Parents play an important role in the way they encourage their kids to participate in games… Moms and Dads are not only their child’s greatest fans but their first life coaches and educators. Parents are the first to teach kids the fundamentals of sports such as trust, teamwork, and sportsmanship. These fundamentals are not produced by merely speaking to them about it but by leading through example.

Teamwork and sportsmanship are not reserved for the athletes on the field. Parents on the sidelines should demonstrate respect and sportsmanship while cheering on their favorite team. By being a courteous spectator, you’re being a great fan and better example to the rest of the team.

Gameday (competition day for us) is an exciting event for parents, but it is important to remember this is their kids’ time to shine. Here are some tips for parents on how to support their team respectfully:

Being an all-star cheer parent is hard. And keeping up with non-stop training can be exhausting and time-consuming. So you’ve got to be supportive of your child while being realistic in your expectations. You need to encourage hard workouts while safeguarding against injuries. And you must ensure your standards never undermine the standards of your child or her coaches.

Here are some crucial steps all-star cheer parents need to know…

Let’s talk about all things all-star cheer! We’ve had several cheer moms, new and seasoned veterans alike, ask several all-star cheer-related questions.

This crash course in all-star cheer is going to be a mix between a history lesson, a vocabulary lesson, and just background information… What can you expect from all-star cheer? What’s the budget and the time commitment? What are the ages and divisions (hint: there are a LOT!)

Let’s get into it!

So it's your child's first year doing all star cheerleading. You're reading all the emails, you're asking questions, and doing your best to keep up with the influx of information… Inevitably, there are a few details that slip thru the cracks. Here are some tips that can make your experience this season a little bit easier…

We LOVE our cheer parents! Cheer moms and dads play an important role in their child’s athletic career. Involved, supportive and helpful parents can positively impact their child’s experience. On the other hand, parents who are too involved or unsupportive can create a ton of issues.

The role of a cheer parent is to help their children have fun, encourage them to learn new things, teach them sportsmanship and act as a pillar of support. Sometimes, parents can try to be too good at these things and end up being a source of stress or embarrassment for their athlete.

Below, I’ve written a summary of things you SHOULD and SHOULD NOT do as a parent of a cheerleader!

Being a cheer parent can be very overwhelming at times, especially in the first year. Here are some tips to hopefumly help make your year run a little smoother…