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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?. Define success cont…. 23 sec
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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?
Define success cont…. • 23 sec • http://www.cleanvideosearch.com/media/action/yt/watch?videoId=u4ZoJKF_VuA&name=TEDxPugetSound+-+Simon+Sinek+-+9%2F17%2F09&uploadUsername=tedxtalks&hitCount=529375 • 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 other • Receptive to constructive criticism • Members are protective of other team members • Members display a strong sense of pride in the team • They are respectful towards each other and the team leaders.
III. Game Suspension IV. Away Games V. Grades VI. Disciplinary Action
VII. Embarrassing • behavior • Alcohol & • Drug use • 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