3 Ways to Start your Season out Right

Can you believe it’s August? I mean seriously. Where did the summer go?   Now we’re here and it’s time to prepare for a new season to kick off and a new school year to boot.  

Here are three things I love to do to get myself (and my team) ready to go.

Organize and send calendars and schedules

You’ve made the plans. You know when the games are. You’ve got practices down to a “T.”   Now it’s time to bring everyone into the loop. So gather all that info and put it out

in whatever way you prefer -- email, Facebook group, or some other mass communication. Parents and cheerleaders need to be aware. And this will save you some heartache down the line.  

Plan team-building activities

Your team bonding may have been on point in the spring, but they’re gonna be out of their groove when they come back to you soon.   I love to kickstart the season with a kickoff party with some activities, but if you don’t have time to plan a party, I would at the very least plan some team-building activities into the first few practices to get the friend train back on the tracks.  

Go back to basics

Your team might be outta shape for real and their muscle memory can be a little slow. So going back to basics is always a great idea for the first week or more.   Take time to condition like crazy to rebuild their muscles. Focus on progression stunts to make sure there aren’t any technique mistakes or stunt group changes that need to be made. And do basic jumps and motions and establish regular stretching routines and such to get them back in the groove.   Fall is the time to cement your team’s dynamics and skills. Focusing on these things can set you up for success the rest of the year.

Back to School Cheer Coach Challenge

Do you want even more tips and details about how to be ready for the school year?  Join the Back to School Cheer Coach Challenge here: https://www.cheercoachacademy.com/back-to-school-cheer-coaches-challenge