Starting S5 Program

[Blake Mattan]

Does anyone from a 'successful' senior 5 program have any advice for my gym that is starting a senior 5 program. Right now we have about 15 athletes that are solid level 5 athletes, working on double, all have hand fulls, jumps to tucks, etc. I'm pondering if its worth adding the remainder of 5 athletes to max out our size but lose a little in the tumbling score, the 5 athletes have layouts, and jumps to tucks, just no fulls. Suggestions?

Also, we're loading up our compeititon schedule next season to go to the big events, I'm a firm believer of we have to get our butts kicked to learn how to win. Any suggestions besides the typical, NCA, UCA, Cheersport, Jamfest mix? Thanks!

 

[CoachTamara]

I would go out with a kick butt team of 15, but that's just me. I'd rather have a team of kids that belong, instead of a group of kids struggling to keep up. If those kids that are close want it, they'll get the skills. Good luck!!

 

[cheermommaRN]

I would add the 5...you are maxed out on the # of tumblers just by having 75%. With the extra 5 it gives you the ability to put up an extra stunt group and make your pyramid more dynamic. The lower level kids may surprise you, putting them on a higher level team may give them the push they need to develop those level 5 skills!

 

[CGAcheer]

does your 15 have 3-4 flyers, 3-4 backspots? or do you have 5 of each? are your other 5 strong bases? set up stunt groups in your head and you'll probably have your decision

 

[CaCheer08]

I would not add them until they have the skill. My Cp old gym was notorious for that! She could never leave a team alone! When she would add kids that did not have the skill it was always a disaster. Last place, last place......5 seasons In a row!(we have now left) I strongly believe your only as good as your weakest athlete. Make them have level 5 skills before being on level 5! Good luck!


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[GymCoach]

If they have solid quality lay outs they should have fulls by choreography. If that is the only skill they are missing that is their deadline in order to be on 5 without it they can train as alternates. Put the 4-5 in one stunt group that way if they do not get it it will only effect one stunt group not the whole team.

 

[DropAndRun]

No advice as I'm just a mom, but as a fellow crown pointer, best of luck to you and your program this year in developing your dream. I will look forward to seeing your senior 5!

 

[Jennie]

I would definitely use the prospect of them being on Level 5 as a motivator for them to get their fulls by a certain date. I personally wouldn't put them on the team without their Level 5 skills.