5 Ways to Create Better Teams through Psychological Safety
Dr. Charron Sumler, PhD, LPCC Are you wondering about the concept of 'psychological safety'? Coaches can help build psychological safety on their teams by creating a supportive environment based in trust [...]
USA Cheer Joins Strategic Alliance With Positive Athlete for National Recognition & Scholarships
DALLAS, TX (July 14, 2025) – USA Cheer is proud to announce an exciting Strategic Alliance with Positive Athlete, an organization dedicated to recognizing high school age student-athletes who exemplify character, leadership, resilience and other [...]
3 Things Student-Athletes Should Do When Selecting a College
Dr. Charron Sumler, PhD, LPCC Choosing a college can feel like a monumental decision for both student-athletes and their caregivers. And in many cases, everyone isn’t on the same page about [...]
3 Things Coaches Should Know About Measuring Fitness
Laura Lewis, PhD Measuring fitness is tricky as a coach: Should you be testing youth athletes for metrics like VO2 Max, doing lactate testing, checking body composition, timing them in a [...]
We are thrilled to officially welcome Shayna Danielsen to the USA Cheer & STUNT team as our new Director of Club STUNT!
Shayna brings a powerful combination of experience, passion, and leadership to this role. With a B.S. in Business Administration from Sonoma State University, Shayna has spent nearly a decade coaching at both the club and [...]
STUNT Recommended for NCAA Championship Status
The NCAA Committee on Women’s Athletics voted at its meeting Thursday to recommend Divisions I, II and III sponsor legislation to add a National Collegiate stunt championship. The recommendation is contingent on official confirmation [...]
Ben Schreiber Elected President of USA Cheer Board of Directors
Dallas, TX (5-12-2025) – USA Cheer is proud to announce Ben Schreiber has been elected President of the USA Cheer Board of Directors following a formal nomination and vote by the board in accordance [...]
Do you really need to avoid processed foods?
As a caregiver, you may read or hear about a lot of different nutrition "rules," especially for athletes. Recently, a lot of those rules and taboos are around processed foods. However, healthy athletes [...]
How to Help Your Athlete Avoid the Pitfalls of Perfectionism
Kevin Chapman, PhD As caregivers, you want your athlete to perform at their best and achieve excellence in their sport, at school, and in their other extracurricular activities. But while striving [...]
3 Easy Ways to Make Healthy Habits Part of Your Team Culture
Kevin Chapman, PhD As a coach, are you thinking about helping your athletes form habits? It’s easy to be consumed by making it through the next practice, game, or competition, but [...]