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WIAA Coaches School 2011
Cheerleading Fundamentals Presented by:
Stephania Lemeshko, WSCCA PresidentKim Westerberg, WSCCA Vice President
Kate Grieve, WSCJA President
You are the coach. Now what?
Get Stunt Certified • www.wscca.com/CheerConferences.html• Required by ALL coaches who want to stunt at any time• Focuses on stunting fundamentals, technique, timing,
drills, perfection before progression Fulfill Other District Requirements
• CPR/First Aid• ACCAA if applicable
Meet with Former Coach or Other District Admin• Program History• Expectations of the Coach • Limitations if any
Before the Season Starts Put together a Program Guide and/or
a Tryout Packet• Outline the following
Grade Requirements Time Commitments Financial Commitments Behavior Expectations Have clear, well defined policies in place before
tryouts
Tryouts Setting Up Tryouts
• Initial Tryout Meeting for Parents and Students
• Paperwork Needed • Number of Clinic Days
What material will be taught • Final Judging
Using a panel vs. coach pick • Announcing Results
Deciding number of teams Varsity, JV, C vs. Colors
Picking Student Leadership Captains, Co-Captains, Squad
Leaders• How do you want to set up your leadership
staff?• How will you select captains? Squad Vote,
Your Choice, Combination. • Consider the following:
Peer Respect Coach Respect Academic Performance Discipline Record Reliability
Beginning of the Season Team Activities
• Set Goals • Bonding Activities • Start Teaching Sideline Material, Camp Material,
Basic Stunting Coach Activities
• Fill out all District Paperwork – PO’s, Fundraising Forms, Field Trip Forms (camp)
• Order Uniforms • Sign Up for Camp • Create a Daily Practice Plan
Game Time Cheering for Football, Basketball, Wrestling
• Getting the crowd involved Supporting Other Sports
• Cross Country, Soccer, Swimming, Gymnastics, Track, Baseball, Softball
Half Time and Assembly Performances Creating School Spirit
• Weekly Themes• Game Night Themes• Posters, Spirit Item Give Away
Working with the Community • Crowd Involvement • Planning Homecoming • Spreading the Spirit
To Compete or Not to Compete Establish Your Team Goals Select a Division
• Tumbling vs. Non-Tumbling Choreography and Music Select WIAA State Approved Qualifiers
• List will be available beginning of August on www.wsssa.com/competition.html
Evaluate Score Sheets each Week WSCJA judges available to evaluate
your routine
End of the Year Banquet or Celebration Night
• Variety of forms from formal to fun • Senior Send Off
Evaluation • From the Cheerleaders Viewpoint and Yours• What worked? What didn’t?
Planning for Next Year
Other Topics Fundraising Community Service Working with Administrators Specific Stunt Questions Any other Questions
Contact Us Stephania Lemeshko, WSCCA
President• [email protected]• 425.478.5938 Cell
Kim Westerberg, WSCCA Vice President• [email protected]• 253.228.9499
Kate Grieve, WSCJA President • [email protected]• 360.286.8925
