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Expert: Kimmi - 7/1/2008


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my name is cynnara.  I have a 9 year old daughter who is her 5th year of competitive cheer.  She recently took a pretty bad fall & we ended up at the er.  Thankfully she was not injured.  Ever since the fall, she has gradually fallen into a mind block.  It is very hard as her mother to watch her want to tumble so much but she can't.  what can I do, as a parent, to help her through this?

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Hi Cynnara,

    Mental blocks are so so tough. If you've read my past answers on this subject, you'll see that it's a common problem for athletes of all ages. As a Mom, all you can really do is be supportive of her. Don't try to force her to do the tricks - she has to get herself over the mental block. Just be supportive and she'll get through it! Good luck.

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Kimmi

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I can answer questions on coaching, planning and running practices, events, fundraisers, coordinating travel. I can answer questions on tumbling, stunting, health, nutrition, and injuries. I can not answer questions on college cheerleading.

Experience

My Experience in the area: I cheered on my grade school team for 4 years. I danced for on pointe for 14 years. I have coached for 9 years for grade school basketball cheerleading, grade school competitive squads, and all-star. I now own my own national championship all-star team.

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I am safety certified by the AACCA. I have a BA in Elementary Education and am a certified teacher. I also have my masters in library science with an emphasis on teens.

Due to the volume of questions I get, please read my previous answers before asking your question. If you have a question about starting a cheerleading squad, or mental blocks please read my many previous answers BEFORE asking your question. Thank you!!

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