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WIAA Coaches School 2011

WIAA Coaches School 2011. Cheerleading Fundamentals Presented by: Stephania Lemeshko, WSCCA President Kim Westerberg, WSCCA Vice President Kate Grieve, WSCJA President. You are the coach. Now what?. Get Stunt Certified www.wscca.com/CheerConferences.html

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WIAA Coaches School 2011

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  1. WIAA Coaches School 2011 Cheerleading Fundamentals Presented by: Stephania Lemeshko, WSCCA President Kim Westerberg, WSCCA Vice President Kate Grieve, WSCJA President

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. Other Topics Fundraising Community Service Working with Administrators Specific Stunt Questions Any other Questions

  11. Contact Us • Stephania Lemeshko, WSCCA President • LemeshkoS@issaquah.wednet.edu • 425.478.5938 Cell • Kim Westerberg, WSCCA Vice President • cheercoachkw@gmail.com • 253.228.9499 • Kate Grieve, WSCJA President • ekgrieve@earthlink.net • 360.286.8925

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