The author, a former cheerleader for Louisiana State University and the Kansas City Chiefs coed squad, presents step-by-step instructions for all the basics leading to several routines.
"A guide to all aspects of all-star cheerleading, written by world champion coaches"--
From the rigors of training to the spotlight of competition, this book teaches today's cheerleaders how to juggle the demands of academics, sports, and other community and extracurricular activities.
Alicia proves to her brother Danny that cheerleading is a real sport.
Though it began as a way to cheer on players of other sports, cheerleading has grown to become a popular competition in its own right.
A behind-the-scenes tour of competitive college cheerleading describes every aspect of the sport from spring tryouts through the NCA Nationals, drawing on the personal experiences of accomplished athletes from three top cheer schools.
A portrait of competitive cheerleading explores how this combination of graceful gymnastics, dance, and beauty became a sport in its own right and how the Kentucky Greenup County Musketeers have dominated the national championships
"--VICTORIA AVEYARD, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Red Queen "You'll be up all night tearing through the pages."--BUSTLE "This deliciously deceptive thriller...is a must-have."--SLJ
"A rhyming celebration of community features a diverse cast of children who invite readers to cheer along as they honor the important contributions of people who help make communities work, from teachers and police officers to librarians ...
TOPICS COVERED: - Foreword by Debbie Love - Coaching cheerleading as a sport - Cheer coaching development tips - Cheerleading injury & prevention - Skill acquisition & development - Strength & endurance - Speed & power - Cardiovascular ...
"Engaging images accompany information about cheerleading basics. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--