Cheerleading in the UK is evolving faster than ever, and with it comes a major challenge understanding how different scoring systems shape competition results. Whether you’re a coach preparing for Worlds, an athlete aiming for the highest scores, or a program director strategising for the season ahead, knowing the difference between the United Scoring SystemContinueContinue reading “How do you score points in cheerleading: UK cheer scoring explained”
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Coaching an Athlete Through a Mental Block: Step-by-Step guide
As a coach, one of the toughest challenges is watching an athlete struggle with a mental block. It’s frustrating to see them hold back, knowing they have the potential to succeed. Mental blocks often stem from fear, pressure, uncertainty, and that nagging inner voice saying, “You can’t do this.” But as their coach, you knowContinueContinue reading “Coaching an Athlete Through a Mental Block: Step-by-Step guide”
How to get over mental blocks in cheerleading
Overcoming Mental Blocks: A Practical Guide A mental block is every athlete’s worst nightmare, and as a coach, it’s tough to watch. Fear and pressure are major components of a mental block, with that inner voice constantly whispering: “Why are you here? You’re going to hurt yourself. You’re wasting your time. You can’t do this.”ContinueContinue reading “How to get over mental blocks in cheerleading”
Is there Cheerleading in the UK ?
Is there cheerleading in the UK? Cheerleading is a sport that is often associated with America, and that’s where it originated. It might be surprising to learn that cheerleading dates back that far, and that it was started by a man. The first cheerleader was a man named Johnny Campbell, who was a Minnesota studentContinueContinue reading ” Is there Cheerleading in the UK ?”
Competition Mindset
Many cheerleaders in the UK will have now had their first comp or two of the season. And doesn’t it feel fabulous to be back on the mat, in front of the judges, in uniform and with your whole programme cheering you on? Great, right? For some, however, comps can be really stressful and anxiety-provoking.ContinueContinue reading ” Competition Mindset”
Adaptive Abilities Division – All You Need To Know
The 21-22 season is now underway, and hopefully this year will see the long-awaited return to competitions for the Cheerleading community. For Adaptive Abilities (AA) teams this season is groundbreaking, with AA categories included in the SCUK divisions grid for the first time. As exciting as this news is, it can be daunting for AAContinueContinue reading “Adaptive Abilities Division – All You Need To Know”
When I felt my lowest and most isolated, my cheer family helped pull me through, most of them unknowingly.
Rising like a Phoenix. Hello again! It feels like only yesterday that I wrote the January and here we are. So where are we now, a month on? Last month I said that we had a lot of adjustments to make with one less cheerleader, and the changes keep on coming! However, I feel likeContinueContinue reading “When I felt my lowest and most isolated, my cheer family helped pull me through, most of them unknowingly.”
The perception of University Cheerleading from the inside
University cheerleading is an ever growing part of the cheerleading industry and something that we love to celebrate at Cheer From Head To Toe. Something that I believe is still a struggling part of University cheerleading though is how the sport is perceived from inside Universities. This lack of understanding is from other sports teams,ContinueContinue reading “The perception of University Cheerleading from the inside”
Pushing Forwards.
How gloomy has January been? This month’s upside-down-time’s blog post is going to be completely right-side-up. We’re going to talk all things positive and keep it cheery. I probably won’t even talk about cheerleading if I’m completely honest. For once I’m not going to mention the “C” word, Miss Rona, I’m not going to giveContinueContinue reading “Pushing Forwards.”
Safeguarding ourselves and our Cheerleaders
The end of September is here. Quick, someone wake up Green Day! Sorry, that was so cheesy, but I would have kicked myself for not using that opportunity. Ok, moving on… ” September’s article is going to be a slightly different one to normal. If you are a victim or survivor of abuse, this articleContinueContinue reading “Safeguarding ourselves and our Cheerleaders”
Home Safe Tumble Drills
In this strange and uncertain time, many Cheerleaders are grappling for ideas on how to stay in shape and not lose all of their tumble skills at home. While this has meant many have forked out for expensive air tracks and other equipment, this isn’t an option for everyone. For those just looking to keepContinueContinue reading “Home Safe Tumble Drills”
Cheer music licensing explained
Hi guys, Cheer music licensing is so confusing correct? We got speaking to Click and Clear to help educate you so you don’t have to panic when it comes to your cheer music. Hi Click and Clear tell us a bit about yourselves Hi CFHTT “we are music industry licensing professionals. We believe artists deserve toContinueContinue reading “Cheer music licensing explained”
We want to be at your showcase
Hi guys, We love following you all on social media. It’s so exciting, to see you all perfecting your skills for the season ahead. We know you all have been working tirelessly this summer so you can dominate this season. We are so excited for the competition season but showcase season is a favouriteContinueContinue reading “We want to be at your showcase”
Level 7 explained !!! and why your 2020 world bid may be voided
On Thursday 25 2018 IASF made some major rule changes. We explain level 7 and how this new ruling affects the UK when it comes to getting your 2020 world bid. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJ7Irbfq2Qw Don’t forget to follow us on twitter and like us on Facebook and check out our Facebook @Cheerfromheadto instagram
Cheerleading is booming in the UK. Watch Unity Ruby on the Olympic Channel showing the true nature of this sport
It has been a privileged to watch cheerleading in the UK develop and progress. It has been a long road from gym mats to sprung floor and it great that the world is finally taking notice of what the UK has to offer. We still have a-lot of work to do but weContinueContinue reading “Cheerleading is booming in the UK. Watch Unity Ruby on the Olympic Channel showing the true nature of this sport”
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