The Cheer Athlete

This is one crucial exercise that every cheerleader needs to learn early on in their cheer career. Yet they often don't do it right and end up injured. Watch the interview with Dr Kevin McGovern on GAME Day To connect with Laura go HERE To schedule a free assessment go HERE

In this episode I discuss Summer Programming; Posture; and What is the difference between and anterior and posterior tilt and why it's important to understand for cheerleaders If you have questions, ⁠Email Laura⁠ . If you're interested in learning more about the Fearless and Flexible Program go ⁠HERE⁠ Connect with ⁠LT HERE

In this episode I shared highlights from my recent webinars. If you have questions, Email Laura Go here to get the replay for the Flexible Flyer Webinar this will be Free until July 3. If you're interested in learning more about the Fearless and Flexible Program go HERE Connect with LT HERE

For athletes to truly develop better skills and to reduce injuries, they need time away from their sport. Summer is the best time to do that. In this episode I give 7 ideas that l help develop well rounded, healthy cheer athletes Flexible Flyer Webinar If you would like to schedule a strategy call to figure out the best way to work with Laura you can REQUEST A CALL Free Guides

In this episode I talk with Coach Zo of Distal Point Tumbling about his life long love of cheerleading and how he is helping cheerleaders learn to tumble by traveling to them. We discuss when is the ideal time to start tumbling and what surfaces are better for tumbling. Connect with Coach Zo Cheerleading- The Ultimate Guide to Becoming an Elite Flyer.pdf - Google Drive * Ultimate guide .mp4 - Goog...

Dream Big Don't Quit And more....takeaways i had from a recent conference that fit perfectly in the cheer world You can reach Laura HERE Or check out all the free guides.

Coach Lain Lee is an accomplished tumbling technique coach, dynamic speaker, self-published author, podcast host, and devout specialist in performance psychology hailing from Northern California. His passion lies in mental performance and art of fear management, establishing him as the preeminent authority in the cheerleading and tumbling industry for his expertise in outperforming anxieties, disc...

Whether you're a cheerleader, parent or coach, tryouts can bring a lot of angst. In this episode, I share some tips for making it a bit easier, especially when it doesn't go the way you hoped. Connect with Laura here Email Laura@MoveBetterLLC.com

In this episode Laura speaks with Brandi Smith, PT, FAAOMPT, OCS, who is the owner of Perfect 10 Physical Therapy about wrist pain in cheerleaders and tumblers, You can connect with Brandi on Instagram To learn more about the programs she offers head to her website. And get her FREE Performance Training here To connect with Laura, access our free guides and to learn more about the programs offered...

This episode was filmed while I was walking so the audio may be interupted...just like your mobility and strength work, it's better to get it done when you can. If you have questions about anything in the episode, please reach out of Instagram or Facebook. Join the Building Confident, Competent and Resliant Cheerleaders Webinar on May 11 to learn a better way to Warm Up, Cool Down, and Progres...

Why is it important to continue to do your exercises even after you feel better after an injury. Join the Cheerleading Warm Up, Cool Down, and Progressions Webinar on May 11. Sign up HERE Go here to access all our FREE guides Send an email to Laura@MoveBetterLLC.com

It's been one whole year of the podcast. Thank you for listening. I look forward to many more conversations in the future. Please check out all our prior episodes and enjoy the conversations about cheer. To Connect with Laura and access our free guides Go HERE Or email me at Laura@movebetterllc.com.

It has been shown that injuries can happen when you are unprepared for your task at hand. In this episode I talk about needing to be prepared on the ground-strength, balance, attention, sleep...all aspects...before you get tossed in the air. If you would like to access any of our free guides for INJURY PREVENTION go here. If you are a cheer coach and want to attend the NEW ENGLAND CHEER COACH CONF...

Please keep Ms Andi and her family in your prayers as she goes through treatment for Ewing's Sarcoma. If you would like to make a donation to Andi's Army Learn more about Ewing's Sarcoma from the John's Hopkin's website Connect with Laura Sign up for the New England Cheer Coach Conference

Maria Wisman is from Westerville, Ohio. Maria cheered at Ohio State in undergrad from 2016-2020, was on the USA cheer team in 2018 and 2019 where I won 2 world championships as well as a gold medal at the FISU competition in Poland. Maria is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach You can reach her ⁠mariawisman@everyoneshouldlift.com⁠ Check out all of Maria&#39...

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 Laura@MoveBetterLLC.com and I'll forward it to you. The New England Cheer Coaches Conference will be he...

Why do most cheerleader think that flyers need to stretch and bases need to get stronger? 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. Join , ⁠Health and Wellness For Cheer Athletes Facebook group.⁠⁠ he...

This episode talks about a common overuse knee injury in cheerleading. Join , Health and Wellness For Cheer Athletes Facebook group.⁠ here If you're interested in receiving an email series about warm ups ⁠ GO HERE⁠ To connect with Laura on social media, or access other free guides, and schedule a free movement screen, head to ⁠www. LTTheCheerPT.com

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. If you're interested in receiving an email series about warm ups GO HERE To connect with Laura on social media, or access other free guides, head to www. LTTheCheerPT.com

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. Schedule a FREE MOVEMENT SCREEN Email Laura@MoveBetterLLC.com To connect with Laura and learn about our free guides ⁠www. LTTheCheerPT.com

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 t...

Cheerleaders always want to progress fast. When they have the right mobility, strength and motor control, this is possible. You can join the ⁠Health and Wellness For the Cheer Athlete Facebook Group. here. If you want to connect more with LT, head ⁠⁠HERE

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. If you would like to ask questions directly, come join the goup If you want to connect more with LT, head ⁠HERE

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 Connect with Laura HERE

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 physicia...