Linda Rae Chappell ; [foreword by Lawrence "Herkie" Herkimer]
ix, 203 pages :
illustrations ;
28 cm
Includes bibliographical references (page 193) and index
Ch. 1. Developing a Philosophy -- Ch. 2. Communicating Your Approach -- Ch. 3. Motivating Cheerleaders -- Ch. 4. Building a Cheerleading Program -- Ch. 5. Planning for the Season -- Ch. 6. Preparing for Practices -- Ch. 7. Basics for Individuals -- Ch. 8. Safety and Stunts -- Ch. 9. Cheering at Athletic Events -- Ch. 10. Building School Spirit -- Ch. 11. Cheerleading Camps and Competitions -- Ch. 12. Evaluating Cheerleaders' Performance -- Ch. 13. Evaluating Your Program -- Appendix A. Writing Your Cheerleading Constitution -- Appendix B. Cheerleading Resources
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This definitive how-to book is sure to meet the needs of the growing number of cheer coaches, sponsors, and parents. Covering both support and competitive cheering, it explains cheer techniques and tactics, as well as how to plan and develop cheerleading programs. Through text and illustrations, you'll learn basic cheerleading skills - hand positions, arm and leg motions, and jumps; how to combine skills to develop the precision and timing required of a top squad; mounts and pyramids, from beginning to advanced; how to develop a coaching foundation and plans for the season; important safety guidelines from the National Federation of State High School Associations; and much, much more