Read More...]

Teams, Coaches, & Programs to Watch in Competitive Cheer This Fall 2025

Discover the standout cheer programs, coaches, and athletes to watch closely in high school, collegiate, [Read More...]