​​​Get insight from Capital Cheer All Stars Director and Coach Lauren Barden on this program, its direction, and her thoughts on success. 

 

With 3 seasons behind you, what do you see ahead for the next 3?  Any specific goals?  

In 3 short seasons, we have grown our program to be titled as a National Ranking Program at the USASF Varsity Summit competitions. We have increased our pace and level of choreography.  Our level of competition is higher and overall routine composition is overall better. We have increased the understanding of perfection before progression. My goal is to continue to coach athletes and instill the Capital ideals of "Strong Body, Strong Mind, Strong Self" so that they may compete at a high level. Our goal is to instill correct technique, skill progression, and a positive competitive drive in all our Capital Cheer athletes.  

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What do you want parents this season to know?  

Capital Cheer is committed to creating well-rounded athletes. We want all athletes to feel valued and progress appropriately mentally and physically as they grow at Capital Cheer.  

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What tips do you have for first-time CCA parents? 

Ask questions, send emails, and communicate with coaches.  This is the key to success! We will do our best to answer all of your questions and have open communication with all parents. All coaches at CCA want you to feel empowered as you enter the world of All Star cheerleading.  

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What do you see as the recipe for cheer success?  For individual athletes, teams, and the program at-large?  

The 2 T’s! Technique and Teamwork! We have a large focus on technique of individual athletes, which is the driving force behind scoring. And for teamwork, there is no “I” in Team. Athletes must learn how to be a part of a team and work together. Not all members can be/do everything. But athletes have a large role in the success of their teams, and therefore representation of Capital Cheer All Stars as a whole.

 

What value do you see the CCA Booster Club bringing to the cheer program?  

CCA Booster Club brings our Cheer Program together! The fundraising will make all the difference in a successful cheer year! The CCA Booster Club helps us raise the funds needed to have end of year events, our showcase, and more outsourced camps for current and future Capital Cheer Athletes! I am so happy that the Booster Club was formed and look forward to all they accomplish this season!