IT'S NOT TOO LATE to join me and our incredible lineup of presenters at THE National Conference in New Orleans July 12-13, with preconference offerings on July 11. We've curated specialized tracks for both you and your athletes! Discover our preconference schedule and explore the diverse sessions offered duringThe National Conference, featuring hands-on workshops, movement-based sessions, panels and discussions.
Don't miss out on this opportunity—read on to find out more!
NOTE: Take advantage of regular conference pricing through July 1. Late pricing goes into effect July 2.
HANDS-ON CHEER SKILLS WORKSHOP
Thursday, July 11, 2024
COACHES: The preconference Hands-On Cheer Skills Workshop will equip you with the skills, expertise and mindset to lead and inspire your athletes to success. Join renowned coaching staff from Rain Athletics; Shea Crawford from Brandon All-Stars and Justin Miller from GymTyme All Stars for a full day of hands-on building and tumbling skills and drills. Learn more.
90-minute practice session guest coached by Rain Athletics
Debbie Love: Stretch and Strength Band program
Mental Performance coach Julie Jones: Losers Have Goals.Winners Have Systems
DANCE MASTER CLASSES
Thursday, July 11, 2024
The Dance Master Classes and College Combine is an opportunity for dancers to take from some of the most celebrated instructors in the industry. Dancers will meet representatives from various colleges and pro teams AND have the potential to be selected as a Dance Worlds Ambassador for 2025! JAZZ with Melissa McGhee, head coach of The Ohio State Dance Team and Team USA Jazz/Pom; HIP HOP with Oscar “Big O” Hernandez, NBA and NFL choreographer, America’s Got Talent contestant; and GAME DAY & POM with Jackie Consiglio, renowned choreographer and former head coach of the University of Nevada Las Vegas dance team. Learn more.
COACHES: Your master's day offers an experience that will help new and veteran coaches navigate dance with topics covering the following: Life After All Star/Studio/School: From School/Studio to College and Beyond; Cultivating the Perfect Environment—Building Coachable Dancers; Making Practice Fun; and A Day in the Life of an All Star Studio.
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THE National Conference has anAthlete Track for cheerleaders and dancers who want to explore their leadership potential and pathways to becoming better-skilled athletes and teammates.
We have a dedicated track for 14-17 year-olds featuring movement-based and educational classes. Additionally, those on the junior coach track who pass the written test and attend all required classes on July 12-13 will earn certifications as USASF Junior Coaches!
NEW curriculum for junior coaches who were certified at the 2023 national meeting!
NEW dance-specific classes on the Junior Coach Track. Encourage your dancers to become dance-certified junior coaches!
