The next album you ABSOLUTELY have to buy....

posted Tuesday, Apr 29

You know how you have that one singer or musical group who just the mention of their name turns you into a straight-up crazed fan? Or when the sound of your fave song’s first few chords gives you the shivers and instantly turns your frown upside down? And—although I’m sure you’d never admit it—maybe you’ve even fo…

West Coast Buzz

posted Thursday, Apr 24

Check out some of your favorite West Coast all-star teams on the teen-oriented entertainment and sports website, teenfaze.com. Their staff went behind-the-scenes at American Championships' American Showcase this past weekend to cover the event and interview select teams. Click on "Competitive Ch…

Be A Model for American Cheerleader

posted Monday, Apr 21

I know you're all probably psyched that summer's looming on the horizon. Warm weather, fun in the sun, cheer camp—and the stress of school will be just a distant memory!

Here at American Cheerleader though, we're already thinking about our back-to-school and college issues! Especially in r…

Join Our NEW Reader Panel!

posted Monday, Apr 07

If you heart our magazine then the AC Hot Squad is for you! We're looking for current cheerleaders between the ages of 13-21 to join. Membership is free and, if selected, you'll have the chance to speak directly to the staff and voice your opinion about what should be in the 'zine, as well as, answer fun surveys from our sponsors. To be …

Six Flags has spirit, how bout YOU?!

posted Friday, Apr 04

If you’re like me, you love thrills, chills and high flying action (Not too surprising since I’m a former gymnast and flyer!). That’s why one of my favorite places in the world is amusement parks. I mean, put me in the front seat of a roller coaster and it’s like my birthday and Christmas rolled up into on…

A different kind of game face

posted Tuesday, Mar 25

A few weeks ago, the gaming company THQ announced that it's in the process of creating All-Star Cheer Squad, the very first cheerleading video game for Nintendo DS and Wii systems, which will hit shelves this fall. Yesterday, I was lucky enough to observe a choreography session with Tony…

Cheerleader U!

posted Thursday, Mar 13

Did you guys catch the first two episodes of "Cheerleader U" on WE TV? I was so psyched to see so many familiar faces on the show. I've been lucky enough to work with the UCF program—and their awesome coach, Linda Gooch—quite a few times, and they are such a great group. Of course, I have to mention our cute cover girl a…

Just back from COA Midwest Nationals!

posted Wednesday, Feb 27

Hi there! I just got back on Monday from the COA Midwest Nationals in Columbus, OH, which was one of the stops on the 2008 American Cheerleader on Tour. I'm from Ohio, but I'd never been to this event. It was awesome, and I couldn't believe how far some of the teams had traveled! In addition to all the fantastic midwestern programs li…

American Cheerleader's Next Top Model

posted Tuesday, Feb 05

I'm not a big fan of most of the reality shows out there (I mean, how realistic is "The Real World" or "The Bachelor" anyway?!), but I do have to admit that when they have the marathons of "America's Next Top Model" on MTV or VH1, I can't tear myself away from the tube (Check out the latest "ANTM" …

Just back from JAMfest!

posted Tuesday, Jan 22

I spent the past weekend in Indianapolis for JAMfest Super Cheer Nationals as part of AC on Tour, and--sub-zero temperatures aside--the event was a blast! First of all, there were more than 10,000 athletes competing, and to add to the excitement, we gave out our Editor's Choice Award and chose our first-ever Race for the Rings winners.