- Mar 27, 2010
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As someone who cheered there a few years back on JRAFO, I can tell you that had I still been in Texas when Edgar opened ASR, I probably wouldn't have stayed at UC. Not because anything was wrong with UC, I loved that program with all of my heart, but because Edgar had been such a great influence on my life and to this day is my #1 fan and greatest supporter. I told my mom a few months ago that I could never compete on a team against his, it would break my heart. He's one of those coaches that you never forget and is always making you a better person, years after he's coached you. When I talk to my old teammates and friends from UC, one thing we always smile and laugh about is Edgar. Those who went to ASR, other programs, stopped cheering...no matter what level, what team, what place we are at in our lives, we can always spend hours talking about Edgar. He is honestly one of the most amazing people I have ever met, inside the cheerleading world and out. So I do not believe that many, if any, people left UC because something was wrong. I think they wanted to be with their amazing coach, or just to compete. Side not, I don't know who you are or where you are getting your info from but I had never heard of UC having a "sister" gym in California...so that's new, incorrect, or I totally missed something when I cheered there, which honestly wouldn't surprise me, LOL:pI know they are having a restricted 5 but I don't know about any other teams. Also university cheer force in California is their "sister gym." I think their first year back will be interesting but they will be in the small gym division. I'm glad they shut down down to revamp, but you have to think about why that was necessary. They lost so many people when all star revolution was created. There must have been a reason so many people left.
Sorry for the long response, it's not really directed towards you. More of a general statement on UC and my feelings on the topic.