At Summit, we want our parents to be involved in their athlete’s journey through the sport of tumbling and cheer. We believe it is important for parents to understand their role in the journey and how they can specifically support their athlete. Whether your child is brand new to classes or a veteran cheerleader, we want parents to have access to the resources we believe are important!
JEFF BENSON - MENTAL PERFORMANCE
Jeff Benson is an industry expert on mental performance. The resources and education he provides regardling mental blocks and fear in tumbling have been invaluable to many families.
Every year, Summit Athletix welcomes Jeff to work with our athletes and parents, helping build better teammates and stronger teams.
You can find Jeff's book on Amazon. His website is full of resources as well. http://mindbodycheer.com
UPSIDE DOWN AND BACK AGAIN - PARENTS GUIDE TO ALL STAR CHEER
A MUST READ FOR ALL STAR PARENTS!
Upside Down & Back Again offers an honest look at the all-star cheer world from both a parent’s and coach’s perspective. Jason Larkins draws on his experience as a coach and podcast host to explain how teams are formed, what coaches expect, and how parents can best support their athletes.
The book highlights teamwork, training, communication, and mindset—helping parents move from spectators to informed partners in their athlete’s journey.
It provides practical tools for navigating tryouts, competitions, and challenges while fostering growth, confidence, and collaboration between parents, athletes, and gyms.
Find it at Summit in our ProShop for a discounted rate!
LET'S TALK CHEER PODCAST
The Let's Talk Cheer Podcast is hosted by Jason Larkins (Cheer Director at American Cheer), and is designed to educcate parents in the all-star cheer industry.
At Summit, we emphasize curriculum transparency, coach training and consistency of expectations. This podcast aligns with that—helping bridge the gap between gym leadership/coaches and families.
WHAT IS USASF?
The USASF (U.S. All Star Federation) is the national governing body for All Star cheerleading and dance in the United States. It was created to set safety standards, establish rules, and promote fair competition across the industry.
USASF is the organization parents register their athletes with in order to be eligible to participate on elite teams at Summit Athletix.
All Varsity competitions are associated with USASF rules and standards. End of Season events provided by Varsity include The (D2) Summit, Youth Summit and Recreational Summit.
WHAT ARE THE OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS?
The Open Championship Series (OCS) is a group of independent cheerleading event producers that work together to create a fair, consistent, and affordable path to end-of-season championship events.
End of year events include Prep and Rec Grand Nationals and All Star Worlds. Both held in Orlando, Florida in late April or early May.
CAT HALEY FLYING RESOURCES
The Cat Haley system focuses on research-based strategies for flyer training.
Cat Haley specifically focuses on strength in flexibility, body positions, and jump/flight training.
Video-series courses are offered, as well as 1-on-1 virtual instruction, designed to be used by athletes to improve flexibility and strength.
VARSITY TV
Varsity TV is a subscription-based streaming service that lets families watch cheer and dance competitions live or on demand. It’s a great way to see your athlete’s performances and follow event results throughout the season.
