If you need some fun ideas to help motivate your team - you are in the right place. Below, we have listed some ideas you can do with your team.
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1. Pick Captains for the day: Even though you have team captains, choose another Captain for the day / week / game. This way everyone gets an opportunity to be in the leadership role. 2. Give Compliments and Positive Phrases: This is probably the most influential motivator and can mean the most to your cheerleaders. Try to use these as much as possible; you can just tell her or write them in a note. Here are some examples: · You did a great job today! · Your smile was awesome! · You are a valuable member of our team! · Your dance looks great! · Thank you for all of your hard work! 3. Give a Spirit Thought: Make your team “Spirit Thoughts” and pass them out regularly. For example, make notes on your computer like the following and make several copies. When ever you see someone doing a great job, make them a note and put it in a place for them to find later like their locker, cheer bag. Etc.
4. Hand out Awards: Make awards for your team including:
· Super Stunter
· Magnificent Motions
· Super Spirit
· Awesome Leadership
· Terrific Teammate
5. Pass out Cheerleader Coupons: Make coupons to pass out when your cheerleaders accomplish a task. Here are some examples:
· Free Pass: Skip exercises at practice.
· Jump Coupon: Make another cheerleader do 3 jumps in a row.
· Skip Practice: Skip 1 practice.
6. Acknowledge them on your team Blog or Cheer County Page: Write a short sentence about them or even post a picture of them.
7. Give them a shout out on your Twitter page: When doing public compliments, you might want to use only first names to keep the privacy of your teammates.
8. Thank You cards: Give your cheerleaders thank you cards for completing a new stunt, routine, or project.
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