Product Description

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.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #477427 in Books
• Published on: 2004-10
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 124 pages

About the Author
Pam Headrige is currently in her fourteenth year as the head cheerleading coach oat Oak Harbor High School in Oak Harbor, WA. She has been honored as National Cheerleading Coach of the Year, National Federation Interscholastic Spirit Association Section Eight Coach of the Year, and Washington State Cheerleading Coach of the Year. She writes articles for many national magazines, including The Coach and Sporting Kids. Pam I on the American Cheerleading Magazine Coaches Council and is often called upon for her expertise.

Nancy Garr is in her sixth year as a cheer coach of Ferndale High School in Ferndale, WA. She is secretary of the Washington State Cheer Coaches Association and also serves as Region One Representative. She is also a spirit rules clinician for the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association.

Customer Reviews

Excellent Resource
These authors covered every detail of starting a cheer program or improving an already successful cheer program. The forms they provided were an excellent resource. Thanks for taking the time to compile your experience in coaching cheerleading.

Straight to the Top
This book is a completely comprehensive look at coaching a cheersquad. It is not specific to the United States, so most of the suggestions, strategies and helpful hits can be used in countries outside of there (for me specifically Australia). Just starting a squad is must less daunting with the assistance of this text, as it clearly lays out an idiot-proof way to work through each step. Thanks heaps!!

Must have for any first time coach, or long time coach that needs improvement.
I am a first time coach, and this book has been a true gift for me! Every idea is wonderful and the printable forms have been so helpful. I wish I could say more, but I have 19 girls waiting for me to begin practice right now. A practice that will be organized, consistent and well worth their time thanks to Pam's book.

Sincerely,
A Cheerleading Coach from Washington State