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New law - reporting conduct of your coaches House Bill 79 is now in effect. Three laws affect you and your Cheer Coaches. House Bill 210 - Effective 9/17/2010 Establishes nutritional standards .....requires daily physical activity for
public school students and makes other changes regarding physical education;
establishes the Healthy Choices for Healthy Children Council. The OACC have long promoted life long health and fitness, eating disorder awareness,conditioning, and endurance training programs. If you need resources in integrating any element in to your program, please call. |
Gym Design
Design Strategies, Financial Srategies, Building Layout, Safety Layouts, Technology and training, Gym layout. Design for Profitability, Design for Programs, Design for the Future. Innovative Gym Design |
Ethics and Character in Your Program
White House Issues Proclamation for National CHARACTER COUNTS! Week On October 16, President George W. Bush officially proclaimed October 19-25, 2008, as National CHARACTER COUNTS! Week. Ethics and Character must be an integral part of your program. Good kids brings good athletes. An athlete that understands his role and place will become a true leader. White House Proclamation Summit County, Ohio (NE) has been a leader in Character Education and has been noted staewide and nationally as a promoter and leader in building character in our young leaders. Contact the OACC Ethics Committee to get a solid program started in your area, your school or in your gym. Character and Integrity Contact the OACC ref: Character The Importance of Meeting Regularly with your Coaches How often do you meet with your staff? It is Essential for you to build and maintain a smooth running operation. You must hold regular meetings with your coaches in order to maintain cohesiveness, increase moral, brainstorm and improve the performance of your people and your organization and program. The busier your program, the more the staff meeting is needed, because there is less time to discuss important issues that come up during the day. It is equally important for smaller programs to devote this time, to organize and discuss ideas for building the program. Staff/Coaches Meetings |
NFHS Report 2/2009
According to the 2007-08 High School Athletics Participation Survey conducted by the NFHS, a total of 111,307 girls participated in competitive spirit in 4,510 high schools. Another 2,673 boys were involved in competitive spirit in 560 high schools. See Spirit Rule Changes to BEGIN 2009-2010 SEASON on the Coaches Page . |
50 Ways to Imrove Your School's Cheer Program
The Cheerleading Coach: If you’ve got a good one, do what ever it takes to keep that person. The Cheerleading Program: Insist that each spirit program have an approved handbook, similar to .... The Cheerleading Tryouts: Insist that tryout procedures are .... The Athletic Director’s Participation and Supervision: Make informal contact with the coach and individual participants .... |
Senate Bill 159, legislation tol create a Coach’s Conduct and Ethics Policy for Volunteer Coaches of Recreational Youth Athletics. At a time when youth sports are often in the media for negative, harmful behavior, a tool to further the message that youth sports are for the youth and not adults could not be timelier. Youth sports build a child’s confidence and self-esteem while teaching important values such as teamwork, discipline and good sportsmanship. Ask yourself, “What is your best youth sports memory, and what is the worst?” Which was easier to recall? Usually the worst is easiest to remember: the extra laps for loosing a game, the extra suicides for not trying hard enough, the coaches red faced and screaming, or the parent yelling and you wishing you could crawl into a hole. See the OACC Character and Ethics Page for more detail on information that should be included in your Code of Ethics and Exected Behavior of Coaches. |
Cheerleaders Mandated for Girls' HS Games
What do high school cheerleaders have in common with stadium lights, locker room amenities, and travel opportunities? They must be provided equally to boys' and girls' sports teams for a school to comply with Title IX, according to the Office for Civil Rights (OCR). Full Article Athletic Management.com |
Advanced mental training for the advanced athlete
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Program Review and Evaluation
Season-end assessment of the students’ experiences provide valuable data for program evaluation, revision, and implementation of new procedures. Institutional changes, such as increased collaboration and partnerships, policy reforms, new programming and organizational improvements. Plan to monitor and evaluate the cheer team’s success, both as the activities unfold and at the end of the program. Include a survey questionnaire to be completed with confidentiality. Evaluation is important. A peer evaluation process should be introduced to help develop evaluative abilities. |
Coaching Turnover
Coaching is important in developing and sustaining a quality cheer programs, and coach turnover is not well understood when cheerleading is one of the fastest growing youth sports in the world. In the past decade, the NCSSE reports that the national average coaching turnover was nearly 60%! Yes, Ohio was part of that statistic. Thanks to the work of the OACC, Ohio's 2006 - 2007 coaching turnover was dramatically reduced. Until now. The start of the 2008 fall season showed an onslaught of coaching turnover at the high school level, the collegiate level, the private all-star gyms and even the volunteer youth leagues. We address why some coaches maintain their involvement while others discontinue. Cheer Coach Turnover |
COLLEGIATE SPORTS Six New Year’s Resolutions for Administrators
COLLEGIATE SPORTS Six New Year’s Resolutions for Administrators Here are a half dozen New Year’s resolutions for college administrators, courtesy of Michael Cross, executive associate director of athletics at Princeton University: 1. Emphasize community service. Athletes, coaches, and administrators are natural leaders and have countless opportunities to make a difference. Make a commitment to service. 2. Stress academics. The pressure to win is intense, but a recent survey revealed that 73 percent of prospects say they never met a professor or visited a class during their official trip. Turn that around. 3. Widen your tent. Football and basketball may bring in the bucks, but hundreds of great stories and people exist beyond the bright lights of the revenue sports. Support them. 4. Boost department morale. For every star athlete or coach, countless support people go unnoticed – equipment staff, grounds crew, strength staff, ticket office, etc. Small things can go a long way in making everyone feel a part of the team. Show appreciation. 5. Think green. Shrink your media guide, produce smaller programs, recycle at your venues, and schedule more local teams to reduce your travel budget. Reduce your carbon footprint. 6. Spotlight sportsmanship. Urge your athletes, coaches, and fans to respect your guests, provide a positive game environment, and contribute to a more civil society. Change the tone. [ultimatesportsinsider.com, 12/28/08] |
(Student) Leadership Roles in Sport by NFHS
The Athletic Director's December Meeting had such an important topic to cover, that it took 2 sessions. Female Leadership in Sport. If you missed the NFHS AD Conference topic, please click the link to learn more. The word CheerLEADER is just that, a leadership role. The cheer side is that of a persona who can face adversity, work as a team, be supportive to the whole and complete their duties creatively. The cheerleaders are your student leaders and the best avenue of free marketing that any athletic organization could ask for. NFHS topic link |
Pro-Active versus Re-Active
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With Cheerleading being one of the fastest growing youth sports in the world, many Athletic Directors have found themselves behind the eight ball. The programs have been reactive to the growth, reactive to the issues and reactive to the concerns of the cheerleaders, the coaches, the parents and the community. Directors wear a lot of hats and to some degree, are victims of circumstance. Without change, a reactive program will send the leader scrambling to keep up with current trends and the needs of their athletes. It's time to update your program, become more strategic and pro-active. Your cheerleaders will demand it. Your Coaches need it. Your parents will support it.
Basket Tosses Limited to Soft Surfaces in High School Cheerleading
"The most visible change that will occur next year is that basket tosses no longer will be permitted on a basketball court,unless the stunt is done on an appropriate mat," said Susan Loomis, NFHS spirit rules liaison. "Basket tosses will still be permitted, but only on grass or soft surfaces. When basket tosses are not done properly and the person being tossed is not caught, serious injuries can occur. By eliminating the performing of these stunts on hardwood floors, the risk of injury is reduced tremendously. |
In an effort to minimize risk of injury to high school cheerleaders, the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) has stated that basket tosses and other similar multi-base tosses may only be performed on appropriate mats, grass, rubberized and soft-yielding surfaces, effective with the 2006-07 season.
Youth Directors Conference
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Program Management for School Administrators and Coaches
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Interns Available
Internships are now available! NCYS has added an exciting new service to its list of member benefits. Are you a nonprofit organization who could use some extra hands to ease the crazy busy work load? Are you an undergraduate or graduate student with a sports management background (emphasis on business) looking to hone your skills in a real world setting providing nonprofit organizations with programmatic support? NCYS has entered into a relationship with the University of New Haven (UNH) to provide student interns to help any of our members with any personnel needs they might have. Whether for individual projects or to work an entire summer or semester, UNH has over 100 undergraduate and 40 graduate students interested in helping non-profit sport organizations. UNH has a well regarded sport management program housed in their College of Business. Students are well trained in finance, accounting, marketing, risk management, and event management. All students are required to participate in at least one 200 hour internship, which can be undertaken anywhere in the world. Internships could be paid or unpaid, but if you need a student to move or to hire the most experienced student they often are looking for a paid internship. If you have any projects that might need the assistance of a willing intern, contact UNH Professor Gil Fried for additional assistance. His contact information is (203) 932-7081 and gfried@newhaven.edu. For additional information you may also contact National Council of Youth Sports at 772-781-1452 or youthsports@ncys.org. |
Slander & Libel
Civil lawsuits against your organization are becoming increasingly more common. Cheerleaders who didn't make a team, a pay to participate conflict and slander/libel. Know what your coaches are saying and writing, even in emails and social networking websites (facebook, my space,etc). Impliment a policy in your Coach's Handbook. See more detail on slander and libel on the all star page |
Spotter Training Recommended
The Ohio Association of Cheerleading Coaches strongly suggests ALL teams who have an intention to tumble, mount, build pyramids or stunt to receive Spotter Training during their pre-season practice. Proper spotting techniques are the first step in injury prevention. Contact the OACC for training in your district. |
HIRING NEW STAFF
Warren Buffet - "In looking for people to hire, look for three qualities: integrity, intelligence and energy. But if they don't have the first, the other two will kill you." Since it's easier to train a person of good character to do a job well than it is to develop character in a skilled but unprincipled employee, if you have to choose, hire for character and train for skills. |
Coaches Education & Certification
All eight Ohio Districts will be hosting Clinics and Workshops for Coaches Education, Safety Certification and Skill Building Programs. Courses from Beginner to Intermediate to Advanced. Self Improvement and Certifications. Our programs are operated in conjunction with our affiliates. AACCA Training |
Coaching Tip: Youth Sports & Self-Control
You've probably seen the video of a youth football assistant coach leveling a 13-year-old player in a game over Labor Day weekend.
"That could never happen to me." But emotion can get the better of anyone.
What the coach could have done, should have done and most likely would have done if he were a PCA-trained and certified Double-Goal Coach, is exercise a "Self-Control Routine" as we teach in our workshop, "Double-Goal Coach: Winning and Life Lessons."
A Self-Control Routine ensures you do not dishonor the game in the heat of competition. You might:
The key is to develop your own Self-Control Routine ahead of time, so when you are tested (with a bad official's call, an opposing coach or player misbehaving, etc.), you can use it to remain calm and Honor the Game.
Then, you can use it as a teachable moment with your athletes
NASC Natl Assn Sports Commissions
The NASC hosts three educational opportunities per year to provide educational and networking opportunities for both NASC members and non-members. National Association of Sports Commissions The National Association of Sports Commissions (NASC) is the sports event industry's leading networking organization. Founded in 1992, the NASC represents over 400 organizations within the sports event travel industry. |
Setting behavior standards
The school Code of Ethics, The Athletic Department Code of Ethics and the Cheer program Code of Ethics. it is proper and prudent to clarify existing laws and then establish standards of conduct in areas not governed by them. Ethics codes transform moral obligations into binding rules. See full paragraph Commentary By Dan Nied, Editor in Chief 210 west When I was in college, I didn’t get special treatment. That was reserved for, you know, the athletes. Apparently that wasn’t enough help for Ohio state running back Maurice Clarett. Clarett walked out in the middle of a midterm after not knowing a thing, according to African-American and African studies professor Paulette Pierce. So Pierce decided to give Clarett an oral exam for the midterm and the final, which he apparently passed, clearing the young scholar athlete’s way into the national championship game. I have a problem with his. Everyone should. When college athletes, who already have all of the above advantages over other students, start passing classes on the strength of two oral exams, things aren’t right. When a football game overshadows knowledge, things aren’t right. What happened to accountability? Pierce said that it was her job to make sure Clarett knew the material. But that isn’t true. Her job is to teach the material. It was Clarett’s job to know it. If he doesn’t hold up his end of the bargain, if he can’t make it through a midterm, then let him go. If, with the help of study table and tutors, Clarett can’t grasp the concepts of a 100-level class, maybe he isn’t cut out for college. Maybe OSU and the NCAA should have shuffled him through to the NFL right out of Harding High School. Oh yeah, he can run with a football. But if that is the case, then what is the meaning of “student-athlete”? Clarett’s major is football. His midterm is spring practice, his internship is the NFL scouting combine and his first job will be carrying that ball. So god forbid he should have to go to classes that aren’t practice. Is Ohio State offering him an education? Sure. Is Clarett accepting it? Hardly. But what does OSU do when other students don’t learn? I would assume that, like every other university, they let that student sink to the bottom until he is no longer welcome at the school. But those students don’t win national championships. They aren’t going to the NFL. No, those students are just going back to Bucyrus, Lorain, Pemberville or any other Ohio town to be anybody but Maurice Clarett. But Clarett had a study table, a tutor, a coach checking in and an oral exam. And he’s going on to big things. Just don’t expect him to finish that midterm. |
Evaluation
Your evaluation plan should clearly distinguish between program output vs. outcome. Outputs are the services delivered, often stated as an amount. This information is important to show the scope or size of activities, but it cannot substitute for information about progress towards outcomes or the results achieved. Examples of outputs include the number of people trained or the number of games attended or number of competitions attended. Outcomes, in contrast, represent specific results a project is intended to achieve and is usually measured as an extent of change. Outputs and outcomes should both be reported, but the focus should be on outcomes. We encourage you to assess the following for outcomes: 1) Program Goals met. 2) Participant satisfaction with the program and team experience. 3) Participant learning, aptitude, skills, and changed understanding and attitude. 4) Participant behavior, concrete actions, applying knowledge in skills and in community endeavors. * Leadership * Student Development * Program Planning * Oral/Written Communication Improvements * Knowledge of sport * Professional Development |
Bad Coaches
The OACC is a great resource for dealing with bad coaches. All communication is held strictly confidential. The evaluations from your cheerleaders and/or their parents and fellow coaches should be your first clue in detecting a bad coach. As you oversee the daily practices, games, competitions and even try-outs look for: More information on bad coaches can be found on the OACC Parent's Page . |
Coming soon
The New York Times reports that cheerleading IS the fastest growing youth sport. With a coaching turnover of nearly 60% per year, the need for student education and leadership is here. The sport is student driven and they are passionate. The OACC is currently developing and collaborating on a student leadership program and curriculum. Watch for the OACC Student Certification. |
Pull Them Together
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Cerified Sports Administrator
NCYS Certified Sports Administrator Program Developed and Delivered by: Course #1: Risk Management for Sports Administrators Course #3: Funding Sports Organizations Course #4: Marketing Sports Organizations Course #5: Sponsorship & Negotiations Course #6: Event Management |
Background Screening Services
Effective solutions to some of the most complicated issues facing youth serving organizations today... how to better protect our youth while navigating through an increasingly complex maze of ethical, legal and financial challenges. |
Collectively, schools and youth leagues control 30 million children a year who participate in orgranized sport. What power there is in that number! It is the power to shape our country, if we would only make what we teach in sports a national priority. There are only 52 million children in America betweeen the ages of 5 - 17 (2002 U.S.Census), so the majority of children are under our care. If you want to have a more positive school climate, have people practice being positive. This is not wishful thinking. This is a planned program to make sure that all negative thoughts, feelings and behaviors are corrected when detected and that there be consequences to all actions. -Make the right choice in your school by teaching educationally - have a written curriculum. What you are accomplishing with a written curriculum:
A written curriculum will add meaning to your athletic program, we ask that you take the time to contact GetPsychedSports.org or oacc@Ohiooacc.com
-Make the right choice in your school by teaching scientifically - teach the science of applied sport psychology
-Embrace the idea of being the captain of your team of coaches - give them a game plan you want them to follow!
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Offerings from the NFHS Spirit Coaches Education program: And More... Become a well trained professional, capable of overseeing a safe, successful cheer program. Most courses are approximately $40 Order a Spirit Safety Rule Book $6.95 Be proactive - Be the AD in your area to host a conference for your collegues. Contact oacc@ohiooacc.com or NFHS Home for info. |
Risk Management
This process describes the steps taken to mitigate risk, helping you meet your Athletic Department Objectives. |
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Homecoming
Decades ago, Homecoming activities were started as fundrasiers for schools. Homecoming week activities is the most good, free publicity you'll get. Include your alumni, include your youth groups and include your community businesses and organizations. Your cheerleaders are your best promotions people - use them to help build your school program. Homecoming Ideas from the OACC |
Contact: For Immediate Release: NATIONAL ATHLETIC TRAINERS’ ASSOCIATION (NATA) OFFERS TIPS TO IMPROVE CHEERLEADING SAFETY & REDUCE INJURIES DALLAS, March 28 – It’s not an Olympic sport yet. However, with its tumbling, flips and other high-flying stunts, cheerleading has evolved into a highly athletic, organized and competitive activity for participants of both sexes, ages five and above. |
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Advice for Gym Owners - Old and New
Advice For Gym Owners, Both New and Old By Chris Crinle The challenges facing a new gym owner are many and unique. There are few, if any, similar industries that you can lean on for advice on floor space, subscriptions or commercial fitness equipment and the bitter truth is any gym owners in the local area are directly in competition with you and are unlikely to offer a lending hand or advice. They want your customers, not your success. Commercial Gym Equipment Possibly the most important challenge facing a new gym owner is that of commercial gym equipment. How do you select the right supplier? Or more importantly how do you select the right equipment? Equipment is likely to be the highest capital investment that a gym is ever going to have to make, so it it is vital to the success of the business to get it right. Floor Space is Money With every gym floor space is money. The amount of floor space you have will directly impact the amount of gym equipment that you are able to bring in, which will directly impact how many members you are able to have paying subscriptions and using your fitness machines and free weight areas. So for your gym to succeed you need to make sure that you are making the most of your space to make it both attractive and fitting the most commercial fitness equipment in that you can. But how do you do that? Have a Vision For Your Gym It is vital that you have a vision for your gym in mind. Did you have a vision of what you are trying to do with your gym when you came up with a business plan? When working out what gym equipment you need to buy for your gym you should keep this vision in mind. Did you have a lot of free weights in mind? Or lots of cardio equipment like treadmills, rowing machines and elliptical cross-trainers? Whatever the vision is, you have to make sure you are following it to keep your gym focused and on plan, rather than just a collection of free weights, random equipment and no real theme. Have a Budget For Your Equipment No doubt when coming up with a business plan for a brand new gym you had to sit down and think about your potential budget, what you could afford to be spending on commercial gym equipment. Make supplier you are using is aware of this budget and that you stick to it. With the economy as it is at the moment making sure that everything goes to plan and budget is vital. But if advice, as we mentioned, is so hard to come by how can you be confident that your plan and budget are suitable? By making sure you are using an experienced and comprehensive commercial gym equipment supply company. These companies have consultants who are expert at making sure you get just the right equipment for your needs, business plan, budget and vision. The trick is to make sure that you are using a supplier who have a good reputation, experience, and knowledge. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Chris_Cringle |
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Marketing Your Team
Marketing -- advertising and promoting your service. Do you need more members, more alumni/community revenue, more teams? Marketing is what
lets potential customers know what you have available, what you do and who you are. Sales,
advertising, and public relations are each essential components of marketing. While you may feel you are only one person performing all these functions under one umbrella,
knowledge of each area is important to develop a focused effort. Use your parents, cheerleaders and alumni. A focus on what the customer wants and needs is essential to successful
marketing efforts. This customer-orientation should go hand-in-hand with your objectives. Marketing is a
creative process combining all of the activities needed to accomplish both of
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