Coaching Cheerleading Successfully (book)
The first complete guide to building a quality program DESCRIPTION This is the definitive how-to book on coaching cheerleaders, sure to meet the needs of the growing number of coaches, sponsors, and parents. Covering both support and competitive cheering, Coaching Cheerleading Successfully explains cheer techniques and tactics, as well as how to plan and develop cheerleading programs. And all its suggestions for skills and stunts follow the National Federation of State High School Association's safety guidelines. Parts I and II discuss how to develop a coaching foundation and plans for the season. You'll learn the following: * How to establish squad, personal, and professional objectives * How to determine competitive and support cheering priorities * Tips for communicating with sport team coaches, parents, students, and the community * Sources for intersquad motivation and spirit * How to select and manage the squad * Tips for preparing effective and fun practices Part III illustrates basic cheerleading skills--hand positions, arm and leg motions, and jumps--explaining how to combine them and develop the precision and timing required of a top squad. You'll also find tips on proper voice inflection, volume, pitch, and expression. Part III also presents 62 illustrations of mounts and pyramids that range from beginning to advanced. Plus, you'll find safety guidelines, including tips for spotters. Parts IV and V discuss how to coach various cheerleading events and how to evaluate your cheerleaders, your program, and yourself throughout the season. Written by Linda Rae Chappell, whose work with amateur and professional cheerleaders has spanned more than 25 years, Coaching Cheerleading Successfully is a how-to reference that no coach or parent should be without. CONTENTS Part I: Coaching Foundation Chapter 1. Developing a Philosophy Chapter 2. Communicating Your Approach Chapter 3. Motivating Cheerleaders Chapter 4. Building a Cheerleading Program Part II: Coaching Plans Chapter 5. Planning for the Season Chapter 6. Preparing for Practices Part III: Coaching Cheerleading Skills Chapter 7. Basics for Individuals Chapter 8. Safety and Stunts Part IV: Coaching Cheerleading Events Chapter 9. Athletic Events Chapter 10. Building School Spirit Chapter 11. Cheerleading Camps and Competitions Part V: Coaching Evaluation Chapter 12. Evaluating Cheerleaders Chapter 13. Evaluating Your Program