1. Developing the “whole” cheerleader through effective coaching

2. Define success
“The greatest barrier to success is the fear of failure.” –Eriksson
Why are you a coach?
What do you do? And How do you do it?

3. Define success cont…. 23 sec
Have them set goals, determine what they want to achieve
Competition will probably be a portion of this but should not define it.

4. Show you care
They don’t care what you know, until they know you care!!!
Do your cheerleaders know what you believe and why you do what you do?
How do your daily actions demonstrate what you believe?

5. Academics SAT/ACT GPA Counseling Credits
Communication with other teachers

6. Fun, Structured, Organized & Flexible
Sleepover, team bowling, paint ball, laser tag
Scavenger hunt to learn information about campus
Swim party (Break at the lake)
Younger children camp (Raider Round-Up) Pictures in next presentation

7. Give them ownership
Responsibilities/ jobs (Sign holder, Line leader, Team Introductions, Stretching)

8. Discipline Fair, Firm and consistent.
Don’t worry about being their friend they have 2, 583 friends Facebook.
Have Seniors review the rules with the team.
Insist on good communication. Do not allow them to convey “feelings” through texting or .

9. Traditions Team Break Little Sally Walker, Peel the banana
Big Sister/Little Sister
Homecoming
Scoring
Candy Bags
Stretching

10. Life Skills
Be a positive coach. Your mind works in pictures… tell them what you WANT… insist that they say OK (or even better Yes ma’am).
Teach your TEAM members to use positive words about themselves and others. “I’m freaking out, and I’m such a spaz” are NOT positive.
ORGANIZATION
Calendar, hold accountable

11. Good job Call JUST to tell them that they did a good job.
Praise in public, correct in private

12. Characteristics of a strong team…
Members motivate each other
Receptive to constructive criticism
Members are protective of other team members
Members display a strong sense of pride in the team
They are respectful towards each other and the team leaders.

13. A p p l I c a t I o n

14. Rules I. Attendance II. Tardies

15. III. Game
Suspension
IV. Away Games
V. Grades
VI. Disciplinary
Action

16. VII. Embarrassing
behavior
Alcohol &
Drug use
Safety
X. Jewelry, Nails and Polish, Hair, Gum chewing and Cell Phones

17. XI. Uniforms
XII. Policy on
Joining Other Clubs

18. XIII. Transportation   
Section XIV. Fundraising
Section XV. Other

20. Demerits

21. Estimated Costs

22. Medical information

23. C a l e n d a r

24. Judges Sheet