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You May Be Eligible for the Y102PW Refresher Course - OR - Y103PW Course
Course Chapters
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CHAPTER 1: Your Role as a Coach
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CHAPTER 2: About Pop Warner
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CHAPTER 3: Prepping for Your Season
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CHAPTER 4: Skill Technique
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CHAPTER 5: Choreography
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CHAPTER 6: Rules & Safety
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CHAPTER 7: Running an Effective Practice
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CHAPTER 8: Game Day
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CHAPTER 9: Championship Day
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CHAPTER 10: Communication & Positive Coaching
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START HERE: Welcome to the Y101PW Course! 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 Objectives YCADA Resource Center Part 1: Your Responsibilities as a Coach Know the Rules Provide A Safe Environment Help Prevent Injuries Prepare & Know Your Emergency Plan Protect Yourself Part 1: Chapter 6 Quiz Part 2: Child Abuse Awareness and Support - Caring for Children Mandatory Reporting: Be Aware & Know the Law Which States Require Volunteers to Report? Be Aware Reasonable Suspicion and Penalty Signs of Neglect Adult Behavior Red Flags What is Physical Abuse? Learn the Signs of Child Physical Abuse What is REPORTABLE Physical Abuse? How to Make a Report Child Abuse Awareness - Coach Resource Page Part 2: Chapter 6 Quiz -
Chapter 7 - Introduction Objectives Preparing For Practice Pre-Practice Team Meeting Developing 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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