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Cheerleading 101: Coaching

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Whether you are working with a very small and young team or a very large group of adults, one thing remains the same: the coach sets the tone for the squad. The management techniques vary depending upon age level, but the team always looks to the coach for confident leadership.

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Safety Coaching Resources

In-depth look at sports safety stats. (Do not miss!)
Is cheerleading as safe as other sports?
A second article on the subject
Youth Sports Safety Statistics
Cheerleading injury rates being misreported
Thoughts on cheering safety equipment
Building a safe cheering program
The Reality of Cheerleading Safety
Cheerleading Safety in 2008
Nat'l Council for Spirit Safety & Education
Coaching safety certification
National Cheer Safety Parent Guide
AACCA safety rules
NFHS spirit rules
NFHS safety rules and coach education FAQ
USASF rules
USASF credentialing

Sample practice plan
Cheerleading terms glossary
American Assoc. of Cheer Coaches and Admins
NYSCA Cheer Coach Training Online Training Corner
Cheer Training Corner
New Coach's Survival Guide
Ms. Pineapple's coaching resources
About.com's Coaching tips
Cheerleading Coaches Corner
How to Coach Cheerleading
My Cheer Directory
Books and Magazines Message Boards

"Cheer Coach and Advisor Magazine"
"American Cheerleader"
"Inside Cheerleading"
"All-Star Cheerleading Magazine"
"Cheer Biz News"
"The All New Official Cheerleader's Handbook"
"The Ultimate Guide to Cheerleading"
"Coaching Cheerleading Successfully"
"Developing a Successful Cheerleading Program"
"Complete Cheerleading"

About.com's Cheerleading forum
Ms. Pineapple's Cheering Message board
Varsity's bulletin board
Cheerleading Cheers forum
Cheer XS (Pro X) board