What “Back to the Mat” Means to Us at MyCheerleadingBox
When our team thought about curating this month's box, we wanted a theme that celebrated the real start of a cheerleader's year. For us, August means trading summer downtime for high-energy practices, late-night reps, and fresh season goals.
"Back to the Mat" is our way of celebrating that shift. This box captures that day-one energy and gives your cheerleader the essentials they need to walk back onto the mat feeling confident, excited, and ready to work.
Product Breakdown
This month’s box is designed to eliminate the "deductions" from school, to practice, to the competition mat.
- T-shirt: The perfect school-to-practice cover-up on your way to the gym!
- Tripod: Record every routine, critique your stunts, and capture your team's best milestones.
- Glitter: Roll on some shine to spice up your performance look.
- Straw stopper: Keep your water bottle clean and spill-free.
- Good luck pins: Add these pins to a few gym bags to encourage your teammates!
- Sticker: Add to your favorite school notebook or folder!
Mat Talk
Hey Cheer Parents! 📣
This section is just for you! We know that behind every athlete hitting their mark on the mat is a parent navigating carpools, competition schedules, and emotional ups and downs.
As we kick off the new season, here are three quick reminders to help you survive (and thrive) in the cheer world this fall:
- Be the Safe Landing Place: After a tough practice, instead of breaking it down on the ride home, offer a listening ear, and a quick word of encouragement. It will go so far!
- Keep an Emergency Kit in Your Car: Hair ties, hairspray, safety pins, extra deodorant, and blister bandages. Trust us...having these stashed in your glove compartment will save the day at least once this season.
- Celebrate the Small Wins: Feeling stronger, nailing a new skill, or showing great leadership are just as important as hitting a zero-deduction routine. It's so important to celebrate the small wins from the very beginning!
Thank you for being the ultimate support system for your athlete. We appreciate all you do!
