- May 29, 2012
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I just finished my 2nd season coaching high school cheer and while I have introduced conditioning to these athletes, I still feel like there could be more or better exercises I could have them doing. I seen the other post on conditioning and was just wanting to get ideas of what exercises or drills you have your athletes do before a practice. Right now I am seeing little to no core muscles which is greatly affecting our stunting, tumbling, and jumps.
Secondly, I am looking for some drills or tips on how to tighten up their motions. I've explained it the best I can, demonstrated, but still they slide their motions. I've done motion drills, like simon says, but it's not a problem of placement but rather I don't think they get it. Granted, their previous coaches had no real experience with cheer and the squad was a complete joke when I took it over so there's been lots of improvement, but just not sure what else I can do to get them to understand.
I appreciate any and all help. I just want to get a good routine going as I am also going to be assistant coach for the junior high program which has been extinct for the last 3 years. I need to get these girls headed in the right direction so I'm not having to re-train them for high school. Figured it's no better time then with a fresh new squad that I'll have in April.
Thanks
Patty
Secondly, I am looking for some drills or tips on how to tighten up their motions. I've explained it the best I can, demonstrated, but still they slide their motions. I've done motion drills, like simon says, but it's not a problem of placement but rather I don't think they get it. Granted, their previous coaches had no real experience with cheer and the squad was a complete joke when I took it over so there's been lots of improvement, but just not sure what else I can do to get them to understand.
I appreciate any and all help. I just want to get a good routine going as I am also going to be assistant coach for the junior high program which has been extinct for the last 3 years. I need to get these girls headed in the right direction so I'm not having to re-train them for high school. Figured it's no better time then with a fresh new squad that I'll have in April.
Thanks
Patty