One of my readers recently asked me if I knew of any training programs for newly minted cheerleading coaches.  I confessed I did not although I told her I am working on a program for coaches that will certify them as mental game coaches. 

Do any of you know of any training programs for new cheer coaches?  If you do, please let me know and I will write about it here. 

There are some books and websites that provide excellent information and education and although these are not only for new coaches, they will be helpful to anyone who is new to cheer coaching. (more…)

A few days ago I had the pleasure of interviewing Pam Headridge, cheer coach extraordinaire.  I met Pam at Cheer Ltd’s CheerCon last month and she graciously agreed to talk with me as part of the research I’m doing for my book.  Pam is famous in the cheerleading world for good reason – she not only has many years experience but she also has written 2 books (101 School Spirit Ideas and Developing a Successful Cheerleading  Program) and produced 9 training DVDs!  As if that’s not enough, Pam is President of the Washington State Cheerleading Coaches Association and teaches and consults nationwide.  (Now you know why I wanted to interview her!)

In our discussion, Pam told me about a website she created which is loaded with valuable tips, insights, articles, and reference.  It’s way too good to keep it to myself so I thought I would tell everyone about it!  I encourage you to go to http://www.oakharborcheer.com Oak Harbor Cheer.  Be prepared to stay a while; there’s a wealth of information for you!