By David Smith, M.Sc., CSCS., SDL (He/Him) Photo Credit: Cheer San Francisco Growing up in the USA, my education journey through school and university always had a mark for school spirit and identity shaped by a school mascot and colors. We had fight songs, cheers, chants, traditions like homecoming and such. Much of it wrapped … Continue reading We’ve Got Spirit, Yes We Do!: Influence of the Audience Effect on Athletic Performance
One Week, 20 Students in a Small German Town and a Big Finish – My First Experience Teaching with the Studienstiftung
As part of my graduate school goals and pursuits has been to gain valuable teaching experience at the college level in order for me to be better prepared for a career in collegiate teaching and academia upon graduating. This has been easier said than done as I’ve overcome various challenges and barriers to achieve the … Continue reading One Week, 20 Students in a Small German Town and a Big Finish – My First Experience Teaching with the Studienstiftung
Las Vegas, Three Big Busses Full of Cheerleaders and Three Years of Adventures with the Pride Cheerleading Association at the Sin City Classic
By David “Dirk” Smith, M.Sc., SDL (He/Him) Since January of 2022, I (David “Dirk” Smith), have accompanied the Pride Cheerleading Association (PCA) on the famous #CheerBus as they travel around to the different sports at the Sin City Classic. The purpose of the PCA and the Cheer Bus is to help raise spirits and bring energy into the different … Continue reading Las Vegas, Three Big Busses Full of Cheerleaders and Three Years of Adventures with the Pride Cheerleading Association at the Sin City Classic
Soliciting Donations, Interacting with Strangers, and Raising Money as a Measure of Sport Performance
By David “Dirk” Smith, M.Sc., SDL (He/Him) A lot My primary work is in sport, specifically in sport psychology, sport science, and sports diversity. But, some of this work has also crossed over with my hobby as an amateur videographer, specifically with my time spent with the volunteer cheerleaders at the Pride Cheerleading Association (PCA). … Continue reading Soliciting Donations, Interacting with Strangers, and Raising Money as a Measure of Sport Performance
Sport and Performance: Building a Relationship with Your Audience
There are many “performance” sports in which the sport itself built upon the measure of success based on judgement from a panel of professionals with in depth knowledge of the sport and its rules. These sports, such as ice skating, gymnastics, cheerleading, dancing, and others often attract an audience who come to see the show … Continue reading Sport and Performance: Building a Relationship with Your Audience
Las Vegas and Three Busses Full of Cheerleaders: Another Adventure with the Pride Cheerleading Association at the Sin City Classic
By David “Dirk” Smith, M.Sc., SDL (He/Him) Last year I shared about my experiences accompanying members of the Pride Cheerleading Association on the almighty #CheerBus as they traveled to different sports taking place during the Sin City Classic to raise money for the Golden Rainbow. Golden Rainbow is a charity organization that provides housing, education and … Continue reading Las Vegas and Three Busses Full of Cheerleaders: Another Adventure with the Pride Cheerleading Association at the Sin City Classic
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