Pathway to
Enrichment
The USASF has enrichment opportunities to develop the leadership potential in your athlete and elevate their All Star experience . To explore your resources , log in to your athlete ’ s membership profile to find ATHLETE RESOURCES .
Athlete Leadership Workshops — BOLT
USASF member athletes entering grades 9-12 are eligible to participate in the exclusive BOLT leadership training opportunity . BOLT workshops activate young cheer and dance leaders to become strong peer role models who :
• put team first ,
• fully commit to their All Star club and
• learn to make the choices that lead to accomplishment .
Developed and led by alumni of the USASF Mentoring Leaders program , BOLT helps set young athletes on their path to success . The BOLT experience can lead to next-level opportunities such as eligibility to :
• apply to participate as an athlete presenter at the Regional Advisory Board meeting in their region the following spring .
• serve on the Athlete Advisory Council .
Scholarships
Since 2008 , the USASF Scholarship Program , through support of our generous sponsors , has awarded over $ 800,000 to athletes who exemplify excellence in academics , athletics , leadership and service . Scholarships are open to athletes who are pursuing college or higher education . This includes athletes who are graduating seniors and athletes on CheerABILITIES and DanceABILITIES teams . The USASF Scholarship Program helps some of our brightest USASF member athletes reach their future goals . Applicants are not required to cheer or dance in college .
What ’ s Your IQ What ’ s Your IQ Jr .
Elevate your Integrity Quotient with this monthly activity that builds individual character and team unity ! Athletes and coaches introduce a new word each month that supports the overall theme of “ Integrity .” This activity encourages conversation in gyms studios about how athletes , teams , coaches and owners can exemplify and encourage others to demonstrate that month ’ s word .
Project Love
USASF is excited to partner with Project Love in the I Pledge to Stick Together Against Bullying campaign . This initiative stresses that each child is treated the way we all want to be treated – with kindness , caring , respect and empathy .
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