AES Cougar Cheerleading

Cheerleading 101: Coaching

Coaching     Exercises     Skills and Drills     Stunting     Tumbling

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.


Safety Coaching Resources

Cheerleading Safety in 2007
Cheerleading Safety Organization
Coaching safety certification
National Cheer Safety Parent Guide
Is cheerleading as safe as other sports?
A second article on the subject
Youth Sports Safety Statistics
Thoughts on cheering safety equipment
Building a safe cheering program
AACCA safety rules
NFHS spirit rules
NFHS safety rules and coach education FAQ
USASF rules

Sample practice plan
How to Coach Cheerleading
American Assoc. of Cheer Coaches and Admins
NYSCA Cheer Coach Training Online Training Corner
New Coach's Survival Guide
Varsity's Coach's Corner
Ms. Pineapple's coaching resources
About.com's Coaching tips
Cheerleading Coaches Corner
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