Cheer & Social Media

Social media definitely has its pros and cons. I find it useful to share photos, advertise new classes, and connect with parents and coaches.

Many school districts have a policy where coaches can't be friends/followers on social media with their cheerleaders and/or the cheerleaders' parents until after they graduate from the school. I understand this, however I don't work for a school district, so I get to set my own guidelines. I actually like being friends with cheerleaders and parents on social media because it keeps me honest...I have to make sure that everything I post is grandma-appropriate.

Check out this blog post from the Association for Applied Sport Psychology about athletes and social media...it's a good one.