I would like you all to meet a cheerleader who really defines what mental toughness is all about. Her name is Lexus Kline and she cheers for the Wheeling All Stars in Follansbee, West Virginia. Her birthday is coming up soon; she will turn 11 on July 7th.
If you read my blog you know that I write a lot about persistence, courage, commitment, and dedication. Well, Lexus has it all! Here is her story: (more…)
You might recall that a while back I wrote about how to manage conflicts that can arise in cheerleading. I introduced a format called Transactional Analysis or TA which shows how different parts of your personality, also known as ego states (see diagram below), can get “hooked” in certain situations. (more…)
If we are smart, we try to learn from people smarter than us! Cheerleading coaches have tough (and rewarding) jobs. One of the best athletic coaches ever – John Wooden – was a master motivator. Here is some more of his wisdom. (more…)
Yesterday I wrote about cheerleading coaches who yell at their cheerleaders. I suspect many do this because they truly believe it is a way to motivate athletes. But does it work? (more…)