Cheer Coach

Cheerleaders have a lot of spirit for their school and their coaches should have the same spirit plus more. A coach of any kind for the matter has to work very hard to get into their position. Read on to learn how to become a cheerleading coach. more »

These days, cheerleading is a serious athletic endeavor. Cheerleading has evolved from a team of enthusiastic students who promoted school spirit to a dancing, tumbling troupe of athletes. On top of that, cheerleaders are also judged on their attitude, facial expressions, leadership abilities and teamwork skills. Making the squad in... more »

Cheerleaders are a traditional part of athletic events such as football and basketball at the high school, college and professional levels. Cheerleaders typically perform a cheer routine between plays or at regular scheduled intervals. During longer breaks, such as half-time, cheer squads may perform a dance routine to prerecorded... more »

Cheerleaders need funds, too! As part of a cheerleading squad, you may be required to help with fund-raisers to earn money to purchase uniforms, pom-poms, shoes and other cheerleading gear. Even if you aren't a good salesperson, fund-raising events can be fun and easy, especially when it's for a good cause. The squad's sponsor or... more »

While enthusiasm and cheering can be inspiring, and it is natural to get caught up in the emotion of the game, soccer parents should take care to follow proper sideline etiquette. more »