Mean Gurl: How To Deal With Mean Girls On The Squad
Brittany and Mhkeeba take on the difficult, but very real, topic of mean girls on pro cheerleading teams. The ladies know all too well that it’s not always peaches and cream in terms of squad dynamics. They explore what defines mean girl behavior and how it shows up in the pro cheerleading world based on their own experiences and those of their listeners who wrote in questions and topics for the episode. The ladies discuss why mean girls even exist in the first place and conclude with some sound advice for dancers, squad leaders and even directors on how to deal with mean girls on the squad. This week’s Cheer Chat includes the latest update on NBA auditions and discuss a cool appearance by the Jacksonville Jaguars Roar cheerleaders performing with Sonny Kiss, a pro wrestler from All Elite Wrestling. Survey results have been steadily pouring in so Mhkeeba and Brittany share some of the highlights from the feedback from their listeners. During Locker Talk, the ladies bravely share their own mean girl confessions and give advice on how everyone can strive to do better to eliminate mean girl behavior in their lives.
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One of my favorite squads to photograph at P-R-O is the Washington Redskins Cheerleaders. They always bring a nice squad of cheerleaders and they wear some of the most alluring uniforms at the event. This makes for an interesting photograph because they always present their girls at their best.
Our next 2019 P-R-O Convention All Star is a fifth year veteran of the First Ladies of Football…introducing Washington Redskins Cheerleader Jaclyn.
Who’s next? We will announce our next 2019 P-R-O Convention All Star tomorrow!
I enjoy photographing the Cincinnati Ben-Gals. They are a rare treat for me to shoot because I never get to see them at a game since I live over 2,000 miles away in Los Angeles. So whenever I get a chance to photograph them in person, I try to take advantage of this rare gift.
Our next 2019 P-R-O Convention All Star is one of those Cincinnati Ben-Gals who made the trek to Atlanta…introducing Samantha.
Ben-Gal Samantha was amazing and there were many more wonderful cheerleaders and dancers in Atlanta, so check back tomorrow to see who is our next 2019 P-R-O Convention All Star.
One of the reasons why the P-R-O Convention in Atlanta has been so successful, year in and year out, are the instructors. They represent the very best choreographers in professional sports and are the reason why this event draws hundreds of participants each year.
So let us recognize this year’s instructors:
Jakene Ashford – NFL Atlanta Falcons Cheerleaders
Tara Battiato – NFL Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cheerleaders
Theresa Baugus – NFL Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders
Jerod Fewell – Hip Hop Extraodinaire
Denise Garvey – NFL New York Jets Flight Crew
Katie Gibbons – NBA Cleveland Cavaliers
Stephanie Jojokian – NFL Washington Redskins Cheerleaders
Brandii McCoy – NBA Charlotte Hornets Honeybees & AHL Charlotte Checkers CheckMates
Dres Reid – Industry/Hip Hop
Tracy Rutledge – Former NBA Atlanta Hawks, AFL2 Georgia Wildcats
Nicole Smith – NFL Carolina Panthers TopCats
Toni Wall – NBA Cleveland Cavaliers
Derric Whitfield – NBA Washington Wizards, Wizard Girls
Marla Viturello – Philadelphia Soul/NFL Alum
Did I mention that there were a lot of impressive Charlotte Honey Bees at P-R-O? I didn’t get to photograph all of them, but I as best as I could. They really are an impressive group of young ladies.
Our next 2019 P-R-O Convention All Star is a rookies Charlotte Honey Bee and former Charlotte CheckMate dancer…introducing Cayla.
Alrighty then! Many more amazing All Stars to come, so check back soon to see who is next.
One of the dance teams that have been coming to the P-R-O Convention over the past few years is the Hunnies Cheerleaders, an independently owned dance team that is contracted to cheer for the Fayetteville Marksmen. And I was able to secure some quality time with the Hunnies Cheerleaders and feature a few members of this unique team for our readers.
Our next 2019 P-R-O Convention All Star is a second year veteran and serves as the Head Coach of the Hunnies Cheerleaders, introducing…Caitlynn.
There were many amazing cheerleaders and dancers at P-R-O and that’s what makes this event special. Check back tomorrow as we continue our parade of 2019 P-R-O Convention All Stars.
