Synopses & Reviews
Cheerleading is a mix of dedication, strength, and talent. It's art and sport wrapped into one, and any courtside or competitive performance is a result of practice, creativity, camaraderie, and more practice—plus a lot of fun! Commit yourself to taking your cheer ambitions to the next level, and you'll uncover how rewarding this high-intensity activity can be.
The Ultimate Guide to Cheerleading has everything you need to be a successful participant in cheerleading, be it as a team member or coach. Written for both novices and those experienced in the cheering game, inside is all the essential information you need for fun and success, including:
• Step-by-step photos of game cheering, jumps, stunting, pyramids and more
• Specific activities to prepare for tryouts and improve skills throughout the season
• Routine choreography and other creative ideas
• Important coaching guidelines and safety information
• Tips on how to start a cheerleading program from scratch
• And much, much more!
Synopsis
Inside is the guide every cheerleader needs to take his or her skills beyond the basic level and onto the stage of the best. Perfect for both coaches and squad members from junior high to college level, this is a comprehensive development guide for skill-appropriate and safe instruction on all aspects of cheerleading, including:
- Creating a successful cheerleading team and program
- Cheer basics, motions, and developing dynamic cheers and chants
- Game cheering and spectacular (and safe) jumps and stunts
- Writing routines and winning competitions
- And much more!
With black-and-white photography that breaks down the elements of successful cheering, the solid and much needed information in this book will be welcomed by cheer coaches and athletes alike.
Synopsis
Includes bibliographical references (p. 267-273) and index.
About the Author
LESLIE WILSON is a cheerleading instructor and has coached cheerleading, choreographed routines, and developed cheerleading programs for teams all across North America and Europe. She also has a strong background in dance, gymnastics, martial arts, and fitness. Ms. Wilson lives in Burlington, Ontario.