Category Archives: Ask The Cheer Coach

Back Handspring vs. Back Walkover

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Coach John Howard

From: Emily Subject: back hand spring Sex: female Age: 14 Message: hi, i was wondering if a back hand spring is easier than doing a back walk over? and when i get up in position to do a back walkover … Continue reading →

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Cheer Jumps for Tryouts

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Coach John Howard

Subject: High School Try-Out! hello there! my high school cheer tryouts are on monday through friday next week. and i just wanted to ask how i can get my jumps higher because right now i can barely get any of … Continue reading →

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First Year Cheer Coordinator

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Coach John Howard

Ask the Cheer Coach Subject: First Year Cheer Coordinator Hi everyone! This year will be my first year running an entire cheer program for a youth football league. This will also be my second year as a cheer coach in … Continue reading →

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Back Walkovers and Backbend Kickovers

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Coach John Howard

Subject: Back Walkovers and Backbend kickovers Hi. Well, my problem is that I have to have a back handspring for cheerleading and at my gym they tell me that I almost have it but now that I have a new … Continue reading →

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Starting a Cheerleading Team

Posted on January 1, 2011 by Coach John Howard

(This article was originally an email written in response to questions for help on starting a cheerleading team program for a rugby team in Italy) Since you didn’t indicate the level of your rugby team, we have to be somewhat … Continue reading →

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