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Top Tips to Improve Your Cheerleading Practice from the Cheerleading Coaching Center

Everybody knows that PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT!  Well here are some tips for you to think about while you practice.

1.  The way you practice is the way you will perform it:    Many people think that they will just "walk" through their practice all of the time.  However, if you do not practice "full out"  most of the time your performance will suffer!

2.  Set a practice schedule for yourself.  Also, it is great to practice with a friend;  this way you will be more likely to keep your appointment with yourself!

3.  Practice in front of a mirror.  This way you can see what changes or improvements you should make.

4.  Set a goal for your practice.  For example, a good goal would be to clean the first 3 - 8 counts of your performance routine.  Or to perform 2 toe touch jumps in a row at your best.

Remember, your goal should be to improve what YOUR BEST is.  Try not to compete with someone else, just FOCUS on your skills and you will be surprised at what you can achieve! 

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1.  The way you practice is the way you will perform it:    Many people think that they will just "walk" through their practice all of the time.  However, if you do not practice "full out"  most of the time your performance will suffer!

2.  Set a practice schedule for yourself.  Also, it is great to practice with a friend;  this way you will be more likely to keep your appointment with yourself!

3.  Practice in front of a mirror.  This way you can see what changes or improvements you should make.

4.  Set a goal for your practice.  For example, a good goal would be to clean the first 3 - 8 counts of your performance routine.  Or to perform 2 toe touch jumps in a row at your best.

Remember, your goal should be to improve what YOUR BEST is.  Try not to compete with someone else, just FOCUS on your skills and you will be surprised at what you can achieve! 

Cheerleading Coaching Tip: How to Motivate Your Cheerleading Team

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Are your looking for some great tips to motivate your team?  Here are some tips to try:

1. Set your goals together as a team! At your first team meeting, have everyone give their ideas on what you would like to accomplish as a team.  Once you have a list, have the team vote on them then pick your top 3 to 5 for the season.  Goals can include:

• Stunt Goals
• Attending a Competition
• Community Service Goals
• School Spirit / Involvement Goals
• Pep Rally Attendance
• Fundraising Goals

2. Once you have your top goals for the season, discuss as a team, what the PLAN is and the steps you are going to take to achieve that goal.
3. Make a Goals Chart or Vision Board so the girls can visually see what they have set and the progress they have made.
4. At the beginning of every practice, remind your team of the goals THEY have set for themselves and talk about progress.
5. REWARD the team for their progress.
6. Give encouragement! Everyone loves recognition for their hard work :-)
   
7. Do Team Building Activities to strengthen relationships on the team.
8. Make sure practice is FUN! This can include theme practices and games.
9. Set up Cheer Pals within the team or Big Sister and Little Sister pairs.

Have Fun!

 

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How to Coach Cheerleading: How to Get Your Team to Take Practice Seriously and Make your Cheerleading Practice More Productive

Here is a question that we receive A LOT from cheerleading coaches: 

Q:  Help!  I am a new coach and I need some help in motivating my cheerleaders during practice and to get them to take it seriously. 

A:  This is a concern for EVERY Coach as you are not alone if you find yourself looking at your team half way through practice and asking them to pay attention, stop talking or to get back in formation – lol!  Here are some ideas to help get your girls motivated and interested in your practice:

1. Set Season and Daily Goals for your season and have your team set them with you. At the beginning of practice, remind your team of the season goals that THEY set and then set goals for that practice to help them stay focused on your outcome.  Athletes generally perform better if they know what they are working toward.
2. Give REWARDS!!!! At the beginning of practice, give your team a reward if they accomplish __________________ during your practice.  Here are reward examples:

• Everyone will receive a piece of candy if you get through your new chant with stunts.
• Your next practice will have a fun theme.
• Play a game or do a fun team building activity.
• Give out a “Spirit Stick” or team Mascot Stuffed Animal to take home to the most outstanding cheerleader that day.

For more tips, check out the rest of this article on CheerleadingCoachingCenter.com

Top Tips to Make Your Team Better TODAY

By now, I am sure you have heard of the docuseries CHEER on Netflix.  It not only is entertaining but a wonderful look into what cheerleading is all about.  There are so many lessons that can be learned to improve your team that you can implement TODAY!  Take a look at our list on CheerAndDanceOnDemand.com  and try a few of the tips with your team and watch your athletes grow individually as well as a team!  I promise, you will LOVE the list! :-)

Top Must Know Lessons from Cheer on Netflix

Continuing our Top Lessons from Netflix's Cheer, check out our Must Know Top 6 Lessons that all cheerleaders and coaches should incorporate into their cheer journey today! 

Top 12 Lessons from Netflix's Cheer - Part 1

Watching the docuseries CHEER on Netflix is not only entertaining but a wonderful look into what cheerleading is all about.  Check out part 1 of our top 12 lessons to be learned from CHEER on the Cheerleading Coaching Center HERE:

How to Be a Great Leader

If you are a Cheerleading Coach or Captain, check out these Top Leadership Tips on the Cheerleading Coaching Center to help lead your team to success. 

How to Coach Cheerleading - How to Teach Cheerleading

Would you like some great tips on how to teach cheerleading where your team will have fun and learn faster?  Check out the video below and the full article on CheerleadingCoachingCenter.com.  And, JOIN our cheerleading coaching community TODAY so you can have the best season yet! :-)

 

Tips for Cheerleading Coaches

Would you love to some tips on how to Coach Cheerleading?  Check out these tips for new coaches and be sure to join CheerleadingCoachingCenter.com for everything you need for an AMAZING and EASY season! :-)

How to Coach Cheerleading!

Are you looking for TONS of tips, tools, advice and choreographed cheers, chants and dances to make your season EASY and FUN?  You MUST check out the Cheerleading Coaching Center TODAY and let us help you have your BEST season yet!!  Check it out: Cheerleading Coaching Center.com

Cheerleading Leadership Tips for Captains and Coaches - How to Gain Your Team's Respect

One easy way to help gain your team's respect is to have Confidence in yourself!  One way to show that is to speak clearly and confidently!  If you waiver or are unsure of yourself, your teammates will doubt your ability to lead.

Another easy way to gain your team's respect is to be Prepared!  Make sure you know what you are going to work on for your practice and have your team goals clearly set for everyone to see.

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