Developing the “ whole ” cheerleader through effective coaching

Developing the “whole” cheerleader through effective coaching

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?

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• Have them set goals, determine what they want to achieve

• Competition will probably be a portion of this but should not define it.

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?

Academics

• SAT/ACT• GPA• Counseling• Credits• Communication with other teachers

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

Give them ownership• http://www.wingclips.com/movie-clips/ray/i-

need-help• Responsibilities/ jobs (Sign holder, Line leader,

Team Introductions, Stretching)

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 email.

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

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

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

Characteristics of a strong team…

Members motivate each otherReceptive to constructive criticismMembers are protective of other team

membersMembers display a strong sense of pride in

the teamThey are respectful towards each other and

the team leaders.

ApplIcatIon

Rules

I. AttendanceII. Tardies

III. Game Suspension

IV. Away Games

V. Grades

VI. Disciplinary Action

VII. Embarrassing behavior

VIII.Alcohol & Drug use

IX.Safety

X. Jewelry, Nails and Polish, Hair, Gum chewing and Cell Phones

XI. Uniforms

XII. Policy on Joining Other Clubs

XIII. Transportation  Section XIV. Fundraising Section XV. Other

Demerits

Estimated Costs

Medical information

Calendar

Judges Sheet