Dealing with an Overwhelming Schedule

We’re currently in that weird warp where December seems to be over in a blink, which is weirdlyfollowed by January which seems to go on forever. When life seems to be going a million miles anhour, it can feel difficult to manage which can make us feel stressed and overwhelmed. Some of us may beContinue

How to deal with disappointment

We’re fresh into a new season now, even the uni teams are up and running. The start of the season is so full hope, ambition and excitement for what is to come. You may be on your first cheer team, your dream cheer team, a team competing internationally for the first time, a team withContinue

Safeguarding is everyone’s business. Yet I often find we don’t think about it until something bad happens. What is safeguarding in cheerleading?

TRIGGER WARNING:  This article is going to cover safeguarding and related topics. We’re also going to briefly mention the Whyte Review, the review after the investigation of malpractice within British Gymnastics; and this may trigger or upset those involved in the review or who were aware of the wrongdoings. If this topic upsets you, youContinue

What it means to be a cheerleader

As we’re nearing the end of the season we start to fill with a variety of emotions. You might befeeling pure bliss for what you’ve achieved over the past season, a season we’ll never forget. Youmight be excited for what is yet to come. There’s also that bittersweet feeling that you mayexperience, and that mayContinue

Using Inspiration as Motivation

How are we all doing? What a week it’s been at worlds, with so many UK teams not only competing, but hitting zero, achieving GLOBES and really showing the world how we SHOW UP. Have you been inspired by Unity Allstar’s persistence and determination that resulted in then being WORLD CHAMPIONS? Unity Black Are youContinue

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.Continue

A Letter to my Younger Self

Have you ever heard the quote “day-to-day nothing seems to change, but when you look back, everything is different”. I wanted to write an article about an activity that can be really useful when you’re feeling like you’re in a slump. And in the winter months, that feeling can be a lot more frequent. YouContinue

KOLLIN MARK COCKRELL The ‘RHINO’

Your mental health is just as important as your physical health. For me, it’s more important because my mental health impacts my physical health. I have watched KOLLIN MARK COCKRELL career for years always believing he was living the dream. I have always been inspired by his commitment to this sport. I am thankful he’sContinue

Are you feeling the winter blues?

Me, personally, I’m a summer person. But we have a lot to look forward to come the winter months. We have autumnal landscapes, stepping on crispy leaves, wrapping up warm, bonfire night, toasting marshmallows around the fire, fireworks, spooky season, Christmas markets, hot chocolate, mulled wine, Christmas lights, secret Santa, Christmas themed training, and snowContinue

Reintroduction of Upside-Down-Time

Welcome back to our monthly Upside-Down-Time blog posts! If we’ve not met before, hi, I’m Rachel. I have a background in psychology and sport science, I currently work at a national children’s charity and whilst I have been involved in All Star, University and School Cheerleading, I’m currently cheering recreationally due to my shift patternContinue