Lead With LoveTiana Day is a 17-year-old cheerleader who wants to create change. On June 6, 2020, with the help of Mimi Zoila, she led the first ever protest across the Golden Gate Bridge. The nearly two-mile peaceful march brought together tens of thousands of people to protest and bring awareness to the Black Lives Matter movement. […]
School Spirit Provides a Sense of BelongingIt’s often said that school spirit is the heart of a school. You may also think of school pride in this way to. School pride helps foster a sense of belonging among students and staff who are part of a school. This sense of camaraderie has a powerful influence in school culture and academic performance—hence […]
Spirit Connects EveryoneSchool Spirit: the sense of identity, belonging, and community shared by members of an educational institution. From the playing of a school’s fight song, the sounds of cheers from the sidelines on a Friday night, to a pep rally performance, school spirit helps foster school pride. In short, spirit connects everyone. During this time, just […]
Coaches – Be Ready to Make the Connection to Your CampusMaking connections on campus has become distinctly more challenging in the previous weeks. As leaders on campus, it is our great responsibility to keep spirits high during these challenging times and to continue to look for new ways to keep students connected to their schools. Here are some ideas that an advisor or coach can […]
#SpiritMatters Now More than EverThings look different today than they did a year ago. Graduations, sports seasons, proms and celebrations have been canceled due to the happenings in the world. Schools have been out of session and students won’t see each other for months. That’s why, now, more than ever, #SpiritMatters. Spirit provides a sense of belonging- a connection. […]
America Needs Spirit Leaders Now More than EverNow more than ever, America needs spirit leaders. The role of a spirit leader goes far beyond leading the crowd on the sidelines or taking the floor as an athlete on competition day. It’s about being a positive light and leader in your community, no matter the circumstances. These are unprecedented times and cheerleaders and […]
Camp Staff & Teachers, Andy Gault & Annie Futato, Continue to Encourage Excellence Varsity Spirit was founded on the values of teaching and mentorship, providing the first camps and educational resources to...
Progression Is Not a Straight LineLife moves quickly. We expect everything to happen within a 30 minute television episode- even better if it’s recorded and we can skip through the commercials! Unfortunately, the same is not true of our physical goals in stunting and tumbling. In this world, things take time. Grasping and perfecting new skills takes time. Repetition is […]
