Developing A Successful Cheerleading Program

by Headridge, Pam

• ISBN13: 9781585188994
• ISBN10: 1585188999
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-10-01
• Publisher: Coaches Choice

Summary

A comprehensive yet highly readable reference for rookie cheer squad coaches and seasoned veterans alike. Covers virtually every aspect of developing and running a successful cheerleading program, including: Planning the season, tryouts, teamwork and motivation, practice planning, skills and drills, stunting and safety, school spirit, game day considerations, competition, season- ending responsibilities, and off-season training. Also includes chapters on fundraising and working with parents. Contains dozens of straightforward checklists, charts, and photographs to make using the information and implementing the ideas easy-no matter what level of experience the coach is. Pam Headrige has been honored as National Cheerleading Coach of the Year. Nancy Garr is secretary of the Washington State Cheer Coaches Association.

Author Biography

Pam Headridge is the head cheerleading coach at Oak Harbor High School in Oak Harbor, Washington Nancy Garr is the cheer coach at Ferndale High School in Ferndale, Washington. She is secretary of the Washington State Cheer Coaches Association and also serves as Region One Representative

Table of Contents

Dedication	3	(1)
Acknowledgments	4	(2)
Foreword	6	(1)
Preface	7	(2)
Pre-season Checklist	9	(14)
Planning the Season	23	(8)
Working with Parents	31	(4)
Tryouts	35	(10)
Teamwork and Motivation	45	(6)
Planning a Practice	51	(8)
Skills and Drills	59	(10)
Stunting and Safety	69	(18)
School Spirit	87	(9)
Game Day Considerations	96	(10)
Competition	106	(7)
Season-Ending Responsibilities	113	(4)
Off-season Training	117	(3)
Fundraising	120	(4)
About the Authors	124