I was a cheerleader in jr. high and high school and coached for a little while in college, so I have a big love for the sport. I came across this article today regarding how dangerous cheerleading is and the lack of regulations in the sport. I agree that it can be very dangerous and I have seen girls blow out their knees and have teeth knocked out from it – so I know first hand. But, it is very competitive and I also understand the love of it that many girls have. I know I would have been willing to risk my body to compete. It was my entire life for a long time and it’s scary to see how that can turn bad…
Cheerleading’s Risky Lack of Rules
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