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Ultimate Primus Coach Contest

2009-11-24T05:40:46Z

Primus Shoes, along with Cheer Coach & Advisor magazine, is holding a contest and looking for the Ultimate Primus Coach. The Ultimate Primus Coach would be someone that has high integrity, is well respected and that leads by example. If you know of a cheerleading coach that meets these requirements, download the entry form (PDF) and nominate them today for the Ultimate Primus Coach.

_{Disclaimer: Valerie is an employee of Cheer Coach & Advisor magazine.
Photo © 2009 Primus Shoes}

Ultimate Primus Coach Contest originally appeared on About.com Cheerleading on Tuesday, November 24th, 2009 at 05:40:46.

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Featured Cheerleading Stunt Photo - Arch Pyramid

2009-11-22T05:08:56Z

Fun Cheer Quizzes

Cheerleader Safety Quiz
Stunt Quiz Version 3
Cheerleading 101 Quiz
Cheer Terminology Quiz
Cheer Etiquette Quiz

Captain Quiz

Featured Cheerleading Stunt Photo - Arch Pyramid originally appeared on About.com Cheerleading on Sunday, November 22nd, 2009 at 05:08:56.

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Get Your Game On - Monopoly Cheer Edition

2009-11-20T05:29:05Z

Monopoly� Cheerleading Edition is fun to play and will make an excellent holiday gift. As with the original version this edition will give you, your squad and your friends hours of fun game play. Destined to become a collector's item, the cheerleading version offers cheer related references to cheer companies on the game board, cards, money and playing pieces. Learn more in this review and order your copy early for the holidays.

_{Photo � 2008 Core Athletics and Hasbro}

Get Your Game On - Monopoly Cheer Edition originally appeared on About.com Cheerleading on Friday, November 20th, 2009 at 05:29:05.

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The Mental Game of Cheerleading - Training for Competitions

2009-11-18T05:04:12Z

This is a 2-CD program which provides you "with everything you need to break through barriers, immediately improve concentration, eliminate distractions, and transform your performance." Written and presented by Pamela Enders, PhD., a peak performance psychologist on the faculty of Harvard Medical School, these CDs will help your train for competitions and do so much more. Learn about Training for Competitions.

The Mental Game of Cheerleading - Training for Competitions originally appeared on About.com Cheerleading on Wednesday, November 18th, 2009 at 05:04:12.

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Confidence Rocks! Sweepstakes by Playtex Sport

2009-11-16T05:49:52Z

When it comes to confidence in sports, who is better at displaying it than a cheerleader, right? Let's show the world how confident cheerleaders are by seeing that a cheerleader wins this sweepstakes. Oh and did I mention there are some cool prizes in it for you too? Learn more and enter today.

Confidence Rocks! Sweepstakes by Playtex Sport originally appeared on About.com Cheerleading on Monday, November 16th, 2009 at 05:49:52.

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Cheerleading Sets Guinness World Record

2009-11-14T05:02:00Z

A total of 297 cheerleaders from across the Mid-South successfully cheered and danced their way into the history books, breaking the Guinness World Record for the largest cheerleading dance.

The record-breaking routine was performed at the Universal Cheerleaders Association's Mid-South Regional cheerleading event held November 7 at the University of Memphis. Learn more...

Cheerleading Sets Guinness World Record originally appeared on About.com Cheerleading on Saturday, November 14th, 2009 at 05:02:00.

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Tryout Tips from Cheerleaders - Share Yours

2009-11-12T05:36:45Z

Are you a cheerleader that has been through a tryout process? If so, share your cheerleading tryout experience story here and include your tryout tips to help others.

Also, remember that spring tryouts are right around the corner and if you want to get a head start on preparing for them, this is a great place to get started. Read other cheerleaders tryout experience tips here.

More About Cheerleading Tryouts

Tryout Tips from Cheerleaders - Share Yours originally appeared on About.com Cheerleading on Thursday, November 12th, 2009 at 05:36:45.

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Share Your Cheerleading Jump Photo

2009-11-10T05:15:16Z

Do you have a favorite cheerleading jump? If you do, share it here and tell us why it's your favorite.

More About Cheerleading Jumps

Share Your Cheerleading Jump Photo originally appeared on About.com Cheerleading on Tuesday, November 10th, 2009 at 05:15:16.

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Share Your Story - Why Do You Love Being a Cheerleader?

2009-11-08T05:21:59Z

What does being a cheerleader mean to you? Is it a way to be popular, get dates and garner a lot of attention? Or do you love the physical challenges, the team work and the leadership skills you gain? Tell us your story and why you love being a cheerleading.

Share Your Story - Why Do You Love Being a Cheerleader? originally appeared on About.com Cheerleading on Sunday, November 8th, 2009 at 05:21:59.

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Cheerleading Tips

2009-11-06T05:22:20Z

We're always looking for fast ways to do things (and in cheerleading it's no different), but if you're a cheerleader you know there aren't any shortcuts. It takes tons of practice, hard work and dedication to stick a stunt, hit a motion or spring a jump. What there is though are tips that will help you do the things you need to learn more easily and correctly. Here are some our newest Cheerleading Quick Tips.

Improve Your Toe Touches
Improve Your Motions

Cheerleading Tips originally appeared on About.com Cheerleading on Friday, November 6th, 2009 at 05:22:20.
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