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Cartersville cheer mom’s warning: Speak up, risk being silenced?

A Cartersville family’s experience at The Stingrays Allstars gym is sparking a bigger conversation about how youth sports programs handle feedback from parents. After 9-year-old Ellie Banks was dismissed from her cheer team—allegedly because her mom voiced concerns—other parents began sharing similar stories of feeling ignored or punished for advocating for their kids. No refund, no answers, just heartbreak for a young athlete who gave her all. Should parents fear speaking up? How can we make sure our local teams truly support kids and families? Let’s talk about what real accountability in youth sports should look like. #Relationships #Cartersville #YouthSports