lhmom
Proud Parent
The thing i don't like about cheer is well this video should show it: YouTube - My Back Tuck Progress I don't like how cheer has no many 'untrained coaches' and aren't particular about form or anything, I feel that gymnastics coaches go through ALOT more training than cheer coaches.
This has been my biggest concern watching the cheer teams at our gym. I have observed quite a few nasty spills especially with the younger squad. There is no spotting at practice, especially since the 2nd coach quit. Recently, I saw one of the smaller girls (she's about 7 years old) face plant onto the floor when the 2 older girls holding her didn't let her legs go when she lost balance. The coach was a good 8 feet away. At least with gymnastics, I feel like our coaches are more "hands on" especially as the skills get tougher. If the USAG can bring more structure and training to cheer, that would be so much better for these girls.