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Expertise
I can answer questions on coaching, planning and running practices, events, fundraisers, coordinating travel. I can answer questions on tumbling, stunting, health, nutrition, and injuries. I can not answer questions on college cheerleading.
Experience in the area
My Experience in the area: I cheered on my grade school team for 4 years. I danced for on pointe for 14 years. I have coached for 9 years for grade school basketball cheerleading, grade school competitive squads, and all-star. I now own my own national championship all-star team.
Education/Credentials
I am safety certified by the AACCA. I have a BA in Elementary Education and am a certified teacher. I also have my masters in library science with an emphasis on teens.
Due to the volume of questions I get, please read my previous answers before asking your question.
If you have a question about starting a cheerleading squad, or mental blocks please read my many previous answers BEFORE asking your question. Thank you!!
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth | 04/01/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for the reply and answer! |
| sal. | 05/18/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Mary | 05/16/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks |
| Destinee | 05/04/09 | 9 | 10 | 10 | |
| cheye | 03/19/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thanks heaps!! |
Recent Answers from Kimmi
2010-12-24 injury:
Hi Kelly, Sorry to hear you've been getting injured. People don't always realize that it hurts for girls to get kicked "down there" too. I had to research your question because I wasn't sure if
2010-04-08 New Assistant coach getting certified.:
Hi Kirsten, Ok from your post, I'm guessing that the squad you're coaching is a middle school squad? If so, you do not have to be certified to coach them in most states,(some do require it) BUT
2010-03-28 Cheerleaders' Garments:
Hi Kenneth, There are tons and tons of names for this item. Usually its spankies, but it can be spanky pants, lollies, bloomers, etc. etc. They're all the same. For modesty and hygiene
2010-03-25 Cheerleading:
Hey Diana, Cheer is similar to aerobics. They both get your heart rate up and moving. The difference with cheer is that it focuses alot more on flexibility than aerobics does. If you're looking for
2010-03-16 Bow and Arrow:
Hey Jojo, Any stretches that work the upper thigh and the flexibility in your hip and stomach. Because you're trying to force your arm through that space, the hip and thigh need to be super flexible
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