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You May Be Eligible for the YCADA Y102 Speed Course

If you completed the Y101AYC Course in 2019, you are eligible to take the summary refresher course (Y102 Speed Course) instead of the complete Y101 course. You should have received an email invite from YCADA to take the course. If you did not receive the invite, please email us. New coaches must take the complete Y101AYC2020 course.
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Course Chapters

  • 1
    CHAPTER 1: Your Role as a Coach
  • 2
    CHAPTER 2: About AYC - American Youth Cheer
  • 3
    CHAPTER 3: Prepping for Your Season
  • 4
    CHAPTER 4: Skill Technique
  • 5
    CHAPTER 5: Choreography
  • 6
    CHAPTER 6: Rules & Safety
  • 7
    CHAPTER 7: Running an Effective Practice
  • 8
    CHAPTER 8: Game Day
  • 9
    CHAPTER 9: Championship Day
  • 10
    CHAPTER 10: Communication & Positive Coaching
  • Y101 Course Promo Video - START HERE Welcome AYC Coaches How to Navigate This Course Objectives Your Role as a Coach The History Of Cheer What Is The Lifelong Impact Of Youth Sports? What Kind Of Coach Will You Be? Get To Know Your Team 'Cheer Lingo' For New Coaches Chapter 1 Quiz
  • Chapter 2 - Introduction Objectives History & Mission Organizational Structure The Formation of Teams Age Levels & Divisions The Rule Book Participant Forms Coach Forms Seasonal Timelines for Teams Chapter 2 Quiz
  • Chapter 3 - Introduction Objectives Pre-Planning Creating A Plan The Pre-Season Parent Meeting Getting Personally Prepared Planning For Camp Attending Camp Chapter 3 Quiz
  • Chapter 4 - Introduction Objectives Teaching New Skills & Progressions Cheer Technique - Motions Cheer Technique - Jumps Cheer Technique - Tumbling Cheer Technique - Stunt 101 (The Basics) Cheer Technique - Technical Stunts Cheer Technique - Pyramids Cheer Technique - Tosses Dance Dance Technique - Kicks Dance Technique - Turns Dance Technique - Leaps Chapter 4 Quiz
  • Chapter 5 - Introduction Objectives Choreography Tools Choreography Styles Stunts & Tumbling Choreography Game Day Choreography Championship Choreography Chapter 5 Quiz
  • Chapter 6 - Introduction NEW! | YCADA Resource Center Objectives Your Responsibilities as a Coach Know the Rules Provide A Safe Environment Help Prevent Injuries Prepare And Know Your Emergency Plan Protect Yourself Chapter 6 Quiz
  • Chapter 7 - Introduction Objectives Preparing For Practice Pre-Practice Team Meeting Develop Your Team's Skill Set Warm-Up Flexibility/Stretching Cardiovascular/Endurance Strength Training Motions Jumps Cheers & Chants Tumbling Stunts Dance Section Perfection Wrap-Up/Team Meeting Chapter 7 Quiz
  • Chapter 8 - Introduction Objectives Preparing For Game Day Pre-Game Game On! The Order Of The Game Game Day Etiquette Wrap-Up/Team Meeting Chapter 8 Quiz
  • Chapter 9 - Introduction Objectives Planning Championship Season Preparing For Championship Day Pre-Performance Time To Perform Awards Post-Performance/Team Meeting Chapter 9 Quiz
  • Chapter 10 - Introduction Objectives Communicating With Parents Communicating With Fellow Cheer Coaches Communicating With Football Coaches & League Administration Positive Coaching Coaching Your Own Child Creating Peak Moments Chapter 10 Quiz

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