Teams are built. Choreo is over. Stunts are starting to hit. Parents should be on top of the world as we coast toward our first competition. Right? Yeah, if I knew absolutely nothing about all star cheerleading, I’d agree with... Read More

If you own or coach at a small gym, you’ve probably felt it—that mix of pride and pressure that comes with being the “small business” of all star cheer. You’re doing the work. You’re changing lives. And yet… sometimes it... Read More

If you’ve ever coached—or raised—a teenager, you already know: they can be both your little bestie and completely exhausting. Often at the same time. As a gym owner, a mom of four (three out of the house, and one 15-year-old... Read More

Let’s talk about the two words no gym owner wants to hear: summer slump. Yep. That. You know how it goes. It’s June. The sun comes out. And poof—your families disappear faster than a snack table in the coaches’ room.... Read More

Thanks for checking out Next Gen. We’re excited to host the #1 conference in all star cheerleading again this year in Dallas, Texas! Date: June 20-22, 2025 City: Dallas, TX For: Coaches, Owners, Front Desk Staff & Managers/Directors Classes: Our full class... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb. 17, 2025 Next Generation Gym Owners and The Open Championships Announce Strategic Partnership to Elevate Gym Owners and Cheer Competitions Next Generation Gym Owners (NG) is thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership with The Open... Read More

Tired of watching parents DIY their own gym apparel because they can’t find what they need in your proshop? A well-planned proshop can boost your revenue, promote your brand, and keep your parents loyal! There are many reasons you want... Read More

Picture this: It’s your first competition of the season, and there’s Suzy’s mom proudly sporting a shirt with your gym’s logo. The catch? It’s not from your proshop. She snagged your logo from the website, uploaded it to her Cricut, and heat-pressed... Read More

If you’ve coached for any length of time, you likely can think back to athletes who impacted you as a coach. I can name them in my head easily: Sammie, Audrey, Alayna (all are either in college or have graduated... Read More

Years ago, our gym had a large family with five girls. One had recently graduated, three were in all star, and the littlest was in recreational tumbling classes with us. The girls, whose parents were divorced, were starting to get... Read More