Courtney Hagans

Courtney Hagans

Red Elephant Cheer Coach

Courtney Hagans, originally from Long Island, New York, is a graduate of the local Brenau University in Gainesville, Georgia. Ms. Hagans decided to stay in Gainesville, and is currently in her second year of teaching at Gainesville Middle School. This is also Hagans' second year of coaching cheerleading for the Red Elephants! Coach Hagans is certified by the National Cheer Association to coach cheerleading and is very excited about taking the GMS cheer squad to the NCA cheer camp for the third year in a row. The past two years have been amazing for Hagans, and she plans on having another spectacular year next year!

Gainesville Middle School

Cheerleading Syllabus 2006-2007

Leadership

Coach: Courtney Hagans

(404) 513-1682

Courtney.hagans91@yahoo.com

Community Coach: Brandi Lipscomb

Purpose

The purpose of the cheerleading program is to foster team work, school spirit, and self-esteem in all those participating. The development of physical fitness, rhythm, and coordination also play a huge role in the program. Aside from all of the personal benefits for all those participating in cheerleading, the program also reaches out to the school and the community to promote school and system spirit!

Organization

Team Leaders

Aside from the coaches, the squad is also led by two student leaders, the captain and the co-captain. Their role is to lead the group in stretching, warm-up activities, and to guide the squad during games.

Try-outs

Try-outs occur once a year during the second semester. There will be a one week long clinic for all those who wish to try-out to attend. During the week of try-outs, there are two release days. The first release day is after the first two days of try-outs. The final release day occurs after the full week of clinic. Try-outs will be held February 26- March 2 of 2007.

Activities

Cheerleaders will participate in the following activities throughout the year:

Cheering on the team players at all basketball and football competitions
Performing at pep-rallies during school hours
A short showcase for the Parent Teacher Association
Weekly practices as a squad
Conditioning exercises
Several fundraisers
Cheer Sleepover
Try-outs for the 2007-2008 school year
Cheer Boot Camp ( a week of practice for new cheerleaders to learn cheers)
Summer Cheer Camp (will occur in June or July)
Plan and implement Homecoming week for the 2007-2008 school year

Skills

Each cheerleader will have the opportunity to work on the following skills:

Rhythm/ Coordination
Cheering and voice projection
Stunts
Jumps
Dance
Team work
Communication

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