It feels like it was just yesterday –I was waiting outside the red brick middle school building, seated on a bright blue park bench. It had been hours since my middle school tryout had ended and an anxious group of girls hovered outside the glass doors where the results were promised to be posted. Some cartwheeled around and chatted, while others watched nervously from their seats. And like magic, a white sheet of paper had appeared out of nowhere with the results of the tryout. Screams and cheers were soon to follow - announcing the success of the girls in front of me. I made my way through the crowd to see the results for myself. I scanned the list over and over again, expecting to see my name. It wasn’t there.
Read MoreOpening ceremonies is one of my FAVORITE parts of the ICU World Cheerleading Championships every year! While waiting backstage, we were able to walk around the room and meet tons of new friends from different countries. It’s always a humbling experience to see how excited all of the competitors are to meet Team USA members and take a picture with us!
Read MoreYesterday was our last day of full practices here at the hotel before leaving to go see Mickey at the All-Star Music Resort! Practices have been going great for both Coed and All Girl and the routines are finally set. Coed has been going strong and we’re finally to the point of trying to be perfect with every motion, stunt, pyramid and basket!
Read MoreThe time has come for our “Super Friends” to meet again! My name is Anthony Reisch and I’m so happy to be able to represent our country at the 2013 ICU Championships with Team USA Coed for my third year. There’s a lot of new faces and great talent on the team this year and I couldn’t be more pleased to get to work with all of these athletes.
Read MoreI can’t believe it is already April and I am back in Orlando training for Team USA! This will be my third year to have the opportunity to represent my country and I am thrilled to be back! Even though I’ve been here before, these next two weeks are a little bit different for me because this year I tried out for the All Girl team instead of Coed. I am looking forward to this change and getting to work with and learn from the most talented cheerleaders/coaches in the country.
Read MoreSeverely injured in a car accident a few months ago, All Star cheerleader, Micah, decided to respond to his adversity with ambition and an unwavering sense of hope. At the bottom of a very crowded goal list Micah added - “go to Dallas for Cheer Competition.”
Read MoreWinning feels good. Finishing first place feels even better. But there is something else, something greater than a competitive win: A winning attitude – your drive to get back up and make new goals, to persevere with a passion for what you love.
Read MoreCheerleading, like any other organized group activity, has grown into an ever-evolving team effort. After debuting its enthusiastic mark on history in 1877, cheer has become a global phenomenon. Cheerleading is not only on the sidelines but also in the spotlight of crowded arenas. And this time – the cheering is FOR the cheerleaders.
Read MoreIt’s that time of the year. Crunch-time. Go-time. Time to shine. Time to make your routine hit. Probably the biggest challenge we all face at this time of year is making sure we stay focused, calm, and determined as we get ready to compete!
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