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Watch STUNT

Want a quick introduction to STUNT? Check out this one-minute video! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRX45N4kBl0 Ready for more details and have five minutes? Here you go! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64LaZCbaWew

Jim Lord2020-07-15T11:44:17-05:00July 15th, 2020|Uncategorized|0 Comments

2019 STUNT Scholar Athletes

2019 STUNT Scholar Athletes USA Cheer and The College STUNT Association would like to congratulate the following 2019 STUNT Honor Roll athletes for achieving academic success in the classroom. The College STUNT Association recognizes student-athletes with a GPA higher than a 3.25 with a minimum of 12 credits and no grade overall lower [...]

Jim Lord2020-01-23T08:56:01-06:00July 19th, 2019|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Acalanes and Miramonte STUNT Teams Come to Fore

Competitive sports cheer (STUNT) will have as many as 30 girls on the roster. Sallina Boynton (Jazzlyn's mother and former coach) filled in last year as coach at Las Lomas High School. She will be coaching next year at Acalanes along with her daughter and Caviness and appreciates the difficulty of competitive cheer: "You [...]

stuntthesport2024-05-07T16:21:34-05:00May 16th, 2018|Uncategorized|0 Comments

How to Set Goals That You Can Actually Control December 3, 2024
How to Set Goals That You Can Actually Control TrueSport expert Betsy Butterick Setting goals can be fun—or it can be a big challenge. Should you set goals that you know you can achieve, or make a season goal that's going to be a huge stretch? As an athlete, you [...] The post How to […]
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9 Ways to Get Better at Setting Boundaries November 4, 2024
Deborah Gilboa, MD Setting boundaries as a student-athlete may seem impossible given that you're obligated to turn in that history report on the same day as playoffs while also juggling family commitments and college applications.Setting boundaries is tricky because you have so many projects, obligations, and goals that you're trying [...] The post 9 Ways […]
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How to Set Boundaries that Make You a Better Coach November 4, 2024
Deborah Gilboa, MD Boundary-setting is a tough topic for coaches, many of whom wear a lot of hats. However, learning how to set boundaries is critical to a coach’s personal well-being and their management of a team. Coaches also have the opportunity to lead by example, setting boundaries that reflect [...] The post How to […]
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How to Teach Athletes to Audit Their Choices November 4, 2024
Deborah Gilboa, MD Have you been wondering how to teach your student-athlete how to set smart boundaries that help them succeed in school, sport, and life? It’s tempting to simply give them specific boundaries that reflect your values (like always prioritizing homework over practice, or not texting after 8 p.m.). [...] The post How to […]
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6 Ways Social Media Impacts Athlete Identity November 4, 2024
Dr. Charron Sumler, PhD, LPCC Social media is part of nearly every young athlete's life. It's how they connect with friends and teammates, see what other athletes are doing for training, and find like-minded communities that help them deepen their sense of self. These apps can be a positive force, [...] The post 6 Ways […]
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4 Ways to Get Athletes More Fuel During Breakfast November 4, 2024
Kristen Ziesmer, MS, RDN, CSSD, LDN Breakfast is still the most important meal of the day, especially for busy athletes balancing sport, school, extracurriculars, and social activities. And unfortunately, breakfast is also an easy meal for athletes to skip, especially when the day starts with before-school practice or an early [...] The post 4 Ways […]
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NBC Sports Next Bolsters Momentum for its SportsEngine Motion Technology Through “Preferred Provider” Designation with USA Cheer October 22, 2024
Designed for Class- and Studio-Based Sports, as Well as Sports Offering Camps, Lessons and Clinic, SportsEngine Motion Continues to Grow in Popularity, Currently Serving More Than 7,500 Sports Organizations Governing Body for Sport Cheering in the U.S. Touts SportsEngine Motion’s Ability to Meet Every Organizational Need for the Future Olympic Sport in One Comprehensive [...] […]
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Important Signs That Self-Care Has Gone Too Far September 27, 2024
Dr. Melissa Streno Self-care is important for everyone, from coaches to athletes to caregivers. However, self-care can go too far, especially when an athlete is using it to strive for optimized performance. Here, TrueSport Expert and licensed clinical psychologist, Dr. Melissa Streno, is sharing the 'red flag' behaviors that can [...] The post Important Signs […]
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Pros and Cons of Social Media Use for Young Athletes September 27, 2024
Dr. Charron Sumler, PhD, LPCC Are you worried about the amount of time your student-athlete spends on social media? Here, Dr. Charron Sumler, TrueSport Expert and Assistant Director of Sport Psychology and Wellness Services at The Ohio State University, shares the stats on social media, along with the pros and [...] The post Pros and […]
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How to Incorporate More Whole Foods When Life Gets Busy September 27, 2024
Kristen Ziesmer, MS, RDN, CSSD, LDN Busy lives for caregivers and athletes can make healthy meal prep seem impossible. But it is possible to add more whole foods to breakfast, lunch, and dinner—and skip the fast-food stops after practice—with a bit of meal prep and some simple changes to avoid [...] The post How to […]
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