In this episode, I discuss more of the recent research related to injuries in cheerleading. While concussions have increased, the overall rate of cheerleading injuries has decreased in the last 10 years. If you want me to send you the articles, I referrenced in this episode, send me an email [email protected] and I'll forward it to you.

The New England Cheer Coaches Conference will be held on May 11, 2024 at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester from 9am-5pm. Registration is OPEN! Sign up HERE

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This is a quick episode about a topic that just hit me this week. Do you agree?

The New England Cheer Coaches Conference will be held on May 11, 2024 at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester from 9am-5pm. Stay tuned for more information.

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This episode talks about a common overuse knee injury in cheerleading.

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In this episode, I share last weeks Q&A session from the Health and Wellness For Cheer Athletes Facebook group. I discuss spinal fractures that are common in cheerleading and gymnastics.

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How can the right strength training help you stunt better?

Listen in to hear my tips and for more takeaways from my attendance at a recent cheer comp.

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In this episode I talked with Jeff Benson about mindset, resilience and confidence.

Jeff Benson is one of the most sought after and knowledgeable tumbling and cheerleading coaches in the industry. He has worked with teams and programs all around the world. His undergraduate degree focuses on kinesiology and movement, while his masters degree is in counseling psychology. Blending his two passions together, Jeff started Mind Body Cheer. MBC is a sports performance company, that focuses on the mental, physical and emotional demands of the competitive cheerleader. He is also the best-selling author of “unBlocked: The Walls Come Tumbling Down.”

To connect with Jeff

www.MindBodyCheer.com

un-Blocked

https://bit.ly/MindBodyCheerChallenge

https://bit.ly/Parenting-Through-A-Mental-Block

https://bit.ly/SportsPsychologyBehindMentalBlocks

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This episode is taken from the Health and Wellness For the Cheer Athlete Facebook Group. I answer questions that come up from the week and this was a great question regarding managing stress and avoiding burnout.

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To help cheerleaders improve performance and balance so they can progress their skills quickly, teach them to move segmentally.

You can watch the video on YouTube to learn how to do this

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Cheerleaders want to return to practice and competitions asap after an injury. So do coaches and parents. It's normal.

Yet, returning before certain injuries are fully healed can lead to bigger injuries for both the injured athlete and the rest of the team.

In this episode, I talk about when it's ok, and when it's important to wait for clearance from your physical therapist or physician.

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LT's Tidd-bits:

Don't forget when in doubt, breathe out.

Take life one step at a time.

And as my friend Drew Kelleher said "You are responsible for your own vibes."